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  1. 01-19-2019, 01:29 PM #1
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    Protecting Magnesium

    What is the best way to clean and protect Magnesium cases from the ravages of corrosion?, my 2.2 was parked for many years over grass (P,O,) and some effect of moisture has caused corrosion in areas of dissimilar metals, case bolts and suchlike, just noticeable pitting. What products can be used to clean and prevent further corrosion?. Thanks,
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  2. 01-19-2019, 02:30 PM #2
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    I trust your pitting will stay...
    However, this is the stuff a lot of us are using to spray, clean, and protect are mag stuff... works pretty damn well...

    Good luck'
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    https://www.amazon.com/Gibbs-Brand-L...ag=googhydr-20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Miller View Post
    I trust your pitting will stay...
    However, this is the stuff a lot of us are using to spray, clean, and protect are mag stuff... works pretty damn well...

    Good luck'
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    https://www.amazon.com/Gibbs-Brand-L...ag=googhydr-20
    It's the best stuff I have seen...

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  4. 01-19-2019, 06:00 PM #4
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    +2 for Gibbs. My Widebody project engine came with a Magnesium fan painted yellow. First I bead blasted it. Then I washed it in a parts washer. Then I coated it with Gibbs. Still looks good several years later.
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    Well the consensus seems to recommend Gibbs, will put it to use and order some, thanks.
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  7. 01-20-2019, 11:38 AM #7
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    For your engine and gearbox this is quite close to the original finish... Cortec Corshield VpCl - 368

    I think it's a US product so you should be able to source it easily.

    http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...551805#p551805
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    Mine does well with a nice coat of oil.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AKAMick View Post
    Well the consensus seems to recommend Gibbs, will put it to use and order some, thanks.
    you can get it here perhaps less expensive...oops probably not after they rip you off with shipping charges...Amazon the best deal
    https://www.agrisales-inc.com/gibbs-...kaApK3EALw_wcB
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    Quote Originally Posted by 911E0833 View Post
    For your engine and gearbox this is quite close to the original finish... Cortec Corshield VpCl - 368

    I think it's a US product so you should be able to source it easily.

    http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...551805#p551805
    Here's the photo from a DDK thread on the subject. Tectyl (Valvoline) is good as well.
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