cleaning an aluminum intake

[chimp koose]

The glass beader at work is broken and I want to clean up a very old ,discoloured aluminum intake,and a not so bad aluminum water pump, before I install them. Any suggestions?

[enjenjo]

Mag wheel cleaner. The type made for raw aluminum wheels. Wet them with water, spray on the cleaner while they are wet, and rinse well after 1/2 hour or so.

[chimp koose]

Thanks, I was wondering if that might work.