just wanted some help on tryin to clean up my engine bay. wat can be polished what cant, what can be replaced with aftermarket metals to look cleaner. any places i can get info on this, pics or anyone already done this with information?

 

a place near mena arkansas can make any dumb little part you want out of chrome

hahah

like the intake manifold is usually kinda scuzzy, you can try cleaning that up witha wire wheel or somehting, buzz down the letters and make it polishes aluminum, if its just steel, forget it, you CAN get chrome plated, call around and find a chromer, maybe at a motorcycle place

 

Anything aluminum in your engine compartment can be polished with either a lot of $$$ or time & elbow grease. Anything steel can be sanded and repainted. If it's too far gone go to the dealership/junk yard and replace the part you need. No need to wast money on after-market if all you want it for stuff to look clean.

By the way this thread should probably have been posted in the Appearance / Cosmetic Forum. You may get some more info posting (searching) there.

 

below is a write-up on how to polish parts with a dremel
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=47337

here is another link on how to polish plastic parts
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=34067

 

I recomend this for anyone who hasn't done it before, or is unsure on how or what to cover when using a hose/pressure washer like described above.

areas of the engine bay and let the foam soak in. After 5min, using a rag wipe off the foam to leave the area clean. Repeat all over the engine bay and dirty areas. This takes longer, but allows more control and is safer.
Tire foam also works well with this method. You can pick it up at most auto supply shops. Just spray the foam on any dirty area. The foam will penitrate and lift the dirt. The foam will then liquidise and carry the dirt down to the skidplate. (you may want to remove it while doing this so it can drip to the ground)

Also applicable for Honda Accord Mirrors..