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Lawson Cox · 11-22-2022, 12:48 PM

I am interested in protecting the aluminum heads and intake on the display engine against oxidation for as long as possible. I have been experimenting a little with both clear lacquer and clear enamel. I am still not pleased with the results of either. Both are too glossy looking. Is there such a thing as a flat or perhaps semi gloss, clear, in a rattle can? I am looking for suggestions. Thanks in advance. Lawson

KiWinUS · 11-22-2022, 12:56 PM

Turtle Wax paste. Put it on heavy let it dry rub it off. Seals the pores.

rockfla · 11-22-2022, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Turtle Wax paste. Put it on heavy let it dry rub it off. Seals the pores.

Tony
I guess that works for intakes too???

KiWinUS · 11-22-2022, 01:20 PM

Used it on motorcycles for years. It’s not permanent but it sure helps.

Lawson Cox · 11-22-2022, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Turtle Wax paste. Put it on heavy let it dry rub it off. Seals the pores.

I have thought of Simoniz paste wax but I have been a little hesitant to try it. Who else has tried it? It will not experience any heat at all. I will give it a try on a test piece.

Seth Swoboda · 11-22-2022, 01:29 PM

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You can get a semi-gloss and satin clear

mike in tucson · 11-22-2022, 01:55 PM

I accidentally found that silver antiseize makes aluminum heads and intakes look new. Putting heads on recently, I used too much antiseize on the nuts and wiped the stuff off with a shop towel.... viola! the aluminum was a dull silver color that looked like new cast aluminum. IF I wiped most of the antiseize off, it no longer got on my hands. Try it on a small piece first to verify.

38bill · 11-22-2022, 03:08 PM

Be careful as a lot of clears will yellow.

Hughes Automotive · 11-22-2022, 04:49 PM

I like to use satin clear in a rattle can.

Lawson Cox · 11-22-2022, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mike in tucson

I accidentally found that silver antiseize makes aluminum heads and intakes look new. Putting heads on recently, I used too much antiseize on the nuts and wiped the stuff off with a shop towel.... viola! the aluminum was a dull silver color that looked like new cast aluminum. IF I wiped most of the antiseize off, it no longer got on my hands. Try it on a small piece first to verify.

Mike in tucson: Please define "recently" and "silver anti seize" more clearly.

Thanks

Lawson

11-22-2022, 12:48 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Sealing/protecting aluminum heads I am interested in protecting the aluminum heads and intake on the display engine against oxidation for as long as possible. I have been experimenting a little with both clear lacquer and clear enamel. I am still not pleased with the results of either. Both are too glossy looking. Is there such a thing as a flat or perhaps semi gloss, clear, in a rattle can? I am looking for suggestions. Thanks in advance. Lawson __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm". Last edited by Lawson Cox; 11-22-2022 at 01:18 PM.

11-22-2022, 12:56 PM	#2
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,984	Re: Sealing/protecting aluminum heads Turtle Wax paste. Put it on heavy let it dry rub it off. Seals the pores.

11-22-2022, 01:20 PM	#4
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,984	Re: Sealing/protecting aluminum heads Used it on motorcycles for years. It’s not permanent but it sure helps.

11-22-2022, 01:29 PM	#6
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,833	Re: Sealing/protecting aluminum heads Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can get a semi-gloss and satin clear

11-22-2022, 01:55 PM	#7
mike in tucson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 177	Re: Sealing/protecting aluminum heads I accidentally found that silver antiseize makes aluminum heads and intakes look new. Putting heads on recently, I used too much antiseize on the nuts and wiped the stuff off with a shop towel.... viola! the aluminum was a dull silver color that looked like new cast aluminum. IF I wiped most of the antiseize off, it no longer got on my hands. Try it on a small piece first to verify.

11-22-2022, 03:08 PM	#8
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,167	Re: Sealing/protecting aluminum heads Be careful as a lot of clears will yellow.

11-22-2022, 04:49 PM	#9
Hughes Automotive Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 10	Re: Sealing/protecting aluminum heads I like to use satin clear in a rattle can.