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Degreaser Recommendations

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Mike_Berkshire:
I am in the process of removing the paint and grime from my bottom end cases; the bottom end is still intact and Im planning to mask it up as others have done prior to painting. What degreasers are recommended to clean the stripped aluminium before painting? I don't have access to any industrial products so something freely available would be great. Thanks

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I used Petrol (no diesel to hand) to get the bulk of the heavy dirt off, I then used a small brass brush (type used on blue suede shoes lol). Then some 400 grit for general cleaning of heavily oxidised alloy.

Before painting I washed the prepared alloy with thinners, I believe brake cleaning fluid would work but stuck with thinners. Purchased 4l of thinners on e bay.

SteveW:
I used brake cleaner from Euro Car Parts, less than 3 quid a 500ml can.

Then various sizes of wire brush in a drill and tiny ones in a Dremel.

JamesH:
This stuff is incredible: https://bilthamber.com/product/surfex-hd/

Orcade-Ian:
Definitely with James on this one, I've been using Surfex HD in the parts washer and also in the ultrasonic tank - excellent stuff.  Worth checking out their many other car and bike products but make sure you end up on their site - there are others selling BH products that come up first when googled (cos they're paying!) and are more expensive of course!
I have no connection with the company - other than being very satisfied customer but Pete Hamber and his team are first class.

Ian

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