Subject: Re: Cleaning Aluminum
Author: Chris Berry
Date: Mar 24, 2001, 5:22 PM
Post ID: 1706023301
I use "Purple Stuff" (also known by the name "Where the hell did my paint
go?!?")degreaser VERY carefully and sparingly on my motor and transmission
when they get really nasty. The bike doesn't leak, so I assume the oily
film comes from the breather box. Works great, but rinse with plenty of
water (under pressure is better) and be VERRRRRY careful to not get it on
any painted parts. Probably don't want to use this more than once a year or
so.
Cheers!
Chris in NC
'74 Eldo civ.
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