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Old 10-26-2004 | 04:01 PM
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am i obsessed with my engine bay?

and the answer is yes...

one thing thats gotta look nice is your engine bay. so after just cleanning it once in a while i decided to remove the rust off my battery tie down, so i did and painted it red.

then i noticed (which many of you maxima owners must have) those radiator brackets that are all rusted, as well as the bracket for the hood sensor. so i decided to polish those and paint them black.

then i had to have my battery tie down match so i had to sand it down and paint it black. the paint job did come out that well so i may get a new tie down form the dealer. dont know yet.

check it out, tell me what you think? >>> http://www.cardomain.com/id/super666
Old 10-26-2004 | 07:53 PM
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Looks good. Many members spend a lot of time in the engine bay, myself included. Check this page.....

engine bay pics
Old 10-27-2004 | 06:30 AM
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Great looking pics of the engine bay guys....
Max's are looking sweet too by the way....
Old 10-27-2004 | 06:36 AM
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Props. Engine bay is hard to clean.
Old 10-27-2004 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Looks good. Many members spend a lot of time in the engine bay, myself included. Check this page.....

engine bay pics
Very impressive! It looks like you left your car in the showroom floor and never took it out.
Old 10-27-2004 | 09:07 AM
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Thanks guys. There's always something to clean or polish in the bay. I'd like to tackle the manifold, but that's a huge job.
Old 10-27-2004 | 10:43 AM
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What do you do/use to get such a clean engine bay?
Old 10-27-2004 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RichP23
What do you do/use to get such a clean engine bay?
Variable speed Dremel with the following attachments:

Steel and brass brushes
Polishing wheels (stones)
Straight sided and angled felt tips

Also:
Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish
Detail spray for painted parts
303 protectant for the hoses
Elbow grease
Patience
Old 10-27-2004 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Looks good. Many members spend a lot of time in the engine bay, myself included. Check this page.....

engine bay pics
Saw the pics... awesome man...
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