My Secrets To Making Aluminum Look New Again!

[@CameronNiemela]

Build your own heated parts washer shown in this video! goo.gl/pmuSfK

[@arronkelly9105]

Cameron Niemela where did you get your pressure washer cabinet?

[@trevorrogers3840]

You should use the pressure washer after the rim cleaner might work even better also try using a heavy duty acid for rims

[@chadhandrop4339]

That mini grease gun is pretty nice. What kind of grease do you use with it?

[@stevebigler]

I have a heated parts washer for $10... Double boiler from a yard sale. I also use a $10 walmart hotplate, and a $7 large WM stainless spag. pot. :-)

[@ppppugh7892]

@@chadhandrop4339 he won't answer you because he's too busy cooling his water and degreasant bath down from the impossibly absurd 150 degrees. I'll apologise on his behalf.

[@johno9507]

Can't wait to try this on my Honda CRF450. All I need now is a heated degreaser tub, pressure washer, big laundry tub...and a Honda CRF450! :)

[@tndeere]

Thanks for all your tips.My youngest son broke the crank in his YZ85.We decided to take it all the way down to the frame, cleaned lubed and replaced things as needed.To say the least its looking great,thanks to your help.Can't wait to get it back going.

[@tacticalmosquitoeater]

My days are always better when Cameron uploads, you're awesome man!

[@TheJudeAustin]

The pressure washer in the blaster cabinet, GENIUS!

[@Killjoy357]

Thanks for taking the time to not only post this but also everything else about the video like cleaning supplies, camera and music. Wish more people did this.

[@thecommentor8384]

Man I just found your channel. I’ve got to say I’m very jealous of your workshop!

[@johnclarke2814]

I've pretty much used your method for years but I just used a bucket. Loved that pressure wash cabinet. I use my pressure washer but no cabinet. I also used SOS pads. They work pretty well too.

[@chucklaneChuckylane]

I've been using etching wheel cleaner for about 30 yrs. & it does work great, it's not too good with black plastic stuff under the hood of my truck so a little patience is best if doing an aluminum manifold like brushing it on in sections & rinsing often for anyone trying it. comet & a scoth brite works good too, my 70' Triumph center cases & head are bright white aluminum. Part of keeping things simple after it is clean is to wash everything with "Dawn" dish soap and water on a regular basis. I was taught the dish soap routine by a 3 time national speedway champion who's house I kept my bike with, after each race the clutch, carb, throtle chains, everything off the bike & into the bucket of soap & water!

[@socalsand86]

Great vids! I like the fine detail put into your vids such as removing/installing and repacking/greasing bearings etc. Stable camera work as well. Not some shaky video that misses the fine detail...Great Job.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@flyingdutchy01]

"he whatsup youtube fam" *closes window.

[@michaelreece458]

What the hell is fam????

[@johnpaulmakowski7464]

Excellent instructions on cleaning and restoring aluminum motorcycle parts. Also appreciate the details on greasing bearings and the mini grease gun. I will use these techniques in my restorations. Thanks much!

[@TPA_JW]

Another quality video Cameron. I would love to see your thoughts on the the Napa Aluminum Brightener vs the Eagle one.

[@jimmadonna1436]

Cameron, nothing you do amazes me. You are so talented and so cool about the GIFT that you have. Thanks!

[@sakariputtonen2683]

RIP bearings&seals

[@bishoymikheal]

sakari puttonen thank you

[@DHolmquistDesigns]

Seriously right! Lol

[@velisusi1]

sakari puttonen Sitähän mäkin vähän mietin.....

[@toadamine]

but he pulled the inner race, cleaned it, and added some grease... 😂

[@ToyotaKTM]

I don't think that would hurt the seals but he can kiss the bearings goodby. The bearings are now filled with Simple green and water but at least the rusty pitted bearings will have some fresh grease.

[@glennspeeds]

Now you guys can clean aluminum as well as he does as long as you have a high dollar vapor blaster at home.

[@MississippiMudMX]

it’s $200 at harbor freight lol

[@prostreetgsxr]

@@MississippiMudMX don’t get vapor blaster confused with sand blaster. Harbor Freight does not sell vapor blasters and if they did it would be a lot more than $200 lol

[@How2Wrench]

I’d love to see a video on your parts washer cabinet. The red one!

[@sethconover9904]

Shane Conley same here! Looks like a great setup

[@aussiemanlyman2138]

It's a sandblasting cabinet. Not much good for sandblasting if it's wet inside, but a few simple changes between sandblasting and pressure water and it should be fine. Just remember sand doesn't like water, any water. But you can also use glass beads, nut shells etc in the sandblasted for cleaning up stuff like this.

