can you suggest a degreaser safe for magnesium ?

[Optimusglen]

Looking for something to use on my 2.2T rebuild, preferably something I don't need to babysit. I don't want to worry about leaving it on the case too long and ruining it. What do you guys use?

[Flat6pac]

I'm doing a 2.2 right now.
I soak it in safety kleen, dry it, power wash it then spray it with sams club degreaser, let it set for a few minutes and power wash it again.
Magnesium is naturally dark.
After building, there is a spray can of sealant that comes from a boat store that sprayed on and seals the magnesium surface.
Bruce

[Steve@Rennsport]

Originally Posted by Flat6pac

Magnesium is naturally dark.

Hi Bruce,

Actually, Mg is a shiny silvery metal in its natural state.

Since it has two valance electrons, its highly reactive and bonds with oxygen to oxidize and its the magnesium oxide that gives it its dark color after being exposed to air.

This is why it needs to always be coated to prevent terminal corrosion.

[Catorce]

I don't even bother with degreasing anymore. I run the case halves over to the machine shop, have them hot tank it (50 bucks) and then have them soda blast it (150). It comes out looking like virgin metal.

For mag, you can then spray the outside with clearcoat or whatever to protect it.

This process alone has saved me tons of time with case cleaning. No more toothbrushes, no more hours spent fiddling and cleaning crevices. Get the case soda blasted and start building it the moment it comes back.

[82 sportsc]

Catorce
Who would provide the service you get from your machine shop and the soda blast as a business
Say in Chicago.....
Would like to find this type of service
Thanks
Frank

[Catorce]

Originally Posted by 82 sportsc

Catorce
Who would provide the service you get from your machine shop and the soda blast as a business
Say in Chicago.....
Would like to find this type of service
Thanks
Frank

Far as I know any automotive machine shop does this in house. They use Soda because it doesn't matter if it all washes out or not - it is inert and dissolves eventually so totally safe for motors.

[vmn007]

Simple green

[911pcars]

Originally Posted by vmn007

Simple green

Careful with that stuff as well as other cleaners with advisory labels regarding aluminum. Long soak periods may affect the appearance of the material.

Sherwood

[Mark Henry]

LA totally awesome, if you want to put it in long term dilute it. I run about 2:1 one part water. You have to wash it with soap and water when done. It will get it clean enough to use, but it won't give you a shiny case.
Super cheap.

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

Careful with that stuff as well as other cleaners with advisory labels regarding aluminum. Long soak periods may affect the appearance of the material.

Sherwood

There is a simple green for aviation use that is alloy safe.

[Ctopher]

Originally Posted by Reiver

There is a simple green for aviation use that is alloy safe.

Yep that is all I use now....safe for most all types of metals. And you can find it in gallon jugs on Amazon.

Simple Green Extreme Aircraft Precision Cleaner | Industrial

[bertj]

Originally Posted by Steve@Rennsport

Hi Bruce,

Actually, Mg is a shiny silvery metal in its natural state.

Since it has two valance electrons, its highly reactive and bonds with oxygen to oxidize and its the magnesium oxide that gives it its dark color after being exposed to air.

This is why it needs to always be coated to prevent terminal corrosion.

What would be a good coating product on a freshly cleaned magnesium engine case?

Thanks,

[john mariner]

I am a regular spray degreaser user that I bought from Rx marine
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Degreaser

[boosted79]

For a clear coat there is nothing better than Cerakote, if you don,t want to mask and spray use Gibbs oil

[trond]

anything oil based. Not water based. If so avoid acidic

[Steam Driver]

When I had BMW airhead bikes I had good luck with uncoated mag wheel cleaner (mold phosphoric acid, I think) followed by Simple Green.