Yes, this question pertains to appearance, not fuel/carbs.
I am working over a second rack of carbs that I've stripped and dipped, etc. Now I want to make them shine.
The bowls and tops already have a decent shine to them, and some Mother's will tighten them right up. The bodies OTOH have a dull grey patina over them. I've done some scrubbing with a brass brush and some wet sanding, so Ii know that grey surface (oxidation?) comes off, but it's very slow going, and a real PITA to get into the nooks and crevices.
Berryman's, carb spray, etc. do nothing for the grey stuff. I considered something acidic like vinegar or etch and prep, but understand that acids can make things worse for aluminum.
Are there any other products or methods for getting the bodies to clean up and shine?
I am working over a second rack of carbs that I've stripped and dipped, etc. Now I want to make them shine.
The bowls and tops already have a decent shine to them, and some Mother's will tighten them right up. The bodies OTOH have a dull grey patina over them. I've done some scrubbing with a brass brush and some wet sanding, so Ii know that grey surface (oxidation?) comes off, but it's very slow going, and a real PITA to get into the nooks and crevices.
Berryman's, carb spray, etc. do nothing for the grey stuff. I considered something acidic like vinegar or etch and prep, but understand that acids can make things worse for aluminum.
Are there any other products or methods for getting the bodies to clean up and shine?
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