Restoring an intake
 

What is the best way to restore an aluminum intake so it retains the original finish and texture?

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This is probably one of the better ones.
http://www.z28camaro.com/restosvcs.html#AIM
I haven't seen one done but I've heard good things about it.
Does anyone know the "reskinning" process that's used by Jerry Macneish?
I do know that glass beading aluminum IMO doesn't look right https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I have been wondering the same thing, I have a Z intake that is all grimy, there must be something we can blast them with that will clean them up but not alter the finish....??????.

Bud.

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If corrosion isn't a problem could you use a steam cleaner?
I don't mean a pressure washer either but an actual steam cleaner. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
There must be some type of cleaner around you could drop the intake into. There was a thick liquid carb cleaner that came in metal buckets you could drop a carb into but I can't remember the name.
Seemed to do a good job cleaning aluminum carbs.
If you had some new stuff it could clean a manifold?

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Untouched intakes are great. If you need to clean one real good, I use my friends safety clean tub and a good strong brush for cleaning. If you need it re-skinned call Camaro High Performance, (Jerry MacNeish)Does very good work. sam

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* Soak / Scrub * cycle of the dishwasher. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Pressure wash first. Put in the dishwasher using the toughest setting. Make sure the Jet-Dry is full for no spotting ..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Once done, run it again empty.

All of this is of course, to be done, when the wife is out of the house for a few hours. It really does work good, I do it all the time with my aluminum W-31 Olds intake. Soon, the intake off of the Biscayne is gonna get "the treatment" ...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Disclaimer: I am by NO means responsible for any domestic disputes which result directly or indirectly from the use of the household dishwasher to clean parts.

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Note to self.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Don't accept Dinner invite from Casey Marks.
"My Fork has an odd taste?,what's this film on my plate?"

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Casey,
Very inovative!! But extremely dangerous.
Not sure if I'll try that just yet https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Casey,
Very inovative!! But extremely dangerous.

[/ QUOTE ]Especially if the Mrs. finds out!

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Thanks jg95z28
That's what I meant https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif