Need some advice on what you would use to clean this.

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I'm in the process of stripping off the paint and repainting. I want the DOHC VTEC and the Honda Logo to not have that crap around the outside of it.

What did you use?

TIA

 

Sand paper.

 

Aircraft paint remover will strip everything to bare metal leaving it for your to paint it yourself or u can leave it bare metal

 

I'm using aircraft paint remover to strip the paint.

Paint is not the problem.

If you look at the pic where the DOHC and VTEC are located you'll notice around the edges it needs to be cleaned up.

I started using some steel wool and it's working somewhat but I was just wondering what others have had luck with.

 

it looks like its corroded. the only thing u can do is maybe sand it down a little?

 

um maybe they can help u
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1799703

 

just use sandpaper

 

wooden block with some 400 grit sandpaper wrapped around it. Keeps everything nice and square. Just sand the letters.

 

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Going to try it...Thanks everybody

 

dremel with wire wheel and polishing disc.

 

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Do you need a liquid polish too?

 

Here's a write-up with pics on how to polish a valve cover:
http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=180

 

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http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=180</TD></TR></TABLE>

That link is just what I needed. Thanks

 

i sandblasted mine, then polished the lettering. sandblasting works well.

 

To get the paint off the easiest way was to just spray down the valve cover with Aircraft paint remover. I let it sit for 30 min after spraying it and all you have to do is spray it off with a hose. Very easy. Just don't get the stuff on your bare hands.

 

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Where can I get that Aircraft Paint remover?

 

If you use aircraft stripper, make sure you do it in the open with lots of air flow, and wear a mask. I had to go to the hospital after stripping the paint off of my valve cover because I had an alergic reaction to the aircraft stripper and turned into a giant hive.

 

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Exactly what i did and it came out perfect

 

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Where can I get that Aircraft Paint remover?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I got it at Autozone. It costs about $6.

 

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Did you use it in your garage?

I used it outside and just sprayed it on the valve cover until it was completely covered and went inside for 30 minutes. How long did it take for you to get sick?

 

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I used it outside and just sprayed it on the valve cover until it was completely covered and went inside for 30 minutes. How long did it take for you to get sick?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I did it out on the sidewalk.. I had was scrubbing the valve cover for a good 5 - 10 minutes trying to get every little bit of paint off. My face was pretty much in close proximity to the aircraft stripper the whole time. You should be fine.

 

its 5 bucks a can at autozone... and i put some cardboard down.. sprayed it.. and let it sit for 10 mis.. took a trash can then sprayed the vc off with the hose and it was all stripped