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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
when ever i detail my engine bay i always avoid putting a water in it.
So how do you suppose to keep the alternator clean? Or more importantly how do you clean it? |
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Depends on the finish -- if it's your typical aluminum case, metal polish. If you really want it to shine, pull it, remove the case and polish a finish onto it (steel wire wheel works well for a machined finish). I cleaned mine with a rag and light degreaser, then used silver polish on it.
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
if you want it to look professional you need to split the case and get it vibro-polished then buffed. theres just no way to hit all the little corners otherwise.
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not really into want to get it polished clean. I just want to clean it so it looks clean like the rest of my engine bay. At the moment it is the dustiest part under the hood.
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in that case, just take a brass or stainless steel brush to it. its not dust, its corrosion. clean the surface and paint it silver.
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in that case, just take a brass or stainless steel brush to it. its not dust, its corrosion. clean the surface and paint it silver. it dust. If i took a pressure water to my alternator it would brand new. But from my past experience water in the alternator is not good. The last time I pressure washed the engine a check engine light came on and i have to physically go through ALL the connectors with an air compressor. That was not fun. |
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