Use a scotchbrite.  Never use a steel brush.  For those tough to get
places,
try a brass or even aluminum wire brush.

Matt Blake wrote:

> Thanks Syd for a nice corrosion write-up.  some questions, you said:
>
> >>>
> you should use a stainless steel brush dipped in acid etch (follow the
> directions on the bottle) to remove all traces of corrosion.  You can
> >>>
>
> I have read to NEVER use steel wool on AL as it will leave small traces
> that will cause big corrosion.   Is the steel brush ok though?
>
> You suggest painting with zinc chromate or epoxy chromate paint.  It
> has what I believe is zinc chromate from about 15 yrs ago.  It's a
yellow
> color.  Alot of it is peeling off.  Is this typical?  Should I just
> knock off/clean up as much as possible then lightly rough up the
> rest then paint?
>
> Thanks
>
> Matt Blake
> 1946 ercoupe N2921H



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