[@gingaballs]

Ozzie Manly Man ..actually its a vapor blasting cabinet..Water vapour.

[@erik61801]

29 bucks for his "course" lol

[@holmes1956O]

Aussie Manly Man you should check out pressurewasher sand blaster. It mixes sand with the water stream. No dust and no heat

[@RichardWeapons]

1) What are you using to heat the degreaser/water mixture? 2) Is that pressure washing cabinet just a converted sand blasting cabinet?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Is that just a sand blaster with water at the bottom for the air to pick up instead of sand?? That's awesome!

[@CameronNiemela]

It uses an electric pressure washer. Works wonders!

[@jockeyshift4124]

Got the same set up usin HF elec portland PW, it DOES work great,but it will rust out,so you HAVE to drain and dry after use!.I am resto shop owner,mostly Harley..always buyin parts. Hit me up

[@rob3830]

Thanks for posting this and sharing your tips. Is there a specific reason why you don't remove the swinging arm pivot bearings before you soak and clean the aluminium?

[@malmoran8643]

Wow , fair play to you man , you've given me hope I can take the white corrosion off my Honda Hornet .

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

Great tips here, thanks for spending the time to show how it's done right.

[@1keykneedeep]

Great work Cam. Everything looks great. U always do an excellent job.

[@tylerrandolph6193]

Thanks bud! Have a bunch of MR2 parts that need spiffing up. Works a treat!

[@GPM116]

Brother I am a clean freak too. How did you heat the Simple Green and is it diluted or full strength...same with mag aluminum cleaner...that's a big bucket of Simple Green and Mag Sauce you soaked the smaller parts in.. I don't have a pressure booth but I live a block from a cheap carwash...I usually throw it all in buckets and truck it over after degreaser soaking it and pressure it all there for a couple bucks .. I like your aluminum trick. Thanks great video...

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching! I'll have more info available on the parts washer in tomorrows video.

[@dougeagan9123]

Have you ever used that mag wheel cleaner in your carburetor to get it clean?

[@jamesharbor7981]

I’ve been doing very similar things with my bike parts before I sell them! I have a large ultrasonic cleaner.

[@jackblock1361]

Massive respect for you man!

[@Wr3nch78]

Thank you! Lots of good tips for cleaning aluminum car parts too.

[@ubimoto8124]

Err did you leak the nitrogen in the shock before dropping it in the hot solvent?

[@desmondmoonbear4143]

Boom!

[@shayhossman6329]

Daaamn. Good point!

[@theyco60]

Where did you get the pressure washing cabinet? If you built it can you share the details?

[@CameronNiemela]

Currently working on a video that covers the pressure wash cabinet.

[@supasexystick]

Cameron I noticed you using an impact to get the Kickstarter apart then camming the Phillips drill bit out. The little dimple on the screw head indicates it's a JIS screw not a standard American Phillips. If you get the right driver it won't destroy the screw. You alternatively can grind the tip off a Philips to make a makeshift JIS driver.

[@boburwell9921]

Blue marine grease is best for bearings because it resists being washed out by water, but use anti seize on all shafts like axles and swingarm because it never washes out and axles will never need to be driven out. 👍🏿

[@Jack_guerra]

Straight facts here.

[@bigspoops7228]

Ayyyyyyy jacky boiiii

[@Jack_guerra]

PancakeWaffle yeoooooo

[@bigspoops7228]

your megaphone video was straight fire!

[@Jack_guerra]

PancakeWaffle thx homie I'll be doing more with that

[@bigspoops7228]

Thats good! Have a good day!

[@rpm9555]

What did you do to convert the sand blast cabinet to high pressure water?

[@Octavio516]

What kind of brushes do you use? Will wired brushes scratch the aluminum?

[@rudikriek]

Kiff setup you have in your workshop! Please do a video on replacing a old chain, removing chain links and how to set the chain tension.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I have a video on that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXTnJtqidWWnpI

[@alexortner2982]

You should use a copper base anti seize on aluminum and a aluminum base on steel. Dissimilar metals act as lubricants .

[@marklowe7431]

Have the process down like a boss. Nice work.

[@SWTWHITEGSR]

Was trying to see what this paint looks like”Seymour Alumi Blast Aluminum Spray Paint” on KZbin but found your video and wow looks good and nice video .

[@pushmotivation-__asher1335]

You are SO thorough

[@MXRiderFiftyTwo]

Keep that fire place pumping cam....In New Zealand ,winter will hit in may and end in October, so my bike will be in the dining room.

