12-30-2017, 12:59 PM | #1 |
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2013 ZL1 Engine Detailing
Hello everyone. I am a new member who has been using this forum for several months to educate myself on the Gen5 ZL1 Camaro. I would like to thank everyone for all of the great information that has been shared within the site.
I purchased a one owner, Black, 2013 ZL1 with 5400 miles on it. I now have about 6700 miles on it and today I am installing a catch can. I keep the car very clean as it is not my daily driver. I am looking for everyone’s opinion on detailing the engine bay. I want to go ahead and clean it up some today. I also am wondering what is causing the white specks on the metal parts. I apologize if a thread on detailing already has been covered but I am in the middle of this now and just wanted to know how everyone else is detailing their engine bay. Thanks. |
12-30-2017, 01:09 PM | #2 |
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That's oxidation on aluminum. You could scrub with Flitz or some other metal polish.
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12-30-2017, 02:01 PM | #3 |
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yes JB is spot on, I went to Napa and got an aluminum wheel polish and emery cloth. I found even when going with the grain the emery cloth would leave scratches. Then I just used a polish and my microfiber towel and that did the trick.
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12-30-2017, 02:47 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the input. Yes I am OCD. I just wiped the pieces off and they came clean. The catch can is installed. That was my first engine mod. Guess I will start a performance mod thread next as I go through next year. I am a big audio person so check out the pic of my first audio mod. Thanks again guys.
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12-30-2017, 03:02 PM | #5 |
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nice subs, did you make your own enclosure? I haven't touched my audio yet, looked into pre-fabricated powered enclosures, but they typically just had one 10-12" sub and were pricey. I prefer your setup with the dual subs against the back seat.
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12-30-2017, 06:39 PM | #6 |
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I had the trunk custom made.
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12-30-2017, 08:52 PM | #7 |
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Go to the Harley Davidson dealer or Amazon and buy Pig Spit. Soak everything with it. Let it sit 10 minutes and wipe away any excess with a cloth.
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I have never heard of that, will it remove oxidation from aluminum?
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01-01-2018, 10:40 PM | #9 |
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The car sat outside a lot in the weather. If garaged it wouldn't have those oxidation spots all over the aluminum.
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01-03-2018, 02:52 PM | #10 |
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The Pig Spit is good stuff. I use it on my bike every time I clean it. I have used it on the car and truck also.
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01-03-2018, 07:01 PM | #11 |
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Spray it on and rub the oxidation right off.
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01-03-2018, 07:05 PM | #12 |
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NEVER use steel wool, scotch bright, or anything like that. The fibers will get pushed into the aluminum and quickly rust or discolor it. That I don’t know how to fix other then sanding.
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01-04-2018, 09:34 AM | #13 |
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That oxidation in the photos can come from engine cleaners as well.
You have to becareful with degreasers and such, because most are too harsh to spray on aluminum. When I detail engines, I generally use a very diluted simple green mix and blow dry the engine with my air compressor immediately after rinsing.
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