[doc] Re: cleaning up the manifold

["blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi

thanx, it is not that bad but looks dirty.

and wanted it looking bright.

is it possible to paint these?

regards

Steve


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson 
<nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxx> wrote:
>
> Could try taking it to a local engineering shop and try thier 
parts washer or acid dip.
>  
> Take it during lunch time when the boss is out and cash is ready :)
> If it is that bad I have a spare manifold...........
>  
> NickT
> 
> blackaddertoo <blackaddertoo@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi
> 
> have tried jif on the manifold...does not touch it.
> 
> now have tried gunk, meths, acetone, panel wipe, alloy wheel 
> cleaner, water!, ajax powder, abrasive pad for pans.
> 
> beginning to think that it is all corrosion, but black deposits.
> 
> any more ideas??. do i need to bead blast and paint (but does not 
> paint have difficulty adhereing to this metal?.
> 
> and was a bit worried about bead blasting as if beads get inside 
> they may get lodged somewhere but come out in use...into the 
engine.
> 
> i want to get it back on Friday so any advice would be very 
> appreciated.
> 
> i gather o rings seat well in dialectric grease?.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Steve
> doc 370
> vin 1621
> 
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> 
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Bosworth" 
> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > .... no, no ....its called post preventative maintenance :)
> > 
> > Anyhow if you get stuck matey this might be a help to you....
> > 
> > http://tinyurl.com/bfnvp
> > 
> > :)
> > 
> > Mike
> > #2001/403 
> > 
> > 'Tab Bolts Are Our Speciality'
> > 
> > 
> > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > It would make a change to clean it instead of fixing it :)
> > > 
> > > Handbags at noon........
> > > 
> > > Lord NickT-Constable the 8th
> > > 
> > > Mind you, my car now looks shiny, good job Mike, I have a 
trophy 
> to 
> > prove it :^)
> > > 
> > > Mike Bosworth wrote:
> > > Ouch #!$# !
> > > 
> > > That judge with the white stick must have 'felt' yours was 
> better :)
> > > 
> > > And just what was your responce again when Lord Constable 
handed 
> > over 
> > > your first place 'out of 16 entries' trophy ??? .... " thanks 
> again 
> > > Dad...? " :):)
> > > 
> > > Just need to spend the time cleaning MY car up next time :):)
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Mike
> > > NDMCS
> > > (Northern Delorean Motors Cleaning Services)
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > >
> > > > Oh yes, I need to get round to that.........too much time 
> spent 
> > > changing tab bolts on show losing cars :^)
> > > > 
> > > > NickT.
> > > > 
> > > > Mike Bosworth wrote:
> > > > Yes thats the only problem ... once its gleaming like new, 
it 
> > makes 
> > > > everything else look grubby....
> > > > 
> > > > Only one thing to say... 
> > > > 
> > > > fuel tank plate :)
> > > > 
> > > > Mike
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > > Yes Mike, when are you going to finish the rest of my 
> engine :)
> > > > > Get cleaning boy.... :)
> > > > > 
> > > > > NickT .......
> > > > > 
> > > > > Mike Bosworth wrote:
> > > > > Jet washing it gets the worse off, then Try Jif /Cif or 
what 
> > ever 
> > > > its 
> > > > > called now :) , leave it to soak in and then scrub it 
clean 
> > with 
> > > a 
> > > > > blending pad.
> > > > > 
> > > > > Worked very well on the two ive done recently.
> > > > > 
> > > > > Mike
> > > > > #2001/403
> > > > > 
> > > > > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "blackaddertoo" 
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi all
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > has anyone found any good products for cleaning the 
inlet 
> > > > > manifold??.
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > have tried meths, panel wipe, scrubbing, acetone and 
none 
> > seems 
> > > > to 
> > > > > > shift it.
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > has anyone tried stuff like cillit bang, alloy wheel 
> cleaner??
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > there must be some pruduct that cleans it well?
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > regards
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > Steve
> > > > > >
> > > > > 
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