Cleaning Kompressor???
12-03-2011, 10:28 AM
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Cleaning Kompressor???
I have searched a couple different times and come up with nothing on this site. Is there a definitive method/product for cleaning/restoring the Kompressors to look like new? My engine bay is spotless, except for the eyesore light oxidation or staining on the supercharger that drives me nuts.
I have searched the web also, and alot of the info I found was way too deep for me-discussing different grades of aluminum and the subtleties of this solvent or that...PH levels blahblahblah. I just want to clean my GD supercharger. Do any of you gurus have any info on this?
I tried a 50/50 mix of simple green and water with a toothbrush on a *warm* engine, and made sure to throughly rinse the area of the solution before giving up on that. No change.
I also thought about wire brushes, but didnt know what to use to remove the oxidation and still retain the factory finish without overshining it, etc. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I have searched the web also, and alot of the info I found was way too deep for me-discussing different grades of aluminum and the subtleties of this solvent or that...PH levels blahblahblah. I just want to clean my GD supercharger. Do any of you gurus have any info on this?
I tried a 50/50 mix of simple green and water with a toothbrush on a *warm* engine, and made sure to throughly rinse the area of the solution before giving up on that. No change.
I also thought about wire brushes, but didnt know what to use to remove the oxidation and still retain the factory finish without overshining it, etc. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
12-10-2011, 06:48 AM
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Wire brush and C.Quartz IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner, both are formulated with neutralised acid and then use P21S® Finish Restorer. To obtain the best finish power blast with aluminium oxide powder, this will both clean the surface, and the reside aluminium oxide will coat the manifold, leaving a great finish.
Caution- avoid metal polishing products that contain anhydrous ammonia, solvents or acids, zinc, which is often present in aluminium in large quantities and is dissolved readily by the related anhydrous. Do not use Simple Green on aluminium; it can cause stress fractures and structural damage
Wire brush and C.Quartz IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner, both are formulated with neutralised acid and then use P21S® Finish Restorer. To obtain the best finish power blast with aluminium oxide powder, this will both clean the surface, and the reside aluminium oxide will coat the manifold, leaving a great finish.
Caution- avoid metal polishing products that contain anhydrous ammonia, solvents or acids, zinc, which is often present in aluminium in large quantities and is dissolved readily by the related anhydrous. Do not use Simple Green on aluminium; it can cause stress fractures and structural damage
12-10-2011, 08:52 AM
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Wire brush and C.Quartz IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner, both are formulated with neutralised acid and then use P21S® Finish Restorer. To obtain the best finish power blast with aluminium oxide powder, this will both clean the surface, and the reside aluminium oxide will coat the manifold, leaving a great finish.
Caution- avoid metal polishing products that contain anhydrous ammonia, solvents or acids, zinc, which is often present in aluminium in large quantities and is dissolved readily by the related anhydrous. Do not use Simple Green on aluminium; it can cause stress fractures and structural damage
Wire brush and C.Quartz IronX or Sonax Wheel Cleaner, both are formulated with neutralised acid and then use P21S® Finish Restorer. To obtain the best finish power blast with aluminium oxide powder, this will both clean the surface, and the reside aluminium oxide will coat the manifold, leaving a great finish.
Caution- avoid metal polishing products that contain anhydrous ammonia, solvents or acids, zinc, which is often present in aluminium in large quantities and is dissolved readily by the related anhydrous. Do not use Simple Green on aluminium; it can cause stress fractures and structural damage
Awesome, thanks. Will try this.
12-10-2011, 09:37 AM
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Sonax is a great product. could one use another wheel cleaner designed specifically for, and to be safe with aluminum only?
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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that is accompanied by the release of heat i.e. neutralization reactions such as direct reaction of acid and base. Do not allow solution to dry on paint surface.
The smell is similar to ammonium thioglycolate (its main chemical component) also used in the formulation of permanent wave lotion. The neutralization reaction of an acid with a base will always produce water and a salt. The carbonic acid formed (H2CO3) undergoes rapid decomposition to water and gaseous carbon dioxide, and so the solution aerates as CO2 gas is released. HCl + NaHCO3 > H2CO3 + NaCl (Salt)
Both Sonax and IronX use a neutrelized acid
