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10-07-2009, 08:42 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
Don't use the etching cleaner while the intake is on the car. I used it on my 68 Pontiac and the entire MSD system was the price.
Jason 
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10-07-2009, 08:52 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
I agree with Jason on the Eagle One product. Works great but I wouldn't use it while the intake is on the car.
Charley's & Darren's suggestions usually works well for me if the stain is fresh but I'd build a 'dam' of sorts around the area you're cleaning. Just some paper towels wadded up will work. Spray the carb/brake cleaner directly on the stains and let the surrounding paper towel 'dam' absorb the run-off. Scrubbing with the 'trimmed' china bristle brush or an old toothbrush helps too.
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10-07-2009, 09:07 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
I guess I'm careful. Never had an issue with etching. Interesting to note guys. Thanks.
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10-07-2009, 10:11 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
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I guess I'm careful. Never had an issue with etching. Interesting to note guys. Thanks. [/ QUOTE ] Some of us are just sloppy Dan. 
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10-07-2009, 10:16 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
I would have tried the etching but I did not have any at the house so I went with what I had.
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10-07-2009, 10:21 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
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[ QUOTE ] I guess I'm careful. Never had an issue with etching. Interesting to note guys. Thanks. [/ QUOTE ] Some of us are just sloppy Dan. [/ QUOTE ] I have used that as well and with great results. Recently used it for my L78 intake. Dan, don't the instructions say to rinse throughly with water after it soaks and not to leave it to dry? That's why I would have never thought to use it while the intake is installed, thinking it would make a mess and run onto painted parts. Just wondering how you do it..
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10-07-2009, 10:31 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
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[ QUOTE ] I guess I'm careful. Never had an issue with etching. Interesting to note guys. Thanks. [/ QUOTE ] Some of us are just sloppy Dan. [/ QUOTE ] And some of us don't follow directions... ha! Darren, spray a little on the steel wool and apply where needed. Thats how I've done it for minor touch ups. -Dan
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#9
10-08-2009, 04:02 AM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
Like Charley said,carb cleaner works good at removing those fuel leak stains.Have used it a few times myself.
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10-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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Re: Cleaning aluminum intake
Thanks guys I am firing up the garage furnace this afternoon and try the suggestions .Thanks again for the help
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