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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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any tips on cleaning the bare metal, like the valve covers,block,crankcase, exhaust manifold covers? would really like to get a better look from those
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Anderson0741
Their is still dirt residue on the engines, camaro has it towards the back for one, then they still have crap build up on the grand prix washer fluid container that comes off pretty easily.

But it does look really good, how do you do it?
grand prix was discolored plastic...i scrubbed the **** out of it and it wasnt coming off.

i use Adams all purpose cleaner and let that soak.... agitate it with a couple different Adam's brushes....hose it off with a fire hose nozzle then dress it with Adams SVRT and in and out spray
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TallassJonG
DP you are a freaking gangster..... hopefully wedding went well. Trying to see if we can schedule something mid sept. pm me if interested
thanks....wedding went off without a hitch thankfully...replied to your pm
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DP 08 GXP
grand prix was discolored plastic...i scrubbed the **** out of it and it wasnt coming off.

i use Adams all purpose cleaner and let that soak.... agitate it with a couple different Adam's brushes....hose it off with a fire hose nozzle then dress it with Adams SVRT and in and out spray
Looks good though
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