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Can you guys tell me what is the best way to clean up and old sump in preperation for welding in a baffle and boss for the oil return from my Comptech supercharger?
Originally Posted by iam7head,Aug 12 2007, 04:10 PM
ouch
hot tank because i have an access to one, it took no time and it's so clean i can eat off that bast@rd
15 minute Wire wheel on aluminum takes off all the buildups, followed by metal polish Gives a nice brushed aluminum look if you don't do any other polishing
Originally Posted by thetz99,Aug 12 2007, 03:17 PM
15 minute Wire wheel on aluminum takes off all the buildups, followed by metal polish Gives a nice brushed aluminum look if you don't do any other polishing
no offense but if you over do it with the wire brush you can have rust in aluminium/SS.
it too easy to overdo it when you can see it getting shiny and shinier just by triggering the drill.
Originally Posted by Slows2k,Aug 12 2007, 07:22 PM
Non chlorinated brake cleaner works well.
Nice idea I'll look in to that.
Not keen on the wire brush idea.
I don't like the finish, doesn't get in to all the tight areas, it spreads contamination and can damage sealing surfaces.
Originally Posted by mikey k,Aug 13 2007, 03:47 AM
I don't like the finish, doesn't get in to all the tight areas, it spreads contamination and can damage sealing surfaces.
Clean smooth and shiny isn't everyones cup of tea
A dremel with a wire wheel gets into the smallest nooks and crannies.
Dust contamination is a major world issue
You use thick gooey hondabond when you seal up a oilpan, residual sealant on a sealing surface is more a problem than a cleaned one
You should worry more about the toluene, acetone, ketones, methanol, and other volatiles found in your average brake cleaner if contamination is really a concern of yours
08-12-2007, 10:07 AM
Cleaning Oil Pan for Mods
Gives a nice brushed aluminum look if you don't do any other polishing 
