 how do i clean this??, valve cover |
 Jul 26, 2010 - 6:55 PM
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since im rebuilding my engine...and waiting on the parts, i was thinking of painting my valve cover...but for that i have to clean it 1st.
I've tried a lot of engine degreaser, carborator cleaner and other fluids in my garage... my question is, can i use water? like take it to a self car wash and presure wash it with water and soap? this is what it is right now...   so can i use water to clean this up or what? if nothing, can i just paint over it? what paint should i use! thank you! also if you guys can help/suggest something on this forum http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=74264 -------------------- For Sale:OEM tail lights - make offer
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Jul 30, 2010 - 5:38 PM
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I've always had good luck with using an "oven-cleaner" product. Spray it on, let it soak and foam up for half an hour to an hour, then rinse it off. Typically everything will just wash off, if it doesn't then just do it again. I did that on my valve cover before painting it and it came out looking brand new.
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Malhar95 how do i clean this?? Jul 26, 2010 - 6:55 PM
NOVAKx17 ha well i definately wouldn't paint over it...... Jul 26, 2010 - 6:59 PM rave2n I'm pretty sure, as long as its dry after pres... Jul 26, 2010 - 7:32 PM mgnt232 WOW! what in the world does your engine bay lo... Jul 26, 2010 - 9:10 PM SwissFerdi Let me ask you this: if you've already used a ... Jul 27, 2010 - 1:33 AM Smaay go to autozone and get a can of stuff called aircr... Jul 27, 2010 - 8:53 AM samir0189 wire brush will clean it up nice. time consuming t... Jul 27, 2010 - 12:35 PM Spider77 WOW! Forget wire brush, you need a wire wheel... Jul 29, 2010 - 4:36 PM njccmd2002 wow found it, you owe me. after 30 mins
http://c... Jul 29, 2010 - 6:58 PM joehernandez man just get a degreser, some steel wool (the toug... Jul 29, 2010 - 7:57 PM Malhar95 wow thanks for the help guys!!
well what ... Jul 30, 2010 - 1:18 AM JuMPiiN SOS Steel wool pads. I cleaned my entire engine ba... Jul 30, 2010 - 1:39 AM 95CelicaST Drill + wire wheel Jul 30, 2010 - 9:31 AM
Spider77 QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jul 30, 2010 - 10... Jul 30, 2010 - 3:53 PM RocketScott QUOTE (Spider77 @ Jul 30, 2010 - 1:5... Jul 30, 2010 - 5:45 PM 95CelicaST Incorrect. Please reread the thread, with emphasis... Jul 30, 2010 - 5:50 PM RocketScott QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jul 30, 2010 - 3... Jul 31, 2010 - 2:06 PM Spider77 Wouldnt want media hanging around the baffles. Jul 30, 2010 - 5:54 PM youngboy815 I also was concerned about the water, so I taped a... Jul 30, 2010 - 11:02 PM Spider77 Or you pay someone, cause we all have access to a ... Jul 31, 2010 - 6:52 PM Malhar95 instead of taping it up...can i just use my old sp... Jul 31, 2010 - 11:23 PM Spider77 If you have access to a media booth, just tape the... Jul 31, 2010 - 11:29 PM RocketScott Since you are painting it Spider is right. It doe... Aug 2, 2010 - 11:28 AM Agent21 Brake clean is god. Or carb cleaner. Aug 12, 2010 - 7:24 PM SleekCelica except when you hit the valve cover the wrong way ... Aug 17, 2010 - 10:01 PM |
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