How to shine up those dull engine parts

mustangLX92 · 06-05-2001, 12:33 PM

Is their anyway to shine up those dull engine
components? I am having trouble getting my engine to look nice and clean. Does anyone have any tips?

Smokedawg · 06-05-2001, 01:06 PM

If you own a small air grinding buffer..they work great on shining them up..Just use a little rouge on them..

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del

2FastLX · 06-05-2001, 01:25 PM

First, soak the engine down good with degreaser at the car wash (have car running). Then hose the engine down good and try to get as much stuff off of there as you can. You'll have to get in there with a small brush (tooth brush works great) to get to the tight spots.

For the aluminum you will probably want to either take a wire wheel to these parts or sandblast them. Or, you could spend some time polishing them. It's a lot of work, but will be the best look you can get.

Then, use silicon spray on the plastic stuff, hoses and wires to make them look new again.

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dinomite · 06-05-2001, 07:14 PM

Can you just sprat that engine cleaner stuff everywhere, and then hose down the engine compartment?

06-05-2001, 12:33 PM	#1
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06-05-2001, 01:06 PM	#2
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	If you own a small air grinding buffer..they work great on shining them up..Just use a little rouge on them.. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del

06-05-2001, 01:25 PM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	First, soak the engine down good with degreaser at the car wash (have car running). Then hose the engine down good and try to get as much stuff off of there as you can. You'll have to get in there with a small brush (tooth brush works great) to get to the tight spots. For the aluminum you will probably want to either take a wire wheel to these parts or sandblast them. Or, you could spend some time polishing them. It's a lot of work, but will be the best look you can get. Then, use silicon spray on the plastic stuff, hoses and wires to make them look new again. ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

06-05-2001, 07:14 PM	#4
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Can you just sprat that engine cleaner stuff everywhere, and then hose down the engine compartment?