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Old October 29th 06, 01:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
daniel peterman
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Default Lye as an aluminum cleaner?

Phosphoric acid. Diluted about 50% with distilled water. apply with
brush. Leave on 3 minutes Rinse the hell out of it with fresh water and
neutralize with baking soda. Taste the rinse water. If it tastes like
acid, rinse some more. Dry, prime.