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cleaning engine alloy block

Post by sync24 » Tue May 07, 2013 10:22 pm

My engine bay is in reasonable condition - I would like to try and clean / polish up a little the ally block in the V just under the red cam covers - would adremmel and some polish do this or can anyone recommend a decent cleaner ETC suitable - Also something to dress the engine bay as well.

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Re: cleaning engine alloy block

Post by Spectre » Sat May 11, 2013 11:47 am

I'm no pro but I would suggest a liberal application of a decent degreaser followed by some 303 after drying?

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Re: cleaning engine alloy block

Post by Reflect Russ » Mon May 13, 2013 1:15 pm

You do have to be careful with degreasers in engine bays as some will stain aluminium and stainless as well as rubbers. http://reflectology.co.uk/gallery-view/r-1ne/ this will do the trick but I do have other products more suited but not yet on the site.

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Re: cleaning engine alloy block

Post by sonny » Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:57 pm

This any good? know a few ppl who have used this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Frosts-Ali-Clea ... B00BEFGLR6
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Re: cleaning engine alloy block

Post by WillRS » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:44 am

has anyone got any before and after pics of the block after using one of these products ? mine is annoyingly grubby in places and would like to see how well these products work...
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