Dec 21, 2014 · i just did this a while ago on the cal custom covers for my 454--i used a bench grinder with a soft brass wire wheel first to remove corossion ( it leaves a fine-scratched …

Dec 31, 2011 · The covers are NOT anodized from the factory, just bare aluminum. Regardless what I've used so far (drain opener, oven cleaner & Greased Lightening...all which contain lye) …

Oct 9, 2007 · If you don't have a cleaning tank, there are several ways to clean greasy parts. It depends how big the parts are. For your valve covers get some fuel oil (kerosene) and put it in …

Sep 11, 2004 · I've seen it clean up some nasty aluminum before it works great. If the grease is real bad I would probably try and clean them off some before polishing them with some carb …

Oct 18, 2007 · Tech- Restoring cracked and faded aluminum valve covers This has probably been covered before, but still gonna give it a go. But first a warning. If you follow this advice, you'll …

Nov 18, 2006 · I've got some finned aluminum valve covers that I want to put on my car. They are plain aluminum with the polished fins and say 'Cobra 428' on them. I have already cleaned and …

Jun 20, 2022 · Buy pitted cast-aluminum valve covers off E-Bay for $8.00, complete with '80's vintage pink overspray and caked with greasy gasket residue. Last edited: Nov 2, 2021 Just …

Jun 5, 2005 · Brown is normally tripoli (clay) and again can vary from fairly hard cutters to fine finishing abrasives and are designed to break down very fast for use on copper and brass, ok …

Aug 20, 2018 · Vintage Hemi 392 M/T valve covers aluminum. Over 40 years old some scratches and needs cleaning. Sitting forever. 799. Also have aluminum set of Hemi 392 valve covers no …

Oct 18, 2010 · Mix it about 4 times stronger that the directions say and it will take a million years of gunk off. Don't let it dry or it will leave terrible streaks and other wise it will leave the part …