usd2sing

hi everybody.
didnt know where to start a thread so i'll put it here and move if needed.

just recieved a used getrag i bought off another forum member.

the housing is pretty grimmy, dirty and what looks like the best way to describe is darkened, not the bright alum housing most have.

how do i go about and what do i use to clean it up??? restore it to it's bright alum finish???
i've never had to deal with this before so im really lost...

all recommendations and advice will be greatly appreciated..

thanks in advance,
dan

black bart

Gunk makes a product called engine bright I have used it for years for cleaning aluminum
Simple Green and several others will work also just don't leave the aluminum looking as good as the engine bright.
Engine bright can be found at Wal-Mart or any Auto Store

rrichar2591

The local GM dealer here uses a product called "Brake Kleen" for cleaning up the area around the differential. Just had my seals replaced yesterday and found out this was what was used. Seems like it works ok.

usd2sing

thanks gang.

i used both today. engine bright=let it soad for 10min, then used brake kleen to rinse it, then a spray bottle and old tooth brush...did wonders..
bout 50% finished...looks mucho better...finishing up tomorrow after work..

thanks again everybody.

rrichar2591

glad it worked for you

agentf1

I always liked Foamy Gunk.