Cleaned the engine (pics inside) but never noticed this till now

02GT89 · January 17th, 2012, 08:49 PM

Well like it stated I cleaned the engine granted I did it the most unsafe way probably Lol if you really want to know ill tell.
Now I generally keep my engine clean but discovered a powerful cleaning tool.

I didn't know our blocks looked like this though (never got down and dirty with the clean)

Before I cleaned

Afrer I cleaned

Its almost a white silver medium silver. And This is just purely mental probably but the engine feels healthier.

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Silver35th · January 17th, 2012, 08:51 PM

Do tell of this tool.

southfour! · January 17th, 2012, 09:05 PM

it actually looked pretty good before you cleaned lol

02GT89 · January 17th, 2012, 09:11 PM

I used a ventilated mask
Gloves
Tilex with bleach
And high pressure water
Microfiber towels or paper towels.
Took me about 10-15 mins too look like that but I had to roll my windows down to let the inside of the car air out as well afterwards.

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bullitt02875 · January 17th, 2012, 09:11 PM

That's because the cleaner you used is caustic and has etched the aluminum. I did it on a customers valve cover one day by accident

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02GT89 · January 17th, 2012, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by southfour!

it actually looked pretty good before you cleaned lol

The black still had all the shine it's just using a car wash light instead of sunlight I'll take a new pic tomorrow

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02GT89 · January 17th, 2012, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by bullitt02875

That's because the cleaner you used is caustic and has etched the aluminum. I did it on a customers valve cover one day by accident

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Is this bad ? Sorry not familiar with those terms?

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MustangMatt96GT · January 17th, 2012, 09:25 PM

It reacted with the aluminum and ate away at it a bit and left deposits. Thats why its a new color...

Raddy GT · January 17th, 2012, 09:48 PM

I always just use simple green. That shit works miracles!

BlackedOut04GT · January 17th, 2012, 09:49 PM

+1

BlackedOut04GT · January 17th, 2012, 09:51 PM

I found that after a good cleaning, spraying some Black Magic Tire shine over the engine (fallow instructions as for tires) works very well, and gives it a look lasting shine. Just don't get it on the belt.

1996 GT · January 17th, 2012, 10:19 PM

^ That is the best tire shine going right now.

02GT89 · January 17th, 2012, 10:44 PM

Ah well thanks for the input I knew there was a reason this stuff wasn't used haha. I'll stick with basic cleaning then and won't use this product anymore.

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January 17th, 2012, 08:49 PM	#1
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	Cleaned the engine (pics inside) but never noticed this till now Well like it stated I cleaned the engine granted I did it the most unsafe way probably Lol if you really want to know ill tell. Now I generally keep my engine clean but discovered a powerful cleaning tool. I didn't know our blocks looked like this though (never got down and dirty with the clean) Before I cleaned Afrer I cleaned Its almost a white silver medium silver. And This is just purely mental probably but the engine feels healthier. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

January 17th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#2
Silver35th Enthusiast '99 GT 35th Anniversary 14.266 @ 103.41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 796 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do tell of this tool. __________________ SMR #2043

January 17th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#3
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,545 iTrader: 3 reviews	it actually looked pretty good before you cleaned lol __________________ H/C/I V6 BMC Member: 12521 Cam Video My Build Thread

January 17th, 2012, 09:11 PM	#4
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	I used a ventilated mask Gloves Tilex with bleach And high pressure water Microfiber towels or paper towels. Took me about 10-15 mins too look like that but I had to roll my windows down to let the inside of the car air out as well afterwards. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

January 17th, 2012, 09:11 PM	#5
bullitt02875 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's because the cleaner you used is caustic and has etched the aluminum. I did it on a customers valve cover one day by accident Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 01 DHG Bullitt Stroked, Forged & Blown Built Rear, Viper T56, Suspension, Drag Radials 374.6 rwhp 374.4rwtq @ 4.6L 10psi Now 5.1 and 15psi, no idea on the numbers!!

January 17th, 2012, 09:25 PM	#8
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	It reacted with the aluminum and ate away at it a bit and left deposits. Thats why its a new color... __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

January 17th, 2012, 09:48 PM	#9
Raddy GT Ricers Gunna Rice 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Radford, VA Posts: 275 iTrader: 0 reviews	I always just use simple green. That shit works miracles! __________________ 2000 Mustang GT / Atlantic Blue / 5spd / Flowmaster / CAI / H&R Springs

January 17th, 2012, 09:49 PM	#10
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,855 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 __________________ Black Stang Crew #007 Car Built By Me and CraigsList.com Mods: MGW, Bassani Catted X, Flowmaster's, Accufab 70MM TB, Stack Racing Plenum + spacer, JLT CAI, Diablo Tune, Slotted rotors + ceramic pads. More to come! I hope.

January 17th, 2012, 09:51 PM	#11
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,855 iTrader: 0 reviews	I found that after a good cleaning, spraying some Black Magic Tire shine over the engine (fallow instructions as for tires) works very well, and gives it a look lasting shine. Just don't get it on the belt. __________________ Black Stang Crew #007 Car Built By Me and CraigsList.com Mods: MGW, Bassani Catted X, Flowmaster's, Accufab 70MM TB, Stack Racing Plenum + spacer, JLT CAI, Diablo Tune, Slotted rotors + ceramic pads. More to come! I hope.

January 17th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#12
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ That is the best tire shine going right now.

January 17th, 2012, 10:44 PM	#13
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	Ah well thanks for the input I knew there was a reason this stuff wasn't used haha. I'll stick with basic cleaning then and won't use this product anymore. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

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