[@edkirsch3608]

Killer video Cameron! Awesome tips and cleaning process! I’m doing a full restore on a Husky TE449 that came from the BMW facility. Your shop, tools and efficiency makes my “moto shed” look like a lean-to shelter haha. Keep up the hard work brother🤙

[@MemeRider]

Can I just send you my entire bike, and you work your magic and send it back looking brand factory new?

[@goatyachty1762]

I wish I could do a smaller easier version of this to my bike, im starting to learn a little bit about parts and putting stuff together. For example like how to do a whole clutch assembly, I learned how to put a lowering link on a bike but honestly I'm learning more so about each part and what it does. I have a 2005 yz250f and I'm trying to figure out what I should do to make it look new and fresh. I'm forsure going to put new plastics and a graphics kit. A new clutch cover new levers maybe some new wheels down the line and make try to clean up the air box to make it look nice

[@SoCalMisfit712]

Hey man the link to the pressure washer doesn’t work any more. Any where you could list the parts you used? Thanks love the videos 👍

[@vwtony8801]

What is that blasting cabinet ? A sandblasting cabinet converted ? Do you use only water in it ? Thanks

[@scottexpo]

Fireplace in the shop and everything!

[@coachjordan1143]

Are there any precautions you have to take before throwing the break cylinders and calipers in the parts washer?

[@singlespeedfiftyfive]

Interesting, and not boring. Could be of help to me in the future. 2 thumbs up bro!

[@HondaATC330R]

I am addicted to your videos nice work as always. I do some restorations too. I use aluminum brightener made by purple power. Its only 9 bucks a gallon. Keep the videos coming. Take care buddy.

[@jojojeep1]

It's pretty cool that you clean your used parts before you sell them that's the right way to do things, most people don't care just give me the green

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

He's cleaning these parts up to sell as USED- not new. It greatly increases the value when cleaned. Of course- where needed you'd want to freshen up a bushing, Plastidip the coil spring again, etc. Don't be childish, Folks- these parts are worth it. Go price them new.

[@DORIGTT]

Hey Cameron, What's the story on your high pressure washing cabinet?

[@markman63]

DORIGTT it’s a harbor freight sandblasting cabinet

[@ducatiparts966]

They are expensive but you should get a heated ultrasound tank. I have one that has a 40x25x12 tank area. It’s a $12,000 machine but saves so much time it’s amazing

[@teo5793]

Lovely vid as usual! I'm waitin' for a complete 2stroke engine rebuild! 😎

[@harrybailey3591]

I have a yzf250 2017 and the frame near the bottom where your boots would hit is sort of black as such what could shine if and clean it without taking apart

[@oldrichballak2382]

Great video. Is it 150 degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius?

[@scooterclub4691]

Buenas eres un maestro.Desde Granada.Gracias.saludos

[@djohnson3678]

very good cleaning, everything very clean like new. awsome vlog !!

[@erikb8877]

Yes! Love the little grease gun

[@thomaspartin191]

You can add an osculating head to your pressure washer rather than just a strait jet tip, it will strip and clean 10 times better and faster than expensive cleaners, especially when you use hot water in your cabinet. they make one for metal or wood and come in various sizes.

[@robertvc4716]

Great video! What is the ratio of water to Simple Green ? Also love the idea of heating it up . Thank you

[@guiltygearcore]

So satisfying to watch bro. Nice vid again.

[@TheDesertsweeper]

How about PRESERVING the clean alu-look - is there anything out there that protects the chassis after it has been cleaned up nicely?

[@watsonomerta3231]

Great videos you should do a top and bottom engine rebuild on yamaha raptor 700 theres not many videos. You do great explanations Thanks for the videos stay strong my friend

[@joel387ktm]

Only thing I would recommend is spraying those bearings out with carb cleaner or starting fluid to remove all the old grease then repacking them

[@tueighty]

oh baby 4:04 always wrap your jimmie

[@kellenmcelrath678]

christmas list: the right tools for everything

[@beano240]

any chance you could take us through your blast cabinet/power washer set up?? it looks ace!!

[@CameronNiemela]

Currently working on a video that covers the pressure wash cabinet.

[@petermoygannon698]

i dont use any chemicals just soapy steel wool followed buy fine grit wet and dry sandpaper

[@daviddefortier5970]

Why not remove the bearings and seals before cleaning? Also, im not sure the shock absorber should be immersed in hot soapy water. Probably damaged now

[@rogerevans3112]

Try using "drip" best cleaner there is. get it from someone doing service work in the oilfield.

[@richardrovinsky6973]

So are you using water in the wash cabinet or is there something else added?

