Cleaned Up My Engine Bay

[crownvic97]

The worst part of my Marauder cosmetically is under the hood. The aluminum is all oxidized and the COT is crusty and is just looked neglected. The COT is getting deleted shortly, so I cant do anything about that for now. I went at the auminum with a brush and WD40 and it makes a nice difference. Still not great, but an improvement. Sprayed the bay with Simple Green, rinsed, and then used Meguiars trim detailer on all the plastic surfaces. I think it came out pretty nice considering.

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[daddyusmaximus]

I need to tackle this task as well. Looks nice.

 

[crownvic97]

I need to tackle this task as well. Looks nice.

It's definitely worth the effort, thanks!

 

[510paesan]

Simple green safe on aluminum? Looks good by the way


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[crownvic97]

Simple green safe on aluminum? Looks good by the way


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Yes, Simple Green is safe for aluminum under short exposure, 10 mins or less.

Thanks!

 

[djcrook73]

Wow looks much better! I need to bite the bullet and do that to mine as well

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[crownvic97]

Wow looks much better! I need to bite the bullet and do that to mine as well

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Thanks! I am happy I did it, it's worth the time for sure!

 

[Fastbob]

I'd pull off that coolant crossover tube and clean it up and paint it before it rusts away.

 

[Gryphonzus]

Good thing you have the black valve covers. Mine are bare aluminum and they are getting oxidized pretty bad too. Yours looks much better. Good job!

 

[crownvic97]

I'd pull off that coolant crossover tube and clean it up and paint it before it rusts away.

Too late, it's leaking

 

[crownvic97]

Good thing you have the black valve covers. Mine are bare aluminum and they are getting oxidized pretty bad too. Yours looks much better. Good job!

Even my black painted ones are starting to oxidize. I'll have them powder coated down the road though.

Thanks!