cleanning engine parts

[TURBO]

ok bit of a random Q but i know there are loads of u on here that LOVE to clean!

im goin to be spraying lots of engine bits, covers/rocker/mani's etc soon and was wondering what u guys would use to clean these items up before spraying??
the stuff i would normally use works wonders but it messes with the paint so anyone got any good idea's??

 

[Monster Detail]

All purpose cleaner should be ok for most of it, mate. Just spray on, then agitate with a brush, then rinse off

You might also want to use something stronger like IPA afterwards as well, to remove ingrained contaminants.

Although wouldn't you be sanding it down before spraying?

 

[Daveyb133]

after the nightmare i had the other day, i wouldnt recommend anything :lol:

depends how dirty they are though i guess

 

[TURBO]

Although wouldn't you be sanding it down before spraying?

ha ud think so wouldnt u but its not my car, u cant really see them, i dont agree with it as paint adds weight and im very lazy :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[singlespeed]

Thinners recomended for the type of paint your using.

Dish washer on a hot cycle with 2 tablets. Depends if you can get it in and get away with it!

 

[Monster Detail]

Thinners recomended for the type of paint your using.

Dish washer on a hot cycle with 2 tablets. Depends if you can get it in and get away with it!

I've never thought of doing that, nice idea.

 

[TURBO]

Thinners recomended for the type of paint your using.

Dish washer on a hot cycle with 2 tablets. Depends if you can get it in and get away with it!

i used a dishwasher to clean a head once, came up amazing but shortly after that cooked the dishwasher!
might have to get a cheap one off flebay

 

[singlespeed]

Thinners recomended for the type of paint your using.

Dish washer on a hot cycle with 2 tablets. Depends if you can get it in and get away with it!

i used a dishwasher to clean a head once, came up amazing but shortly after that cooked the dishwasher!
might have to get a cheap one off flebay

Why would a head be any worse than a manky chip pan or sunday dinner tins and plates etc?

It's not as if the dishwasher knows and thinks 'sod it, I've had enough of this abuse... I know my rights to go tits up!'

 

[TURBO]

well i thought that and thought maybe it was just bad timing but then thought id lick a plate clean but a cylinder head......

 

[madmatt]

...but then thought id lick a plate clean but a cylinder head......

LOL :lol:

I wish I could use this as a sig

Brake cleaner and a wire brush work great.
Could also recomend "Gunk", brilliant for degreasing.
Just brush on and hose off

M