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How to remove aluminum oxide from an aluminum motor?

2004

I HAVE A POWER WASHWR AND THE MOTOR IS COVERED WITH ALUMINUM OXIDE. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO REMOVE SAME?

AL GLOECKKLER
HOBBYIST - ROCKVILLE , MARYLAND, USA

2004

I'd probably try an aluminum cleaning liquid from the hardware store and a wire brush. But the oxide will come right back within days unless you can paint or otherwise protect it.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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