Hi all i am looking for advice. i have removed my air intake manifold which looks a bit crusty. i have tried (in the UK!) meths, acetone, ajax scouring powder, jiff (an abrasive cleaner), scouring pad, white spirit/panel wipe, detergent, allow wheel cleaner. and nothing cleans it. has anyone any ideas? do i need to bead blast and paint? would the beads go into the air ducts (and come out when it it on the engine?) i want it looing as new as possible. it is off the car. the same goes for the y pipe. as far as i can tell it must be surface corrosion, so maybe i do need to paint? i know you can't see the y pipe but it would be nice to get back to factory fresh while i am there. i am also using engine enamel on the valley of death. was going to use a wire brush on a dremmel to clean there. any advice would be appreciated. Regards Steve UK doc 370 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/