Don’t want to have highly polished alloy but would like to take some of the darkness out of the engine.. close to factory fresh as possible
Thanks
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What you been using to clean engine alloy..
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Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
Elbow grease....
I cleaned up this A4 lump, but didn't wan't to go too Bling (not like me ) as the bike was very original and unrestored...
Depends on how much Patina you wan't to leave (if any) I used Putoline Chain Degreaser and a Scotchpad wrapped around a screwdriver to clean the block/fins, but as said it takes time and effort.
I cleaned up this A4 lump, but didn't wan't to go too Bling (not like me ) as the bike was very original and unrestored...
Depends on how much Patina you wan't to leave (if any) I used Putoline Chain Degreaser and a Scotchpad wrapped around a screwdriver to clean the block/fins, but as said it takes time and effort.
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Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
That’s the look I am after , time patience not an issue ... enjoy that sort of shizzle
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Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
that looks fantastic garry, Damien.. shizzle?? that's going to be in my vocabulary! also worth 28 scrabble points!! WAHEY. cheers. mark
Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
8 Valve Mark wrote: shizzle?? also worth 28 scrabble points!!
Only 18. There's only one "Z", the other "Z" would have to be by using a blank tile worth zero.
Assuming no double or triple squares are involved.
OK, now I'm off to search eBay for "A life"......
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GXI 2752 are you out there?
1982 Z400J project
ex owner of Z1100R
GXI 2752 are you out there?
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Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
aha, maybe not :Mr. vorderman! I have a spare z in my shed!! I'm also in the owners club I'll have you know.. off to bed now. Zzzzz
Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
8 Valve Mark wrote:aha, maybe not :Mr. vorderman! I have a spare z in my shed!! I'm also in the owners club I'll have you know.. off to bed now. Zzzzz
2006 ZRX1200R
1982 Z400J project
ex owner of Z1100R
GXI 2752 are you out there?
1982 Z400J project
ex owner of Z1100R
GXI 2752 are you out there?
Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
Hi speak to Ultim8pc on this forum, he has a new cleaning solution from the states and he's a nice guy very helpful try this link to his website.
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
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Re: What you been using to clean engine alloy..
Garry.L wrote:Elbow grease....
I cleaned up this A4 lump, but didn't wan't to go too Bling (not like me ) as the bike was very original and unrestored...
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Depends on how much Patina you wan't to leave (if any) I used Putoline Chain Degreaser and a Scotchpad wrapped around a screwdriver to clean the block/fins, but as said it takes time and effort.
Maroon Scotchbrite pad and brake cleaner. I have read that Steve Smethurst suggests carb cleaner for aftercare degreasing but i am lead to believe that brake cleaner is kinder to rubber seals. Either way, just spray on and wipe off before it dries.
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