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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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Default Oxidized aluminum underhood parts

I take my car off the road for the winter. But, the other day I opened the hood....and all the aluminum parts look like ****. valve covers, alternator, etc...all have powdery oxidation on them! I hate that!!!!!!!! What do you guys use to clean/protect everything? I usually wipe down with WD40, but wondering if there is anything better?

Rusty bolts too...its funny how things turn to **** from just sitting.

Time for lots of spring cleaning..........

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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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if you go to autozone or an auto parts store, pick up some mothers aluminum polish.
 
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Thanks, I'll try it out. I have always had good luck with Mother's products.
 
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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let me know how it goes
 
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Some aftermarket pieces have a clear coating on them and you don't want to use a metal polish because it will take remove the coating and make it oxidize a lot faster.
 
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