Brake fluid removal
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Brake fluid is very hydroscopic, meaning it sucks moisture in very quickly. Ever notice how thick the plastic is on brake fluid containers? That's to keep the moisture from pulling through the container and contaminating the brake fluid.
That being said, you most likely are looking at water stains that have dried brake fluid in them. Looking at pictures of 2002 883's, they have a gray motor with polished fins, is that correct? If it is, you most likely will never get the stains completely out unless you polish the parts with the stains. Aluminum is very porous and as such when it stains, it stains more than just on top of the surface. There are a few things you can try though, just make sure to test these products in an inconspicuous area before trying them on a highly viewable part as it could possibly make the finish worse.
http://www.autogeek.net/sonus-aluminum-restore.html
That stuff has worked the best for me when trying to remove stains from aluminum, but it does leave a very dull finish, so some light polishing - even in the textured areas of the fins - may be necessary.
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-met...-compound.html
You can try this by hand with a coarse terry cloth towel if it doesn't catch on the texture part of the motor. If it does, find some of these:
http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-detail-brush-set.html
The compound will not leave a high luster shine as long as you use it by hand and not machine. With the brush it will help to get the compound in to the pits that the water has left behind.
Try these, see what you think. It may take a combination of all of these, but they are probably your best bet. Aluminum is its own animal and needs to be treated with just the right products. Good luck, let me know how you make out!
That being said, you most likely are looking at water stains that have dried brake fluid in them. Looking at pictures of 2002 883's, they have a gray motor with polished fins, is that correct? If it is, you most likely will never get the stains completely out unless you polish the parts with the stains. Aluminum is very porous and as such when it stains, it stains more than just on top of the surface. There are a few things you can try though, just make sure to test these products in an inconspicuous area before trying them on a highly viewable part as it could possibly make the finish worse.
http://www.autogeek.net/sonus-aluminum-restore.html
That stuff has worked the best for me when trying to remove stains from aluminum, but it does leave a very dull finish, so some light polishing - even in the textured areas of the fins - may be necessary.
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-met...-compound.html
You can try this by hand with a coarse terry cloth towel if it doesn't catch on the texture part of the motor. If it does, find some of these:
http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-detail-brush-set.html
The compound will not leave a high luster shine as long as you use it by hand and not machine. With the brush it will help to get the compound in to the pits that the water has left behind.
Try these, see what you think. It may take a combination of all of these, but they are probably your best bet. Aluminum is its own animal and needs to be treated with just the right products. Good luck, let me know how you make out!
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