Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Any suggestions on maintaining aluminum heads and intake on a flathead.

I'd like to be able to keep them looking fresh like this great example, but also drive the car.

http://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/stagi...Engine_Web.jpg

I'd like to hear some tried and true methods, if there are any.

Thanks,

Neal

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

T Bones asked this on Oct 15.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...aluminum+heads

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Thanks for the link, unfortunately he didn't get an answer on maintaining the outward appearance.

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Slime it good with oil -- the greasiest engines always clean up the best

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Full strength Simple Green and a toothbrush (not your wife's).

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

I'm going to try some clear ceramic coatings on some aluminum parts - polished in my case. I'm looking for something that can take the heat, is strong and won't yellow - this may be the trick. I'll report back once I get some done (couple weeks).

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Thanks, I'll be looking forward to the results. Thanks.

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Gliptone has some good een stuff that works wonders. Cold intake and heads, spray it on, let it sit, hose it off. Www.gliptone.com

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Neal, those heads and intake look coated/painted to me. Still, they're really clean. Keeping them "clean" will be easier than maintaining the oxidization of aluminum I'd assume.

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Which product are you referring to?

Re: Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake
 

Contact Cap's Coatings in Fresno. They have some great coatings on parts that are easy to keep clean.