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I tried a lot of things, acid like citric, coca cola, apc, sulfuric acid diluted, wheel cleaner and nothing seems to work.
any advice?
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how can I clean this? engine stain
by LSpec » Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:21 pm
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I tried a lot of things, acid like citric, coca cola, apc, sulfuric acid diluted, wheel cleaner and nothing seems to work.
any advice?
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Re: how can I clean this? engine stain
by Kace » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:01 pm
Rotary wire brush I think is the only tool of choice to get these sparkling IIRC.
Take a look at the pictures in this thread if you're looking for inspiration. Be warned though - attention to detail is unreal here.
http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27987
Take a look at the pictures in this thread if you're looking for inspiration. Be warned though - attention to detail is unreal here.
http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27987
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Re: how can I clean this? engine stain
by mivecrx » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:05 pm
Yeah basically just sand it off or use a wire wheel drill attachment like Kace said.
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Re: how can I clean this? engine stain
by goz_83 » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:06 pm
I got mine painted instead. Looks great
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Re: how can I clean this? engine stain
by LSpec » Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:55 pm
thank you all, I was looking for something magical 
to remove those stains and make the intake manifold looks like new.
I will take your advice
to remove those stains and make the intake manifold looks like new.I will take your advice
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