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400EXtremeguy
01-19-2005, 08:05 PM
Hey fellas...I need your help! I have a 2000 400EX. The frame is getting new powder coat (translucent red).
The engine looks a little weathered (oxidized) How can I make it look new again?? I heard common oven cleaner works! :ermm:

400EXtremeguy
01-20-2005, 10:46 PM
Anybody have any ideas???...the cyclinder & head is pretty dirty!

nosliw
01-22-2005, 12:20 AM
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=141562

400EXtremeguy
01-22-2005, 01:43 AM
Thanks for the heads up Nosliw!
I saw your post w/pics...Sweet EX! Been doing any riding lately?
Pm me back!!

serpent
01-24-2005, 06:05 AM
hi ,guys i use air conditioner acid the same to clean the evaporator , of course dilueted whith water 50\50 i use in my engine and looks new again .

400EXtremeguy
01-24-2005, 09:03 AM
Cool ...where can I get some of the cleaner??
Thanks for the tip! :)

RideRed250ex
02-10-2005, 05:55 PM
Engine degreaser, and soap brillo pads do some good too...

02Yellow400
02-10-2005, 05:57 PM
stiff nylon brush and simple green does wonders

400EXtremeguy
02-10-2005, 08:45 PM
Yeah...I just got through scrubbing tonight. I used Meguires Hot Rims wheel cleaner. Stuff works great on engines! I sprayed it on top to bottom let it soak for 10 mins. and went to town on it with small fine wire brush & brillo pads. All the gunk came off pretty easy and the alum shined up nicely! I'm going to spend some more time on it tomorrow polishing & detailing.

notfastenuf4me
02-10-2005, 09:59 PM
im havin my 350x motor sand blasted and gonna paint it wit high temp caliper paint

02-10-2005, 10:01 PM
http://adam.rosi-kessel.org/adam/weblog/images/llama.jpg

zlam27
02-10-2005, 10:42 PM
im sure glad we all have picture priviledges:rolleyes:

funny pic though....just downsize it a bit next time;)

zach

400EXtremeguy
02-10-2005, 10:47 PM
Hey #19...what the Heck is this?? Your dog on steriods? :D