Anti freeze stain

rblong · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 08:47 PM

I know this sounds strange, but it is all I can figure out. My kid did some work on his car on my lift. Lost some anti freeze and it stayed in the drip pan. I pulled my car back in on the lift and the next day I raise my hood and my Alum engine is stained a goldish/brown tint! All I can think of is the fumes from the evaroration of the anti freeze caused it. Ever heard of this - how the heck do I get it off. I tried a little Mothers on it and it will take it off, but I hope that is not the only way!

Murphy · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 09:52 PM

Plain old water (a little soap does not hurt) will get rid of antifreeze. It does turn brownish when dry, but I have never heard of such a thing as you theorize?

Blas · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 08:59 AM

Simple Green and a small brush - good for everything.......

Ron61 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2007, 11:08 AM

Clean the block as well as you can and then get some aluminum paint. It will look like new.

Ron