Underhood and suspension cleanup - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

conesare2seconds · 10-02-2017

Hi, Jeff. For cleaning I used Super Clean concentrate in a spray bottle mixed 4:1 with distilled water. Super Clean is available premixed or the concentrate is in a gallon jug. The concentrate is very economical.

I sprayed the painted and plastic surfaces with distilled water, then Super Clean mix and agitated the dirt with a boar's bristle brush, followed by a rinse with more distilled water. Some really dirty surfaces got a light scrubbing with a blue non-scratch Scotchbrite pad or a toothbrush. Suspension surfaces were scrubbed with a small wire-bristle brush, followed by a once-over with Mother's Metal Polish.

For a little "pop" after cleaning I used Stoner's Trim Shine from an aerosol can. It's safe for all surfaces and I find it easier to work with than the spray bottle that's also available. Wipe off any excess with a microfiber towel. Trim Shine is water based and doesn't leave sticky residue. The finish isn't high-gloss, it just looks rich and new.

shawn8492 · 10-02-2017

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Originally Posted by conesare2seconds

Hi Shawn. I'm in Little Rock. Would love to make the Eureka event but could only make it for a few hours Friday due to my work schedule. On the fence about that. Where are you located?

I am just outside of Fort Smith, in Alma. I am going up on Friday if it doesn't rain and spending the night.

Hope to see you there,
Shawn

George45 · 10-03-2017

Nowineed toclean my 91. Its only got 12k on it but has some dirt ssccumulation. I suspect its never been cleaned.

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George45 · 10-03-2017

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Originally Posted by George45

Now I need to clean my 91. Its only got 12k on it but has some dirt accumulation. I suspect its never been cleaned.

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ZR1North · 10-08-2017

Great effort - great results! Well done.

Crusin · 09-08-2018

You certainly did a lot of work cleaning under the hood and the suspension. The results speak for themselves. Whoever sprayed that plastic coating on it should be whipped for there stupidity.

32valvZ · 11-19-2018

Looks nice so far... Ive done this process on all my C4's...
Suggestion for you: Get yourself a wire brush that will fit into a cordless drill and knock some of the rust off the rotors and spray the hats and the vented area with some hight temp black.... It will look really good in comparison.

Crusin · 11-19-2018

Good suggestions for cleaning under hood and suspension. You did a great job.

Figure8it · 12-03-2021

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Originally Posted by conesare2seconds

This represents over 40 hours of cleaning time

Your car is looking fantastic! I've just started the process of cleaning mine and I'm very envious of how nice you've been able to get things. BRAVO!

conesare2seconds · 12-03-2021

Just do a little at a time. Cleaning is cheap and very rewarding. My latest project is paint correction. I?ve gotten good results with a DA polisher but really need to suck it up and wet sand the panels I haven?t finished.

I agreed with the suggestion about the brake rotors and installed Stoptech rotors this spring with nicely finished black hats, Hawk HPS pads and stainless brake lines.

10-02-2017	#21
conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 490	Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup Hi, Jeff. For cleaning I used Super Clean concentrate in a spray bottle mixed 4:1 with distilled water. Super Clean is available premixed or the concentrate is in a gallon jug. The concentrate is very economical. I sprayed the painted and plastic surfaces with distilled water, then Super Clean mix and agitated the dirt with a boar's bristle brush, followed by a rinse with more distilled water. Some really dirty surfaces got a light scrubbing with a blue non-scratch Scotchbrite pad or a toothbrush. Suspension surfaces were scrubbed with a small wire-bristle brush, followed by a once-over with Mother's Metal Polish. For a little "pop" after cleaning I used Stoner's Trim Shine from an aerosol can. It's safe for all surfaces and I find it easier to work with than the spray bottle that's also available. Wipe off any excess with a microfiber towel. Trim Shine is water based and doesn't leave sticky residue. The finish isn't high-gloss, it just looks rich and new. Last edited by conesare2seconds; 10-02-2017 at 11:49 AM.

10-03-2017	#23
George45 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 44	Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup Nowineed toclean my 91. Its only got 12k on it but has some dirt ssccumulation. I suspect its never been cleaned. Sent from my SM-T817V using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

10-08-2017	#25
ZR1North Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Komoka, Ontario, Canada Posts: 583	Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup Great effort - great results! Well done. __________________ 1991 ZR-1 (SN666) - Haibeck 510; 410s, Corsa, SW Headers; Hurst SS; DeWitts Rad; RC Injectors; LEDs throughout; `93 MF Sawblades 2016 Z06 - Stock 1971 Stingray 454 LS5 - Sold

09-08-2018	#26
Crusin Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 69	Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup You certainly did a lot of work cleaning under the hood and the suspension. The results speak for themselves. Whoever sprayed that plastic coating on it should be whipped for there stupidity.

11-19-2018	#27
32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup Looks nice so far... Ive done this process on all my C4's... Suggestion for you: Get yourself a wire brush that will fit into a cordless drill and knock some of the rust off the rotors and spray the hats and the vented area with some hight temp black.... It will look really good in comparison. __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]

12-03-2021	#30
conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 490	Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup Just do a little at a time. Cleaning is cheap and very rewarding. My latest project is paint correction. I?ve gotten good results with a DA polisher but really need to suck it up and wet sand the panels I haven?t finished. I agreed with the suggestion about the brake rotors and installed Stoptech rotors this spring with nicely finished black hats, Hawk HPS pads and stainless brake lines. Last edited by conesare2seconds; 12-03-2021 at 10:39 PM.

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