Check out these valve covers. I have these on my L98 and from just sitting (installed) in my garage they look awful. Any suggestions on cleaning and keeping them clean.



http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/pr...Category_ID=56

I will be taking them off to get the job done.

Thanks

 

i would say try never dull first

 

I have them too and like you said just from sitting in the garage they look like they are pitted or something. The only thing i tried is polish that is made a company called Bosh. I think that's how you spell it. This polish has worked great on all other parts. But it doesnt even phase these valve covers. They still look like crap. I think their may a clear coat on them and that why there is no affect with polsih. Anybody have some suggestions?

 

I have the aluminum ones that are similar to those but more rounded corners, anyways, same problem.

The reason the polish doesn't work is because there is a clear coat on them. I found this out by accident after some brake fluid dripped on one of them and ate through it.

Best way to get them shinning again is strip off the clear coat, polish them up then use some zoop seal to protect them, works great.

 

What should i use to strip them?

 

Well, brake fluid does a pretty good job, lol, jk. They have stuff at the parts store thats made for stripping aluminum parts. Same stuff you use to do the wheels.

 

I will give it shot and see how it turns out.

 

I dont know if any of you guys have heard of this but get some Autosol. it comes in a gold and black can, and its specific purpose is to take oxidization out of metal. I polish my Chrome rims and anything chrome with it. I first learned of this product when I drove transport truck. I had a Whole lot of chrome on my truck. ALOT!!!!! on saturdays it took me nearly 5 hrs just to wash it and polish the chrome. Autosol cleaned all my chrome up perfect. I even tried it on A chrome bumper off of one of our old trucks. (95%) rust. Autosol cleaned it up like it was a new bumper.


This stuff also polishes Aluminum almost to the shine of Chrome. I know a lot of harley owners that use this stuff on their pipes and other chromed engine parts.

so if I were you... I'd dig your fingers into a can of it and spread some elbow grease...... Dont get any on your paint though....

 

Who sells it and would it help my stock aluminum wheels 90 RS