best way to clean this?

[Trakrat]

I wasn't sure what would be the best way to thoroughly clean this.

Being that there is plastic on it and some electronics inside... anyone have a suggestion on how to clean the inside and outside to restore it back to new?

Thanks!

[75 911s]

I used black magic on a similar engine part (off the shelf black trim product) I think it's by mequires. It's specifically formulated for plastics. You can use a toothbrush with a small clean rag to rub it in and clean it up.

[lpsalsaman]

That's your Air Flow Meter, it's aluminum. I would suggest using some light solvent, you can get it at any auto parts store. However, unlike any other part, since you have an electrical connection just do it by hand with a rag. Making sure your electric port does not get wet with the solvent. Hope this helps!

[DaveMcKenz]

WD-40 with a rag, toothbrush and q-tips would be a light solvent that is relatively safe to the aluminum and the plastic.
Good luck,
Dave

[911 Rod]

I just used brake clean, a small brass brush and compressed air.

[Trakrat]

ok... so I guess sandblasting is out of the question...

is there any sensor inside that I need to be careful not to touch/break? As the inside has some oily residue that I need to clean off... I don't want to gunk up any sensor.

[Smokerider]

Through it in the dishwasher

[Smokerider]

Or throw

[SCrescue]

I think spraying it lightly with Gunk degreaser and a small household steamer might do the trick?

[Flojo]

Originally Posted by smokerider

through it in the dishwasher

not !!!

[manbridge 74]

Wanting to return it to like new appearance will require the stuff they use on bare aluminum (think trailers/RV). It’s a light acid solution that you spray on and wash off. You could first do a test on something similar.

[Craig_D]

Originally Posted by DaveMcKenz

WD-40 with a rag, toothbrush and q-tips would be a light solvent that is relatively safe to the aluminum and the plastic.
Good luck,
Dave

This. I've restored many motorcycles and engine bays with WD-40, rags, toothbrush, Q-tips and toothpicks in the corners. Works great and isn't harsh.

[DanielDudley]

Vinegar is a light acid solution. Would need to be de greased first.

[peter leinberge]

The auto industry has "wheel acid" in various, diluteable strengths.
Easily applied with a plastic spray bottle, brush lightly, rinse, (no flossing unless it's really bad) viola'!
Works great on Porsche wheels.