carrots 1 Posted January 2, 2014 any ideas on how to clean an alternator and starter so i can get them both painted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 2, 2014 Wire wheel on a drill will work buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 2, 2014 the alternators got quite a bit of crap on it,ive taken the brushes out so do you reckon degreaser or brake cleaner would harm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted January 2, 2014 I'd polish rather than paint an alternator looks good imo and more original, starters can have a polished top and silk black case to look new/oem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 2, 2014 I wouldnt bother with chemicals either. Wire wheel on a drill works very well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 2, 2014 suppose blow it out with an airline after the wire wheel then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted January 2, 2014 How did you go about stripping the alternator down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 2, 2014 i just took the back plastic cover off and took the brushes out just to check them.its a alternator for my 20v engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 3, 2014 How did you go about stripping the alternator down? I attempted this as I wanted to paint the cage..... pain in the rump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted January 3, 2014 I had a feeling it wasn't going to be a pleasant job.. Id really like to make it look nice and would prefer to avoid buying a new one.. Ill have a think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
