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Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by buckleup1, Mar 21, 2015.

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  1. buckleup1

    buckleup1 Rookie

    Mar 21, 2015
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    #1 buckleup1, Mar 21, 2015
    Newbie here....Never tackled cleaning red engine covers. I understand you can use degreaser or brake cleaner just want to know the best results out there. Trying to avoid hosing the whole engine. I have a 430.
     
  2. SizzleChest

    SizzleChest Formula Junior

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    #2 SizzleChest, Mar 21, 2015
    You can use an all purpose cleaner (APC) and a few brushes to clean the valve covers. Try diluting the APC with some water first and do a 'test spot', a small area of your cover to see if it is giving you the results that you want...it will also make sure that the APC/cleaner is not 'too strong' and will not stain/etch/etc your aluminum covers.

    I have used some old soft tooth brushes in the past with good results to get into the small areas that you will need to get into.

    After cleaning, I would then spray the covers with some water or a detail spray/waterless wash or the like to rid them of any left over APC/cleaner.

    Hope this helps some!

    Let us know how you make out!
     
  3. Deiger

    Deiger Formula Junior

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    #3 Deiger, Mar 22, 2015
    I will second the above post. I have had good luck with Simple Green diluted. Let sit for a few minutes and then use a light spray of water to rinse. Dry with a towel. Then after about an hour of residual drying I add a little CD2 engine detailer. Let that sit for a couple of hours, wipe off residual with a soft towel. This should keep them looking good for many weeks to come.

    Final step, go get your neighbor to admire all your hard work.

    Post pictures of your results, always love to see great engine bays.

    Deiger
     
  4. Jean-Claude

    Jean-Claude Karting

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    #4 Jean-Claude, Mar 23, 2015
    p21s Total Auto Wash is the single best citrus automotive cleaner I know of.
     
  5. LIDetailers

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    #5 LIDetailers, Mar 28, 2015
    Use an APC or Citrus Degreaser and agitate with a brush. Rinse, dry and you're done. If its really stubborn you may want to use a steamer to clean it safely rather than use harsh chemicals that could damage something.
     
  6. Jsf721

    Jsf721 Karting

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    #6 Jsf721, May 15, 2015
    I have never heard of armor fusion. It that a private bran coating of yours?

     
  7. synergy

    synergy Formula Junior

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    #7 synergy, May 25, 2015
    I have been using Zep green spray degreaser and it is keeping my red engine covers super clean.
     
  8. Esoteric Auto Detail

    Esoteric Auto Detail Formula Junior

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    #8 Esoteric Auto Detail, May 26, 2015
    We have cleaned a lot of 430 engines...a LOT of them. We have never had to use anything stronger than standard shampoo, a light brush, and a rinse of water to fully clean them.

    If yours is rough and requires something stronger, then use a diluted APC on a cold engine, lightly agitate, and immediately rinse.

    You can use something like this if you need to (good to have this around anyways). Sonax Multistar APC | Esoteric Car Care

    Let us know if you have any additional questions.
     

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