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what do you guys use to clean the aluminum suspension parts on your cars?
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I use aluminum wheel cleaners...easy and hoses off.
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Wait...whut?!?!? Yer s'posed to CLEAN the suspension stuff TOO?!? 
Aluminuminum wheel cleaners work pretty well...just be sure to follow the directions. If left on too long, they can discolor the parts.
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if real dirty and have been neglected for long, spray type brake cleaner will remove a lot of the crud.
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I agree with Caledonia. I have read elsewhere about brake cleaner for aluminum. Also mentioned was to remove it after no more than 10 minutes of application. I would try 5 or 6 minutes first, until you can judge how aggressive it works. I would also cover anything you don't want ruined, like body paint near where you use it!
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I use Nevr-dull, mothers Aluminum polish and lots and lots of patience. The results will vary based on how badly oxidized your parts are.
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