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post Jun 17, 2008 - 4:21 PM
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Jdog1385



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I want to degrease/clean my engine bay and make it sparkle...however i would like some tips and advice before i do so.

I know i need to stay away from the electrical components and need to cover the alt, starter, electrical connections

any advice before i get down and dirty?
 
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post Jun 18, 2008 - 12:11 AM
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Keep the car running, or well thats what i did when i degreased my bay. Other than that you already know what to stay away from. So happy cleaing smile.gif


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post Jun 18, 2008 - 2:40 AM
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show us a before and after shots biggrin.gif


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post Jun 18, 2008 - 2:46 AM
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i bagged the electrics use a good degreeser and hose on trickle not blasting it then hours of autosol and wire brush in a drill paint a few thing and add panels
and finally a good polish on the paint work and a lot of cuts and grazes lol biggrin.gif


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post Jun 18, 2008 - 10:25 AM
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^^yeah getting mentally ready for the cuts all over my hands haha
post Jun 20, 2008 - 6:57 PM
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came out pretty good! ill post some picks next week, had surgery on my back today so cant get out their

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