pushing compound about on aluminium

[whistule]

Yeh I'll definitely do that. I'm just in the middle of moving the workshop so it might take me a wee while to get it together......

[chassisboy]

I just finished buffing out an old Moroso aluminum water pump. I have found that the best way to remove compound residue is with Wurth Brake & Parts Cleaner. This product is alcohol based and does not contain acetone, toluene or any of the other nasty toxic waste usually found in brake clean. If Caswell is interested in adding it to their line I will get them the info!

[whistule]

Chassisboy, what do you do to actually clean it off? I have used some products which dissolve the compound when you rub it with a cloth but the as the compound comes off onto the cloth it scratches as you wipe - spoiling the mirror polish.

tomg, workshop still not up and running but hopefully soon!

[chassisboy]

I do not wipe the part, I spray it down with the brake cleaner starting at the top and working towards the bottom. I then let the solvent flash off. If necessary I use a microfiber cloth to remove any residue.