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pissedoffsol · 09-30-2002, 06:50 AM

ok... my block is dirty as sin. i've cleaned it with degreaser-- but its still a mess...

i want it to look like this:

what is it called to get it dipped or what?

knowledge · 09-30-2002, 07:00 AM

degreaser wont get it like that. You need to use electro......something. I forget the name. A guy just told me to use it on my block but I forget exactly what its called! I will find out in the morning when he gets here to work!

09-30-2002, 07:29 AM

hot dipping

pills_PMD · 09-30-2002, 08:10 AM

powder coating

slohnda · 09-30-2002, 08:22 AM

hot tanked!

knowledge · 09-30-2002, 08:26 AM

tea bagged!

pissedoffsol · 09-30-2002, 08:59 AM

uhh.. right. ball dipping... who cares.

where can i get it done and about how much?

slohnda · 09-30-2002, 09:04 AM

call your local machine shop for pricing

paragus · 09-30-2002, 03:06 PM

do you plan on eating off of it???

90 accord · 09-30-2002, 03:16 PM

damn, thats a clean ass block, although you won't see it much when you drop it in...

92CivicCx · 09-30-2002, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by knowledge@Sep 30 2002, 07:26 AM
tea bagged!

lmmfao

**sportlinecrx** · 09-30-2002, 04:03 PM

i got mine cleaned by using "purple power", its a REAL degreaser. the crap that comes in a spray can is poop. all that shit does is make you nautious from the fumes. the purple power, some brushes, and rags to dry it with were all it took...and some patience and bruised knuckles

note: i thought my block was bare aluminum, but its not, its just silver powder coated or paint or something...but im sure you already knew that

...and uh that purple power stuff is only $4 a gallon! its alot like simple green on steriods

the trick is to dry the sucker before water spots have a chance to appear...and ALWAYS wash the engine when its COLD.

you can get it at wal-mart (white trash central-lol)

paragus · 09-30-2002, 04:07 PM

lol@simple green on steriods. I'm gonna use that shit then for some parts i got. I love simple green and i love walmart, i get all my performance parts there lol j/k.

**sportlinecrx** · 09-30-2002, 04:10 PM

heres another tip: get a long stick and tape a toothbrush or a straight brush to the end of it for getting the gunk out from impossible to reach places.

one more tip: to make a good engine detail brush, get a run-of-the-mill round brush made for painting, and cut the bristles down to about half. that will have nice stiff bristles able to clean the tightest spots.\

lol i love wal-mart too!!

92CivicCx · 09-30-2002, 04:54 PM

i work in a walmart.... i have no love for this place

MaaseyRacer · 10-01-2002, 04:10 AM

use a toilet brush it works well...make sure it is new

, i have one that i use on my bikes and my car for degreasing.

Sed8ed · 10-01-2002, 04:48 AM

If you are getting sleeves installed they will probably hot tank it anyways before and after they machine it to remove any grease or cutting fluids. I suggest painting the block at that time, whether it is with clear coat or colour.

10-01-2002, 07:20 AM

bensons in California

09-30-2002, 07:00 AM	#2
knowledge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 1,410 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 27	degreaser wont get it like that. You need to use electro......something. I forget the name. A guy just told me to use it on my block but I forget exactly what its called! I will find out in the morning when he gets here to work! __________________ The C5 is strong with this one........

09-30-2002, 08:10 AM	#4
pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,261 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 55	powder coating __________________ 11th world conference on titanium

09-30-2002, 08:22 AM	#5
slohnda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 532 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	hot tanked! __________________ </div><table border=\'0\' align=\'center\' width=\'95%\' cellpadding=\'3\' cellspacing=\'1\'><tr><td>QUOTE (pissedoffsol @ Nov 13 2002, 01:04 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id=\'QUOTE\'>its cool- i know im hung like a chipmunk</td></tr></table><div class=\'signature\'> </div><table border=\'0\' align=\'center\' width=\'95%\' cellpadding=\'3\' cellspacing=\'1\'><tr><td>QUOTE (Silverchild79 @ Apr 3 2004, 11:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id=\'QUOTE\'>ewww that even made me not like pussy</td></tr></table><div class=\'signature\'>

09-30-2002, 08:26 AM	#6
knowledge Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 1,410 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 27	tea bagged! __________________ The C5 is strong with this one........

