cleaning and engine prep?????????????????

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lightemup2

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hey guys i was wondering what do you's guys do to clean ur block before painting it and dressing it up?? what methods do you use and products to get that caked on grease and stuff off??? i know i been using a small brissle brush and cans of degreeser and a rag, but it doesnt seem to be getting me far lol :?
 
Is it a bare block? Drop it off at a machine shop and have it cleaned there. If its together or you dont want to do that all I can recommend is mineral spirits, scraper, scotchbrite pad and a lot of scrubbing.
 
CHRIS.O said:
Is it a bare block? Drop it off at a machine shop and have it cleaned there. If its together or you dont want to do that all I can recommend is mineral spirits, scraper, scotchbrite pad and a lot of scrubbing.

the block is painted, but its starting to chip off and everything and just real dirty.. looks like im stuck scrubbing :?
 
Get a quart of simple green or purple power and take it to the DIY car wash. Hold that nozzle about 2 inches away and it will remove anything :!:
 
If you live near a truck wash (big rigs), they usually have good de-greasers. I used to manage one and lots of car guy came there to wash old caked up car parts. Plus the truck washes have more psi than regular car ones.
 
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