SOS pad on a motor?
#1
SOS pad on a motor?
Yea, is that considered "abrasive" on the block, TC cover, valve covers.....etc? I want my motor to look like it JUST rolled out of the factory. I heard Purlple Power is pretty strong and effective but I want some of you guys' suggestions...
btw - the motor is OUT of the vehicle, and can be cleaned from any angle (in case a pressure washer is needed)
btw - the motor is OUT of the vehicle, and can be cleaned from any angle (in case a pressure washer is needed)
#8
back in highschool we had it, I dont know where you can get it, we bought it in 55 gallon drums that we had to dilute. Basically you have the engine warm, steam clean to get most of the excess crap off, spray the SLAM on it, let it sit for a minute or two (normally by the time your done spraying its done working) then steam clean again. Engine bay looks brand spanking new and you dont have to put any elbow grease into it
Here is our Durango about a week or two after I cleaned its engine bay (about a year and a half ago ):
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/2.JPG
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/7.JPG
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/14.JPG
that was at ~114k on it, never previously cleaned spent about 30mins on it and no dressings have ever been used (I dont like them ).
Here is our Durango about a week or two after I cleaned its engine bay (about a year and a half ago ):
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/2.JPG
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/7.JPG
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/14.JPG
that was at ~114k on it, never previously cleaned spent about 30mins on it and no dressings have ever been used (I dont like them ).
#10
Originally Posted by Bluebird
Just an idea, which may be a stupid idea. How about applying a couple coats of high-temp clear coat after cleaning the engine? It would probably make future cleaning much easier.
#12
High temp paint works fine. You can do any color you want. It gets a bit annoying if your not careful where you set your tools. The engine enamel is no where near the level of durability of powdercoat even though it looks the same. One little nick with a sharp edge and you'll be down to bare metal. My valve cover is semi-gloss black with 500degree and its holding up fine to the heat. Its the scratches that p!ss me off. I'm having the front and rear VC's polished.
#13
Hahha, I painted my valve cover red, and clear coated it, It had no problems, and I used regular spray paint, and clear coat. Had it on there for two months before i left, there was nothing wrong, and this was in the middle of summer
For the cleaning part i used Armor All Mag Alloy Cleaner, I sprayed some on there let it sit for a little, It works ok, not as good As Id like it to but its ok
For the cleaning part i used Armor All Mag Alloy Cleaner, I sprayed some on there let it sit for a little, It works ok, not as good As Id like it to but its ok
#17
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
He stated painting the entire engine, I was concerned about hoses and such parts that need moving around when serviceing or adding parts. Sorry if you misunderstood mr NAWS guy.
#18
I havent tried it but this site is usually really good with its methods. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-engine.html
-Tom
-Tom
#19
Originally Posted by Bluebird
Common sense would tell you not to paint hoses, wires, and the such.
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