Sealing/protecting aluminum heads

Lawson Cox

Lawson Cox

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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
 
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KiWinUS said:
Turtle Wax paste. Put it on heavy let it dry rub it off. Seals the pores.
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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.
 
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 said:
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.
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Mike in tucson: Please define "recently" and "silver anti seize" more clearly.

Thanks

Lawson
 
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