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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by We Gone
Wax on wax-able parts, aluminum polish on aluminum, non-gloss interior treatment on black plastic.
WeGone: That makes alot of sense, and that engine compartment looks fantastic!

Thanks for sharing, JT
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by We Gone
Wax on wax-able parts, aluminum polish on aluminum, non-gloss interior treatment on black plastic.



I look at your engines with envy and I want to keep my stock however the "house cleaning" under the hood looks great! I can see I need to get out my polish and cleaners and get to work. Great job you guys!!
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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What do you put on the hoses? Does it smell when driving?
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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I heard that engine degreaser tarnished the valve covers so I left mine alone. Now they look worse than tarnished ones. LOL

I'm looking to buy a set of centerbolt valve covers to clear the rockers that are being installed.
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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Clean by hand using rags, 303 Aerospace Protectant, Mothers aluminum polish and a good helping of elbow grease. Once the engine bay is cleaned like this it is relatively easy to keep it this way despite year round driving.
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Originally Posted by TheReprobate
Holy sh*t that's hardcore. Cheers, brother.
Not really. I use a pressure washer twice a year. Doesn't mean you put the full force everywheres. Just to break off any road grease.

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