Engine Bay Detailing - Dubstepticon
#11
Mean Green / Simple Green can be found in dollar stores and Wal-mart. It's a great degreaser.
Walmart.com: Mean Green Super Strength Commercial Cleaner & Degreaser, 40 oz: Household Essentials
Walmart.com: Mean Green Super Strength Commercial Cleaner & Degreaser, 40 oz: Household Essentials
#12
Okay, well I'm comfortable with this Simple Green stuff. I think wire brushes/brilo pads will also be necessary for removing some corrosion that's deeper down in the bay and harder to see. However, there are a few sections with some serious paint flaking. I'm afraid that whichever method I use that they will chip off in sections leaving more metal exposed.
Recommended sanding grits for engine cover, struts, dog-bone stuff, even the alternator , etc?
Recommended sanding grits for engine cover, struts, dog-bone stuff, even the alternator , etc?
#13
Okay, well I'm comfortable with this Simple Green stuff. I think wire brushes/brilo pads will also be necessary for removing some corrosion that's deeper down in the bay and harder to see. However, there are a few sections with some serious paint flaking. I'm afraid that whichever method I use that they will chip off in sections leaving more metal exposed.
Recommended sanding grits for engine cover, struts, dog-bone stuff, even the alternator , etc?
Recommended sanding grits for engine cover, struts, dog-bone stuff, even the alternator , etc?
Your dog bones and struts arn't too bad, a medium grade wet/dry sand paper would work, along with some rust inhibitor primer. (easier to paint if you remove them)
You may even want to paint a different color than stock
Here is a pic of my bay just to give you an Idea.
#14
Tadd, one dog bone? And I was thinking of keeping the struts and bones deep black. I feel that yellow might be overdoing it and red would be too McDonald's-y haha. I admire your combo because the whole car is incorporated into the red and gold.
#15
Ya the LS4's only came with one upper engine mount.
Can't wait to see what your finished project looks like!
#17
My struts have "dimples" on the underside an indentation meant to bend in case of a frontial collision. If the struts didn't give in a frontial collision the driver and occupents would recive all the energy from the crash
Last edited by Tadcaster; 06-15-2012 at 02:51 PM.
#18
I use awesome orange from the dollar store and it worked fine. I just do one section at a time spray it on and let it set for a few and wipe it off. The first few cleanings there will be a lot grease and oil so just use some old towels or disposable shop cloths. I don't show my car so I don't shine up the rubber or anything because it seems the dust from my driveway sticks to it.
#20
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