10-02-2017 | #21 |
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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 10:49 AM. |
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10-03-2017 | #23 |
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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.
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10-08-2017 | #25 |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Great effort - great results! Well done.
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09-08-2018 | #26 |
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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.
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11-19-2018 | #27 |
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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.
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11-19-2018 | #28 |
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Re: Underhood and suspension cleanup
Good suggestions for cleaning under hood and suspension. You did a great job.
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12-03-2021 | #30 |
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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 09:39 PM. |
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