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removing oxidation from aluminum parts Does anyone have any good techniques for removing the oxidation from the aluminum parts under the hood. I am not trying to make them shine. I just want the aluminum parts to look neat and clean. Thanks!!
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try some neverdull.
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Nevedull does good.....
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I tried the Mothers and the Powerball thing and it didnt work for me.
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Baking soda & water!
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EVANLA_33 Baking soda & water!
thats new
did u knwo mayo takes sticky residue off? like from duct tape and things?
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I have six dead bolt locks on my front door. when i leave the house i lock every other one, that way no matter how much someone picks them, they are always locking three.
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EVANLA_33 Baking soda & water!
baking soda is a mild abrassive...
kind of a wet 1000 grit sand paper....
good tip
i had forgot about that
Here something else i forgot about...... much better than the mother's powerball http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...polish%2C_ball
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WOW, Didn't know that but good to know. Love the home fixes!
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Vinegar will also neutralize the oxidation. That's an old trick from the boating world.
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