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Old 05-06-2008, 11:45 AM
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I was looking at using Meg APC (10:1) sprayed all over the egine, then hosed off, use a brush and towels to get into the tight areas, dry, then some CD-2, for the paint use some ONR as a QD followed with Duragloss AW?
I was also thinkin of removing the alt, blet and battery as it only takes 10 minutes tops. I need to replace my spark plug wires and put the new ones on using looms to give it the real clean look, so I was thinking while the wires are off I should fill the spark plug holes with tin foil as I clean the engine? Any other pointers or other products I should use?
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:21 PM
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Your process will probably be fine..I know MotorCity loves his CD2. I use ARO with 303 aerospace and get fine results with that. AW on an engine?? Hmmm..got me thinking about that one!!
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I'd do more than just fill the spark plug holes with tin foil. In fact, I would put the new plugs in there first.

The last thing you want to do is introduce soapy apc water into the combustion chamber!
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Im not changin the plugs they only have maybe 1k mile son them. I am changin the wires, so the plugs would still remain in the heads.
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Your process will probably be fine..I know MotorCity loves his CD2. I use ARO with 303 aerospace and get fine results with that. AW on an engine?? Hmmm..got me thinking about that one!!
I was thinkin of the AW for the painted areas, under the hood and fenders mostly.
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Nicely cleaned! Instead of removing the electricals, I just used plastic bags to cover them...I guess less work
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