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I never found a solid answer.
Either way, what would be the best way to clean it?
My car ran about 18k+miles without a catch can, and I'm about the clean it as I'll be installing a catch can in a day or two.
I've heard acetone is safe on aluminum and anodized surfaces. I mean, it's the go-to cleaner for machine shops. But, it'll also strip paint so that would be no good, IF the stock intercooler is indeed, painted.
I've heard gasoline or diesel being used on other forums, but neither sounds legal or safe.
Simple green or other detergents might discolor aluminum.. hmm...
Any ideas? :shrug:
Either way, what would be the best way to clean it?
My car ran about 18k+miles without a catch can, and I'm about the clean it as I'll be installing a catch can in a day or two.
I've heard acetone is safe on aluminum and anodized surfaces. I mean, it's the go-to cleaner for machine shops. But, it'll also strip paint so that would be no good, IF the stock intercooler is indeed, painted.
I've heard gasoline or diesel being used on other forums, but neither sounds legal or safe.
Simple green or other detergents might discolor aluminum.. hmm...
Any ideas? :shrug: