want to know what some of you use to really clean up a b series block.

I know the usual degreaser, but i have heard of over cleaner, scotch pads....etc etc.

What i want is a nice gleeming aluminum color.
I dont want it polished, but i want the nice luster!!
i was thinking steam cleaning, and pressure washing, then a scuff pad.

 

tried pressure washing and it didn't really bring the color back. took the header off and used 8% deluted oxalic acid and a scotch brite pad and the block looks brand new

 

simple green,wire brush and a toothbrush works wonders for me...!!!

 

mr clean eraser lol try posting pics of it so we can see what kind of mess its in

 

same **** hookers use to clean up purple power

 

machine shop solvent tank...almost scared to get oil on it now. freshhhh

 

agree indeed. did mine the same way with some cleaning agent.

 

Would the same stuff y'all mention work for around the engine bay or should I use something different cause of the wires and plugs?

 

check this thread out
http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-f...-hot-tank.html

 

this is way better\\

http://forums.nwp4life.com/zerothread?id=12847