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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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ok i know im not the only one that has this problem, stock wrinkle finish valve covers, how the fuck do you clean them without just spreading the dirt around or making it worse? anyone know some good cleaners for this?
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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umm engine degreaser lol////
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Old May 2, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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yeah i think its called black magic or something, its a full engine cleaner you can use it on the whole motor.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Purple Power. Get some at walmart or advanced auto or autozone or something. works good
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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enginebrite?
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Simple answer-------------> Simple green
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Old May 2, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Strip it down and then rewrinkle paint it.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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well its a brand new valve cover from honda and it was getting dirty, just wanted to clean it without staining it. thanks i'll try some one them on an old vc to see which works best.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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purple power with a good spray...then top it off with some dressing



****this is a pic of my old car....emphasis meant to be onthe clean valve conver not the ass...sorry****
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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purple power with a good spray...then top it off with some dressing



****this is a pic of my old car....emphasis meant to be onthe clean valve conver not the ass...sorry****

nice dressing..like the ass more tho
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