doublenut9

I have a stock alternator that is clean, but a dull grey. Is there any polish I can use to kind of spruce it up a little. I don't want it to look like chrome, just fresh and clean...any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Sids04

Carefully clean it with 00 steel wool

jrprich

Keeping small bits of steel wool out of the alternator would be tricky. Perhaps a 3M pad would be safer. I used bright silver paint applied with a brush and it looks great.

Sids04

Obviously keep away from the vents.

~Josh

Physically: Wire brush in a drill. Remove the alternator and work to have the grain go the same direction and it could be okay.

Chemically: $25 with shipping: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-aluminum-...N1YaAkf-8P8HAQ

nsogiba

Using some coarse steel wool, or a Scotchbrite pad, would be fine. Just blow it out with compressed afterwards to get all the grit out.

doublenut9

Thanks for all the input guys, now I have Monday mornings project.

o2bnkc

I sure wish I was that motivated! Good for you.

SG Lou

I know the feeling

Vetteman Jack

If you can, post up the process and materials you used - I'm sure others would be interested.