Solution for the corroded alternator.
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Racer
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From: Bristow VA
Solution for the corroded alternator.
I was tired of looking at all the corrosion on my alternator. I am not finished because I ran out of battery. Here is a brief view to what I am doing.
I used my dremel to do all the work
I used this wire brush. It is worn because I used it to clean my calipers before painting.
The old look with a little clean spot.
All new look
Here is a video of how I did it. I only worked on this for about 15 minutes. 30 if you count the pictures.
It is not perfect but I am much happier. Once the dremel recharges I will shine it up some more. I may spray it with clear coat too.
I used my dremel to do all the work
I used this wire brush. It is worn because I used it to clean my calipers before painting.
The old look with a little clean spot.
All new look
Here is a video of how I did it. I only worked on this for about 15 minutes. 30 if you count the pictures.
It is not perfect but I am much happier. Once the dremel recharges I will shine it up some more. I may spray it with clear coat too.
Burning Brakes
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From: naugatuck ct
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Looks like a good way to bring the alternator back to life in the looks department. 
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be sure to keep it out of the salt spray this winter, or it will look the same as when you started; otherwise brush on some POR 15.
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From: Memphis Tennessee
This is the first thing on my TO DO list.
EDIT:
Well I just couldn't stand it. Went to Lowe's and picked up a brush for my drill and my Dremell along with some Scotchbrite pads. When I got home I hit the alternator with the pad and was AMAZED at the change. Spent about an hour hitting the alternator, bracket and throttle plate housing. I will post some pics tomorrow (thurs)
EDIT:
Well I just couldn't stand it. Went to Lowe's and picked up a brush for my drill and my Dremell along with some Scotchbrite pads. When I got home I hit the alternator with the pad and was AMAZED at the change. Spent about an hour hitting the alternator, bracket and throttle plate housing. I will post some pics tomorrow (thurs)
Last edited by ALLEGRO; Jul 15, 2009 at 09:23 PM.
!! Seriously looks good for that short of time invested,,and I am going to try something like that soon!!
Safety Car
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I do want to do this to some stuff on the car (rear crossmember, yokes in the wheel well) but I was wondering if it would remove some kind of anti-corrosive coating or something?
Couldnt wind up any worse after I clean it up (long after I mean, like next year)?
Anyone do this and have a few years on it?
Couldnt wind up any worse after I clean it up (long after I mean, like next year)?
Anyone do this and have a few years on it?