unixguy
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| posted on 27/7/05 at 01:07 AM |
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Cleaning my engine
So.. I finally got myself a Blade :] It is a little grubby however - wouldn't it be great if it was shiny? :]
What do you recommend I use to clean it up? It isn't rusted/corroded/oily, the metal is just very dull looking.
Thanks.
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marshall
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| posted on 27/7/05 at 06:44 AM |
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i used gunk on my pinto engine it worked a treat good stuff
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NS Dev
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| posted on 27/7/05 at 06:59 AM |
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If it's just a case of it being dull looking then unfortunately you can't beat hard work..............brushing rigorously with a hard
nylon brush buffs ally castings up nicely.
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suparuss
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| posted on 27/7/05 at 09:12 AM |
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is it ok to use acetone on me engine? to get rid of thick oil and grease?
cheers
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NS Dev
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| posted on 27/7/05 at 09:29 AM |
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Don't see any reason why not but it's a bit ott. Paraffin is a cheaper and easier alternative.
I just use a pressure washer, then final nitpick with paraffin.
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ethomas
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| posted on 27/7/05 at 11:19 AM |
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Spray with Gunk (or acetone, or paraffin), leave for 5 minutes, then blast with a pressure washer. Rinse and repeat until engine is clean.
Make sure anywhere water could get into the engine is blocked and all bits of wiring and electronics are removed from the engine before hand!
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