Maintaining Aluminum Heads and Intake

[NealinCA]

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.



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

Thanks,

Neal

[FireEngineMike]

T Bones asked this on Oct 15.

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

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by FireEngineMike

T Bones asked this on Oct 15.

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

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

[Kurt in NJ]

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

[hotrodA]

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

[Bored&Stroked]

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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).

[NealinCA]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

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).

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

[TomT/Williamsburg]

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

[Brent]

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.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

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

Which product are you referring to?

[TJ]

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