engine looks like crap

does anyone know what is the best way to get this part of the engine to shine like new... or if i paint it what color to do it ?

or what type of paint to use ? i am loooking for a shine on it

this is the part of the engine i am looking to paint .. well the whle engine i want clean .. but i am really looking to get this area to shine.. does anyone know what they put on it .. if any type of coating ?

this pic

Read the mothers thread. I'm fixing to try it myself.
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Remember to do a before and after photo journal.
Oh and I believe that painting the engine is not the way to go. No matter what style you are building it into it seems to cheapen it to me. (Lets NOT start an argument thread its just my honest opinion):blush:

I found quite a simple solution to clean it up. I got some rope that fits snuggly between the fins but not too tight, a heavier clothes line works good. Spray it with carb cleaner, put it into the cracks between the fins, go to the other side and see saw it back and forth a few times then move down to the next fin. When one side is done just move over to the other side. When done use a cleaner dampened rag and do the edges. It seems to do a pretty good job and doesn't take long.
Ride safe

Post edited by: The Milkman, at: 2007/08/13 20:27

Oh and its great to have another firefighter onboard.
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I use a flat stick (about 3/4" x 1/8") with some paper towel and metal polish. It takes a while, and more than 1 beer, but eventually it pays off.

Post edited by: 650ed, at: 2007/08/13 23:08

Sorry, I'll try again.. I use a flat stick covered with paper towel and metal polish....

Well, if you're planning on removing the top end anytime soon... :whistle:

Glass Bead Blast Cabinet. Made my engine look brand new.

Scotchbrite on a stick works pretty good too. And yes, beer helps.

Dremel with polishing bit and compound?