Alternators on 1971 Corvettes . . . .
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They are made from cast aluminum.
You can simply spray paint them with flat aluminum paint.
Is this Richard or Alex asking?
You can simply spray paint them with flat aluminum paint.
Is this Richard or Alex asking?
Last edited by Greg; Jul 14, 2021 at 04:08 PM.
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Aluminum. And I would highly recommend using VHT "flat aluminum" paint. The best method for doing so would be to disassemble the alternator to get the bare outer shell. Wash and dry it, then shoot a couple of coats of VHT. Let dry overnight, then bake it to convert it to a ceramic coating (per instructions on the can). I did this almost 10 years ago and the alternator still looks just like it did that day!!
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Brass brushes on drill does good job..i left mine bare and painted metal that is sandwiched..
good time to disassemble and clean check brushes bearing etc…easy
good time to disassemble and clean check brushes bearing etc…easy
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I believe Eastwood has a coating just for ALT & Waterpumps. Its called Aluma-blast? or something like that.
Remove the ALT, give a brief cleaning with carb cleaner on a shop towel, then hang it using a wire coat hanger. Spay away.
I shoved some paper towel in some of the ports of the ALT.
The coating makes the ALT look new instead of just painted.
Remove the ALT, give a brief cleaning with carb cleaner on a shop towel, then hang it using a wire coat hanger. Spay away.
I shoved some paper towel in some of the ports of the ALT.
The coating makes the ALT look new instead of just painted.
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Try some bake cleaner on a rag first and see if you can get all the crud off, dont spray the alternator because the cleaner can ruin the insides
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