well tommarow im going to detail my car, inside and out, clean the engine bay, shampoo the carpet and seats, the works

one thing i noticed the last time i looked under the hood is that most of the gold bolts under my hood are oxidized, i was wondering the best way to clean them, to make them look new again

i was thinking simple green and either a harsh brush or brillo pads

also on a unrealted note, the previous owner apparently had the fender repainted for some reason, and the paitner got a little over spray on the vin sticker on the top of the fender in the engine bay, i was wondering if anyone knew of a way to get that paint of the sticker, its always bugged me and since im going to be in the bay cleaning tommarow i figured id take care of that to, i was thinking maybe a little simple green and maybe claybar it i dunno

thanks for any help

 

id like to know as well... for maryland

 

Simple Green w/o the harsh brush should work on the bolts. If not try some hot water and baking soda with a soft brush. ( that works on batteries with build up)

paint thinner on a Q-Tip and very very easily with a ton of patience wipe the over-spray a way.

 

You could always paint them

 

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Well you still have to remove the oxidation before you paint them so....

 

[QUOTE=Bbasso]Simple Green w/o the harsh brush should work on the bolts. If not try some hot water and baking soda with a soft brush. ( that works on batteries with build up)[QUOTE]

I was about to ask this very same question. What about exposed cam gears? Should I be concerned about water getting in there?

 

They're just going to get oxidized again, I've replaced tons of broken bolts in my engine bay and they all look equally crappy after a few times or rain driving.

 

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Maybe you should start using a socket instead of a sledge-hammer to loosen them?

**Opie is going to chase me down at the expo with da ball bat if I keep teasing him

 

take the bolt, throw it in table salt, and vinegar. oxidation = bye bye

then clean off with wd40.

dry, then go nuts either with antiseize or paint them. lol. i'd go nuts with the antiseize, if you really care.

 

Claybar should take care of the overspray.

 

spary LIMEAWAY on it, the clean it off with tin foil

 

Works wonders for me and all the rusty parts I encounter:

http://eastwood.com/shopping/p...027zp

 

I use aluminum jelly. Should be able to find it at any auto parts store.