cleaning SBC intake(w/pictures)

Well, I bead blasted my buddy’s SBC aluminum intake and figured I would share the results. This was done with glass bead in my cabinet. It really leaves a clean satin finish.

Before:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/blastoffinc/Intake%201/53f589be.jpg

After:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/blastoffinc/Intake%201/23695e70.jpg

like new!

I wish i had a reason to own a cabinet…It was my favorite thing to do when I worked in collision.

Do you bake or degrease first to keep the glass bead somewhat clean?

Yes, I Usually degrease the parts first.

What do you degrease them with?