Quote Originally Posted by sdg3205 View Post
I use brake clean, followed by a simple green rinse. Worked for me.

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Oven cleaner works but you can't let it sit very long on the bare aluminum. Brakeclean is rather toxic. Gunk is the best choice. Some self-service car washes have a bay where you can use a pressure washer to blast the dirt and grease off. The very best way is to find a place where they have high pressure steam. Often used by places with large construction equipment.