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quadgod440ex
05-20-2003, 02:41 PM
hey guys im really curious on how i can get my motor back to looking brand new...i wash it after every ride ,,my opinion i wash it really well but im obviously not i wanna no how i can get my hole motor back to looking into brand new shape.....how can i clean the head and the cylinder fins and the side cases and the actual case it is starting to get stained and not look as good if someone could please tell me what i could do to get it back to looking like a well maintained quad let me no thanks alot ...

trailburner
05-20-2003, 02:56 PM
the best way I can think of is spray the motor down with engine cleaner [gunk works good] let sit for a minute or two, then pressure wash with hot water......

Pvt. Maggot
05-20-2003, 03:03 PM
i can make those cases look better then new. let me know if your intrested
;)

quadgod440ex
05-20-2003, 03:05 PM
my cases are polished right now im trying to find a way to get the rest of the motor lookiing good as well

luvmyex
05-22-2003, 06:52 AM
A good scrub brush and dawn dish soap.Plus lots of elbow grease.

300exOH
05-22-2003, 07:09 AM
simple green and a scrub brush work well too

WhY_ZeE
05-23-2003, 07:11 AM
The littles S.O.S sponges......best thing i've ever see, i used it on a small part of my motor and it looks brand new...really good product :eek2: :D

Duner21
05-24-2003, 02:04 PM
Originally posted by trailburner
[ then pressure wash with hot water...... [/B]


That's the trick right there....... plus maybe a little bit of scrubbin.

WhY_ZeE
05-24-2003, 02:35 PM
Originally posted by WhY_ZeE
The littles S.O.S sponges......best thing i've ever see, i used it on a small part of my motor and it looks brand new...really good product :eek2: :D
If you know what im talking about, go buy some and try...:eek:

muff
05-26-2003, 03:31 AM
wheel cleaner can sometimes work good, also simple green

i've never tried engine degreaser tho