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Notes on Aluminium Components


Notes (aluminum suspension components):
Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminum, always comply with the following points when handling aluminum components:
- Do not bring into contact with battery acid!
- Do not clean with wire brushes with brass or iron bristles! Only use brushes with stainless steel bristles!
- Do not expose to flying sparks from grinding/cutting operations! Cover components!
- Do not subject to steel welding splashes! Cover components!
- Do not expose to temperatures greater than 80° C, even for short periods! Temperatures in painting facilities are not a problem.