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Old 06-05-2009, 02:39 PM
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ok i got a barred b16 in my eg6 and my valve cover is a lil dirty not peel but just dirty. what do you guys use to clean it so it can be black and shiney again?
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paint it. thats the only real way in know.
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Simple Green, spray it on the valve cover and let it sit for about 10 mins, then rinse it with a hose with a good nozzle for pressure.
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i some something that will make it shine like it is new again. will i know its not gonna be new like off the department store but i want it to be shiney again.
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get the engine warm then use simple green
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Default Re: what do you use to clean b16 valve cover?

Originally Posted by tommyeg
get the engine warm then use simple green
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thx i will try that
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if you decide to paint it, get a can of "aircraft remover", its literally like spray acid. the old paint will bubble and wipe right off the vc!
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my friend told me wd 40 shines it and stuff. i tried it on one spot and it worked a bit.
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