Would a drain cleaner be appropriate or not. Thanks,David. If it were me, I'd have those parts professionally polished and then clearcoated (from everything I've heard, doing it is a nightmare that returns mixed results at best), or get everything powdercoated. If the aluminum pieces are extra corroded, use the cream of tartar. It left am impression in the aluminum some how and I can't get rid of it. Was actually looking to gold plate my iPhone , why did thees things have to be made out of aluminum ! After outgassing the sandblasted steel parts, my parts now have a tinted brown (not rust that I am aware).Thank you again for your insight and time!Mark. Come discuss the Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, 4Runner, Rav4 and more! A buddy of mine ruined his bike with Purple Stuff. Reply how do i get that back? After cleaning it, you should powder coat it as fast as possible. on Introduction. You must log in or register to reply here. So last night, I got the idea that I wanted to finally clean my engine bay after purchasing my 91 Geo Prizm. If the light turns on, there is current flowing to the part and all the anodizing has been removed. Purple power from autozone and acetone from home depot. Top 5 Best Radiator Flushes: Your Ultimate Guide Purple power will haze polished aluminum and isn't overly friendly to paint. The best method is to take it to a decorative plating shop and have them do it. Use natural products and a little elbow grease to restore cast aluminum surfaces. Why is it shorter than a normal address? I went ahead and located the new one in case you wanted to change the link. Great information thanks for sharing. If the other methods did not work, I would try this on the backs of the wheels and see if it affects the finish at all. I do this first before the degreasing because the sticker remover itself is somewhat greasy. 4 years ago Cleaning Q&A: Cleaning Smut from Aluminum Weldments Keep in mind that the powder coating will not adhere as well to a polished surface as it would to a media blasted surface, no type of coating does. Step 4: After you believe the wheels are clean, perform the "Water break test". An acid etch of the part will typically consist of a low (about 1 percent) level of hydrofluoric acid in nitric acid (about . Can my creature spell be countered if I cast a split second spell after it? Step 2: Outgas the wheels.