Cleaning Aluminum Bov?

[97gst_spyder]

I just got a Greddy BOV, its used. It was used in a state that has salt on the road in the winter. So the outside of the bov is corroded. I've been wet sanding the outside with 100grit, but its taking forever to get anything off. Is there an easier way?

 

[Spoolin18]

I just got a Greddy BOV, its used. It was used in a state that has salt on the road in the winter. So the outside of the bov is corroded. I've been wet sanding the outside with 100grit, but its taking forever to get anything off. Is there an easier way?

Try a drill and wire cup brush, that hundred grit will eat some deep scratches in the metal. maybe try a little CLR on it, but don't let it sit long and thorughly wash it.

 

[97gst_spyder]

I meant 1000grit, . I was thinking about the wire cup, and then 1500 or 2000 to polish it up.

 

[Spoolin18]

I meant 1000grit, . I was thinking about the wire cup, and then 1500 or 2000 to polish it up.

It should do the trick. You could also use some metal polishing compound with a cloth buffing wheel to top it off.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

CLR has a moderate effect.

 

[knochgoon24]

A dremel with a wire wheel does a pretty good job. I wish I had some before and after photos of the 1g BOVs I cleaned up. It worked pretty good.