Topic: Cleaning aluminum valve covers

[big bad blue]

 My Cobra Jet valve covers are in pretty nice shape, just wondering if I could brighten em up a bit? Any suggestions? Don't want to change the original look. Just a little more pop. Thanks.

[J_Speegle]

You will find earlier discussions on this site as well as the Boss 302 and the SAAC sites. Not one way to get the job done that every one agrees with. Just some of the related threads I found using the search feature. Since the material is the same some of the techniques (minus the fin finish) may help

Since starting condition and staining is not all the same it makes the solution different

Be careful though if you choose wrong you can cause irreversible damage


https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=16135.msg101009#msg101009

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6688.msg37854#msg37854

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=9338.msg127690#msg127690

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=18834.msg119052#msg119052

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=11946.msg73191#msg73191

[rockhouse66]

One of Jeff's linked threads probably mentions this but I think vapor blasting is the best because it doesn't really alter the original look but deep cleans it.

[J_Speegle]

Yes read the posts about different processes and the opinions since not every one agrees on the results of every process.

You can send the COBRA valve covers out to have them restored by a shop like Shelby Parts & Restoration for a fee that you'll have to call to get the price for

[Bossbill]

Yes read the posts about different processes and the opinions since not every one agrees on the results of every process.

You can send the COBRA valve covers out to have them restored by a shop like Shelby Parts & Restoration for a fee that you'll have to call to get the price for

Just don't bother emailing ...