engine cleaning?!

[sportrax stu]

hey guys, happy new year, what is the best way to clean my engine up to make it look like new? because it has gone all dull
thanks

[sportrax stu]

anyone? lol

[aztecgwynn]

What I use is very little engine degreaser and I connect water hose to hot water heater looks just as good as new and when dry spray engine with wd-40.

[bloodmoney23]

Eagle One "Etching Mag" Wheel Cleaner. Use that and the green "Scotch Brite" Pads. You can get the wheel cleaner at auto zone or walmart. If you want to see how good it works, heres a pic of before and after. I just found out about this stuff like 2 days ago in my rebuild thread. You will also need to clean off motor after with soap and water as well or the leftover wheel cleaner will leave what looks like corrosion marks on motor but wipes right off and gives motor a nice shine to it.

Before:
http://i5.tinypic.com/6l49qp5.jpg

After:
http://i12.tinypic.com/6nqkmzs.jpg

[mcleod]

http://www.meguiarscanada.com/index.php?_room=2&_subRoom=33&_action=detail&

im using this product.

work flawlessly

it's perfect for engine cleaning :)

[sportrax stu]

thanks guys! :)

Originally posted by bloodmoney23
Eagle One "Etching Mag" Wheel Cleaner. Use that and the green "Scotch Brite" Pads. You can get the wheel cleaner at auto zone or walmart. If you want to see how good it works, heres a pic of before and after. I just found out about this stuff like 2 days ago in my rebuild thread. You will also need to clean off motor after with soap and water as well or the leftover wheel cleaner will leave what looks like corrosion marks on motor but wipes right off and gives motor a nice shine to it.

Before:
http://i5.tinypic.com/6l49qp5.jpg

After:
http://i12.tinypic.com/6nqkmzs.jpg

I'm curiousd to see your quad with plastics on it. Looks awesome with nerfs matching the frame

[hondarider101]

wow..........

[wykyd450R]

I'd be real careful using harsh cleaners. It may eat away at the gaskets, and seals. If anything eats (like an acid) into aluminum, I don't think I'd want to use it.

[motochamp250]

i use and love castrol super clean! or purple power!! works awesome ...juss dont use on like aluminum wheels without diluting it alot!

[kbass24emtp]

Try Simple Green.

[bloodmoney23]

Originally posted by wykyd450R
I'd be real careful using harsh cleaners. It may eat away at the gaskets, and seals. If anything eats (like an acid) into aluminum, I don't think I'd want to use it.

In some instances it may need to be used. As in my case I had pure red hawaii dirt (ie. acid dirt) that was literally impossible to remove with any other cleaner. Do not use them everytime but if you do have a completely stained motor and all else fails kinda thing.