you inspired me to give my engine a bit of a scrub this weekend jay. i would show you a before and after but you can barely see a difference!
Haaaa yeah don't worry I'm keepin an eye out on all you thread and Kai's but he is a special case
The trick is to use brake cleaner until all grease oil and grime has turned into powder then use a metal brush to get it off no point in just rubbing it with cleaners it just doesn't cut through!
Is there a 'how to' for spraying engine parts on here?? I've tried a quick search but am useless.
Also, if you could PM me that'd be great.
Jimmy here is a direct link he ships fast and you can ring him for advice aswell really nice bloke loves his cars!
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/E-MOTOR-SPARES/SIMONIZ-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=825327012&_sid=536141442&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=2The equipment is simples:
One 4-5 liters can of brake cleaner for about £6-£7
6 cans of VHT including some laquire
One tough iron bristle brush, smaller ones you can pick up anywhere.
Masking tape Quality one that does not leave any residue NOT B&Q sh*t
Loads of rags or lint free cloths. Old clothes work fine!
Anything that needs a gasket bolts & washers just buy before you start stripping, some sealant orange instant gasket works well.
The trick is prep in painting all surfaces must be dirt, oil and grease free before attempting to spray!
Try not to paint over any places that mate with other surfaces like inlet holes and threads it will cause you trouble if you over spray!
Do light coats in sweeping motions, but remember the best finish is lighter coats, but more layers, leaving at least 1/2hr between coats depends on ambient temps to cure off quicker.
If your anal you can make a plastic tent to stop dust floating in during spray times.
Best thing about Alu VHT goes right on, no need to Etch primer unless its a smooth surface you are spraying.