09-30-2002, 09:04 AM	#8
slohnda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 532 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	call your local machine shop for pricing __________________ </div><table border=\'0\' align=\'center\' width=\'95%\' cellpadding=\'3\' cellspacing=\'1\'><tr><td>QUOTE (pissedoffsol @ Nov 13 2002, 01:04 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id=\'QUOTE\'>its cool- i know im hung like a chipmunk</td></tr></table><div class=\'signature\'> </div><table border=\'0\' align=\'center\' width=\'95%\' cellpadding=\'3\' cellspacing=\'1\'><tr><td>QUOTE (Silverchild79 @ Apr 3 2004, 11:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id=\'QUOTE\'>ewww that even made me not like pussy</td></tr></table><div class=\'signature\'>


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09-30-2002, 06:50 AM	#1
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 28 Posts: 49,974 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 529	ok... my block is dirty as sin. i've cleaned it with degreaser-- but its still a mess... i want it to look like this: what is it called to get it dipped or what?

09-30-2002, 07:29 AM	#3
sisteve Guest Posts: n/a iTrader: / %	hot dipping

09-30-2002, 08:59 AM	#7
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 28 Posts: 49,974 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 529	uhh.. right. ball dipping... who cares. where can i get it done and about how much?

09-30-2002, 03:06 PM	#9
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09-30-2002, 03:16 PM	#10
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09-30-2002, 04:03 PM	#12
sportlinecrx Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,046 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	i got mine cleaned by using "purple power", its a REAL degreaser. the crap that comes in a spray can is poop. all that shit does is make you nautious from the fumes. the purple power, some brushes, and rags to dry it with were all it took...and some patience and bruised knuckles note: i thought my block was bare aluminum, but its not, its just silver powder coated or paint or something...but im sure you already knew that ...and uh that purple power stuff is only $4 a gallon! its alot like simple green on steriods the trick is to dry the sucker before water spots have a chance to appear...and ALWAYS wash the engine when its COLD. you can get it at wal-mart (white trash central-lol)

09-30-2002, 04:07 PM	#13
paragus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,365 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 26	lol@simple green on steriods. I'm gonna use that shit then for some parts i got. I love simple green and i love walmart, i get all my performance parts there lol j/k. __________________ Cankles are sexy. Pep Boys - "We're rice people" Asthma is sexy.

09-30-2002, 04:10 PM	#14
sportlinecrx Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,046 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	heres another tip: get a long stick and tape a toothbrush or a straight brush to the end of it for getting the gunk out from impossible to reach places. one more tip: to make a good engine detail brush, get a run-of-the-mill round brush made for painting, and cut the bristles down to about half. that will have nice stiff bristles able to clean the tightest spots.\ lol i love wal-mart too!!

09-30-2002, 04:54 PM	#15
92CivicCx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: man+k+toe Posts: 5,168 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 64	i work in a walmart.... i have no love for this place __________________ current cars 1996 accord ex, new dd 2000 Plymouth Voyager, wifes whip www.fivezeroseven.com

10-01-2002, 04:48 AM	#17
Sed8ed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 136 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 14	If you are getting sleeves installed they will probably hot tank it anyways before and after they machine it to remove any grease or cutting fluids. I suggest painting the block at that time, whether it is with clear coat or colour. __________________ 'Due to budget cuts, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off.' 'Out of my mind, back in five minutes' Originally posted by simba Canada didn't become a communist state, it became a socialist country run by liberal housewives who think cause and effect is black and white. Own a gun? Well, it's probably going to cause someone to be shot sooner or later. Better restrict them. Own a fast car? Well, you're probably going to kill someone due to driving too fast sooner or later. Better give the police unlimited power to "convince" you to return it to stock, so you won't kill anyone. Freedom is subjective.

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MaaseyRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Francisco, Ca. Posts: 2,965 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 42	use a toilet brush it works well...make sure it is new , i have one that i use on my bikes and my car for degreasing. __________________ 2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L V6 TRD Package 4WD ----------------------

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