[@CameronNiemela]

Just cold water

[@gunny5067]

Cam where did you get your pressure washer cabinet?

[@CarlosLopez-tt5py]

Wow I stumble in your channel, I can't believe it prince Harry on u tube , with some serious skills to be royalty.Great job man thank s for sharing.

[@muhdindraaris2534]

any tips for anodized rims cleaning? will degreaser hurt paint and powdercoated parts

[@jontessmer6674]

is the bucket of mag wheel cleaner diluted any?

[@brandonmocaby3838]

Its funny before i watched this video ive been doing the same thing minus heating my soak bin of simple green and water. I bought a 2003 rm250 for $1500 ran and doesent have many hard hours just rough from no washing or detailing. I use the eagle stuff on the motor if its dirt stained. You can make a neglected one look brand new with a little bit of time.

[@cassidylockard1527]

Are you using straight degreaser?

[@johnnyrydberg4594]

Mecanic issue: I would worry that the shock sealing gets damaged and that degreaser and water is still inside the needle bearing. Enviromental issue: Do you flush the spray cleaner straight down the drain? Otherwise nice looking parts

[@kylelammie4621]

Going to say the same thing, maybe he just didn't show drying out the bearings.

[@Unctahdew]

Have you ever tried spray nine? I’ve found it to be far superior to simple green in its degreasing abilities. It’s very impressive stuff and costs about the same

[@theothermsc]

Where have you got the grease gun? Great tool with the needle

[@radrcer]

Navy/Air force have an edict in place to never use simple green on aluminum aircraft parts due to the etchant rate that can eat away aluminum. Obviouly aircraft cost millions $$ and need to last 30 + years, but still something to consider. BTW i use simple green followed by water rinse.

[@Cyberbronco]

Great tutorial and camera/audio work!!!

[@rongehlken8725]

Just an off-topic question Cameron. Can you send me a link to that awesome fireplace you have in your shop please? Thank you

[@CameronNiemela]

This is the pellet stove I'm using amzn.to/2TNkzQN

[@1703rafa]

Do you use a torque wrench while working on your bikes?

[@SkywallGuttz]

Hey I'm rebuilding an entire ej22 engine and I'm having difficulty cleaning it. Do you think the mag wheel cleaner would work?

[@thefrog751]

Could you break down how your heated parts washer works in one of your future videos

[@CameronNiemela]

This video goes more in depth kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOqpWCppLanfpI

[@clintjohnson2481]

Your pressure washer have you done a video on that how you made it

[@77bikenut]

Hi those plugs you use for the calipers where do you get them from they are awesome

[@cnfowler]

Need more info on the parts washer cabinet you have.

[@superbee6270]

Great video Cameron thank, for the info i like this kind of music in the background usually i hate music in the background went it come to work on Machine but you type of music was perfect first time i like music in the background , good job , and btw i Subscribed

[@Rooster1172T]

Hey man, I see that swing arm came up really nice! but I also see that swing arm is made of box sections and welded, but would this process work on a cast aluminum swing arm? as on ktms? cause they have such a rough surface and they've been CNC'd in some spots for part access? I'm thinking it would clean it pretty good, but not as good as the swing arm you did though. I dunno? let me know if you've done cast swing arms before? cheers!

[@NukaMoto]

Is it possible to make an alu frame with a lot of light scratches and fading look new again? I see a lot of older CR's for sale but most have frames that look all scruffed up and i want it to look perfect..

[@mikec1544]

NukaMoto he has a couple videos where he shows his process with frames and they come out flawless. If you want the scratches out use high grit sand paper 600 then 600-1000-1500-2000 one at a time and then use mothers and buff it and polish it and it’ll come out in a mirror finish. That works on any al frame

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Use autosol aluminium polish and old white socks to rub. When you feel the grit wear down use more. Lil dab at a time . For big ugly deep sctatches. Polish then down a tad with 800 grit sandpaper n water. Dont sand much then polish.

[@adamcall2572]

or some maroon scotch brite followed by sos pads for a factory looking finish, the polishing suggested below is a bit overkill and a pain in the ass to maintain

[@brockspaulding3948]

Thanks for the video really needed it my bike looks pretty bad since my mud race

[@datzrice8944]

Hay! I owned yamaha dt125r and it’s old enough. I wan to rebuild & make restoration on this bike. If you interested, make some video for me! With love Kyaw

[@dirt_rippa6913]

Do a yz250 2stroke

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Dirt_Rippa yes!

[@jonahmillerduvalrazed]

What kind of grease did you regrease with?

[@frontlinemedia4270]

Cameron, you're not put zinc plated nuts and bolts in there are you?