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10-01-2017 | #1 |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Hi Shawn. I'm in Little Rock. Would love to make the Eureka event but could only make it for a few hours Friday due to my work schedule. On the fence about that. Where are you located?
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10-02-2017 | #2 | |
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: AR
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
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10-02-2017 | #3 |
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Location: Bartlett, IL
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
what do you use on the inner wheels wells to get them clean and black again?
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10-02-2017 | #4 |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Hi, Jeff. For cleaning I used Super Clean concentrate in a spray bottle mixed 4:1 with distilled water. Super Clean is available premixed or the concentrate is in a gallon jug. The concentrate is very economical.
I sprayed the painted and plastic surfaces with distilled water, then Super Clean mix and agitated the dirt with a boar's bristle brush, followed by a rinse with more distilled water. Some really dirty surfaces got a light scrubbing with a blue non-scratch Scotchbrite pad or a toothbrush. Suspension surfaces were scrubbed with a small wire-bristle brush, followed by a once-over with Mother's Metal Polish. For a little "pop" after cleaning I used Stoner's Trim Shine from an aerosol can. It's safe for all surfaces and I find it easier to work with than the spray bottle that's also available. Wipe off any excess with a microfiber towel. Trim Shine is water based and doesn't leave sticky residue. The finish isn't high-gloss, it just looks rich and new. Last edited by conesare2seconds; 10-02-2017 at 10:49 AM. |
10-03-2017 | #5 |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Nowineed toclean my 91. Its only got 12k on it but has some dirt ssccumulation. I suspect its never been cleaned.
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10-03-2017 | #6 | |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
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10-08-2017 | #7 |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Great effort - great results! Well done.
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09-08-2018 | #8 |
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
You certainly did a lot of work cleaning under the hood and the suspension. The results speak for themselves. Whoever sprayed that plastic coating on it should be whipped for there stupidity.
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11-19-2018 | #9 |
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Good suggestions for cleaning under hood and suspension. You did a great job.
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12-03-2021 | #10 |
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Greater St. Louis
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Just do a little at a time. Cleaning is cheap and very rewarding. My latest project is paint correction. I?ve gotten good results with a DA polisher but really need to suck it up and wet sand the panels I haven?t finished.
I agreed with the suggestion about the brake rotors and installed Stoptech rotors this spring with nicely finished black hats, Hawk HPS pads and stainless brake lines. Last edited by conesare2seconds; 12-03-2021 at 09:39 PM. |
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