 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 27, 2010 - 8:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
go to autozone and get a can of stuff called aircraft paint remover. its a very strong stripper. let it soak on the valve cover and then wash it of and use a brush. it will look brand spanking new. another option is take it to a shop and have it media blasted. they can use baking soda now and it will wash away.
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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 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 blu94gt I've always had good luck with using an ... Jul 30, 2010 - 5:38 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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