How to clean this

[webink_EK9]

I was just wondering what would be the best way to clean the dark stuff of my motor. Its just on the silver part of my valve cover. Heres a pic. I don't want to polish the texture off the letter, just make it shine...and not remove any of that awesome red.
Cover

 

[GSRCRXsi]

bump, ive been thinking the same thing. its just corrosion, i guess just sand it down and maybe try to put some protective clear coating on it??? anyone else have any input?

 

[Sergey P.A.]

try send it with 2000 and then clean it, and then polish it, it should work,

 

[E_SolSi]

use a mild metal polish (for aluminum specificly if you can find it) and use it carefully

 

[Sergey P.A.]

by the way is that a Type R, cuz this shit is clean, two thumbs up men,

 

[97CTR]

oh that should be sand with 2000 grit, hell no........bye bye red valve cover


I have the same issue too. Oil residue and shit on mine, I will get a new one with moon cuts for cam gear adjustment, but if anyone has a good way to clean that is cool. If all else fails, simple green and a toothbrush is your friend.

 

[kyleirwin]

Originally posted by 97CTR@Feb 27 2004, 02:59 AM
If all else fails, simple green and a toothbrush is your friend.

as long as it's just on the surface and not too stained, something not so harsh like simple green and some light scrubbing should take care of it .

 

[webink_EK9]

Cool, I'll give the toothbrush a try, but will that shit come out of my brush so I don't get crap on my teeth the next time I use it?

Anyway, that is a type-r...a 99 Spec from hmotorsonline.com. Steve told me its was in awesome shape, but I never thought it would look that good. I'm going to finish unpacking it today. I'll have more pics up a little later. Thanks guys!

 

[kyleirwin]

Originally posted by webink_EK9@Feb 27 2004, 08:11 AM
Cool, I'll give the toothbrush a try, but will that shit come out of my brush so I don't get crap on my teeth the next time I use it?

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