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More Engine cleaning.....

#1 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:14 pm

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If only I could do the same with chrome.... :(
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#2 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:25 pm

Gary you are the man, i reckon you have got the edge on Perton,feel free to come over and clean my bikes any day!!!
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#3 PostAuthor: DogsbolloxofZ1B » Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:43 pm

Garry, Bike looks great. What have you used to clean that engine?
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#4 PostAuthor: Tonka » Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:14 pm

When I look at the engines Gary cleans it depresses me :(

How the feck do you get them that clean? Spent 2 hours today cleaning my engine after taking the exhaust off and I am sure it looks worse now :shock: Then I see these pics :roll:
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#5 PostAuthor: pertonpc » Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:16 pm

Lovely job Garry
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#6 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:44 pm

No secret, just.......

A can of this.....

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One of these.....

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A tube of this...

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And a FOOKING large tub of this.....

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#7 PostAuthor: Z1parR » Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:17 pm

Great job Garry , you clearly have a large jar of patience as well :brav
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#8 PostAuthor: mikey » Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:42 pm

Great job gary i do take my hat off to anyone with that kind of patience
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#9 PostAuthor: davejames » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:12 am

Wow that is one shiny motor :D :D It would take me 6 months to clean mine with all the horrible silver paint on it :oops: :oops:
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#10 PostAuthor: paulstrees » Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:10 pm

You,ve missed a bit??????? :shock: :shock: :shock:
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#11 PostAuthor: MCZ900 » Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:35 pm

Very nice indeed :D :D
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#12 PostAuthor: pertonpc » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:31 pm

Cheers Garry

Good to compare notes. Try some 00 gauge wire wool on the smoother casings/ cam cover - does the work of loads of solvol dead quick mister.

Mind you I prefer the rugged lived in look on my motor -

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#13 PostAuthor: coldsummer » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:38 pm

Uh Oh, do I sense a bit of competition here :twisted:

I'm only jealous of your commitment guys, both of your engines look immaculate.
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#14 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:00 pm

pertonpc wrote:Cheers Garry

Good to compare notes. Try some 00 gauge wire wool on the smoother casings/ cam cover - does the work of loads of solvol dead quick mister.


Did you do that 'by hand' or was it soda blasted?, if the former then that's VERY impressive and much better than mine.

Must admit I'm a bif fan of wooley wire (helped by the fact I get for nothing through work :lol: ) only problem I've found is with the engine in situ bits of wire wool tend to break off and get lodged in all manor of crevices which can be a pain to remove and also start to rust with the slightest hint of damp.

I tend to return too cleaning the engine several times as trying to get a decent finish at the first time of asking is near impossible as it can be a soul destroying task when doing it all by hand.
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#15 PostAuthor: pertonpc » Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:31 pm

Garry
...trust me mate

it was a hand job (but keep it quiet right :wink: )

Did have the engine out at one stage though which made a big difference to the nooks and crannies.

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