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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette5.5
You mean to say you're actually doing all that work with the engine still in the car. Pulling an engine, really isn't much a deal, and way easier detailing everything.
I learned the hard way but understand why perfectly...now!
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldguard 7
You used spray cans to paint the engine block?
No...used Eastwood's engine paint with an airbrush which was really nice for spray pattern control underneath around engine mounts and other obstacles. Otherwise used masks, tinfoil and newspaper to stuff crevices underneath and protect surfaces.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette5.5
You mean to say you're actually doing all that work with the engine still in the car. Pulling an engine, really isn't much a deal, and way easier detailing everything.
Careful - I got myself some "heat" making that observation before

Looks great! When's your first judging?
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
I learned the hard way but understand why perfectly...now!
Yea, we all do things that sould be obvious from the beginning. Installed some auto tranny shift kits, with the whole deal balanced on cardboard boxes. Practically tripped over an engine stand getting to it. Dah.
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