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pricha00
07-04-2008, 08:39 PM
I was just doing a quick cleanup on our Toyota just so I keep on top of it. Car is driven year round and we have four real seasons up here so the engine is subjected to all sorts of salt and other hazards. Here is a pic of the engine after I was finished.

http://proacfan.smugmug.com/photos/325554996_LPmaK-X2.jpg


I warmed engine and sprayed a small amount of CSC over the entire area, being careful to avoid external finish, and then hosed off after a couple of minutes. Engine looked OK until I allowed it to run and dry off. The rubber intake tube was covered in a white chalky substance that wouldn't just wipe off. I had to physically remove this item(not a small feat on this car)and wash with a scrub brush and some diluted degreaser. This is the tube I am talking about. What did I do wrong on it?? I coated in Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber conditioner before re-install.

http://proacfan.smugmug.com/photos/325554237_Fo5jD-X2.jpg


I am noticing that many of the spring clamps that are securing various hoses are starting to rust over, I had to scotch-brite the lower intake tube clamp just to make it presentable. Do pros actually bother with this stuff on normal cars or do you just live with it?? Here is the large clamp I am talking about.

http://proacfan.smugmug.com/photos/325554474_9aSJW-X2.jpg


More rusty clamps!!!!!!


http://proacfan.smugmug.com/photos/325553961_UuC3C-X2.jpg


And lastly many of the exposed nuts and such around the motor cover and the battery holddown are starting to look oxidized as well. How do I get them back to new looking, and more importantly how do I keep them looking that way?

http://proacfan.smugmug.com/photos/325553384_MW42r-X2.jpg

http://proacfan.smugmug.com/photos/325554729_73Lkr-X2.jpg


I know its not a Ferrari or a the ever popular German sports cars that dominate these forums but its mine, I am still paying for it, and keeping it clean makes me feel good. I would love my son to drive it when he is old enough and if I can keep it looking new I think he would appreciate it. He's only 3 so I got awhile to learn to detail like a pro.


Pat.
jfsully
07-04-2008, 09:10 PM
Great work and never worry about what type the car is....a well kept car, whether a Bugatti or a Suzuki or Hyundai, is a piece of engineering art.:cheers:

The fact someone has the pride and takes the time and effort to keep a car up is the important thing.
blacknblu
07-04-2008, 10:49 PM
Great work and never worry about what type the car is....a well kept car, whether a Bugatti or a Suzuki or Hyundai, is a piece of engineering art.:cheers:

The fact someone has the pride and takes the time and effort to keep a car up is the important thing.
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I don't know about others, and I'm certainly not a pro, but I use a light coat of Vaseline to help prevent corrosion. Now, the Vaseline attracts dirt, and I have to wipe them down more often than not, but it's worth it IMHO.
fobe46
07-04-2008, 11:57 PM
every car deserves some detailing love!!　：）
ScottB
07-05-2008, 06:30 AM
looks spanking new
f_bomb
07-08-2008, 01:34 PM
As far as the clamps/nuts...Just buy new ones, they are cheap enough (even from the stealership)...Or maybe brush them with a high grit sandpaper.

I have the same problem with the nuts on my Scion. Pretty much the same engine.
jesselyons2002
07-09-2008, 12:26 PM
You could use a steel wool and a metal polish to clean up the clamps and bolts.
phillypino215
07-17-2008, 02:02 PM
spray paint them black.
oleole
08-14-2008, 11:43 PM
You can use some acid/water solution but be carefull because I burned my fingernail off when I tried it.
Pyrocite
08-28-2008, 07:31 AM
You could use a steel wool and a metal polish to clean up the clamps and bolts.

I use a tumbler for polishing parts like that (small ones that are easy to remove). Take them off before detailing, throw them in the tumbler with some stainless steel media and some dish washing soap.
It does take some time but the results are amazing. (got a used tumbler on ebay and some stainless steel media and even used it on my watch bracelet)
Meghan
08-28-2008, 09:19 AM
I don't know about others, and I'm certainly not a pro, but I use a light coat of Vaseline to help prevent corrosion. Now, the Vaseline attracts dirt, and I have to wipe them down more often than not, but it's worth it IMHO.

I do not do this on my car but on my sea doo I spray down all clamps, bolts, and anything else that is metal with a silicone like spray to keep the salt water from eating at them. Has worked for a couple of years now.