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Jthomas7 · 02-23-2009, 06:19 PM

I'm working on restoring a 1973 XR75. The bodywork is easy but does anyone have tips for making my old engine look new?

badass67stang · 02-23-2009, 07:13 PM

I use 0000 fine steel wool to clean um up

SCAR8 · 02-23-2009, 07:14 PM

Carb cleaner and a tooth brush works good to!

son · 02-23-2009, 07:22 PM

sand blast with soda?? how do you do this?

minirider54 · 02-23-2009, 07:25 PM

scrub it with steel wool and wd40

FastMC · 02-23-2009, 07:34 PM

Scotchbrite wheels on a whizzer or drill. (not scotchloks)

firepower354 · 02-23-2009, 09:02 PM

"New" is tricky. Media, soda, walnut shell, a little experimenting will let you see which one looks right for you. I use ScotchBrite and WD40 for a nice look.

s_10onbagz · 02-23-2009, 09:39 PM

I have some secrets to making a motor look better than new, but it takes hours to get there. Carb Cleaner, Brass & Steel Wire brush attachments for a dremel in a couple different shapes, wet sand paper, small mothers ball, mothers mag polish, and lots of paper towels. Be super careful if you try using steel wire brush on aluminum, it will tear aluminum up like crazy if you aren't careful. When I get my blast cabinet I will definately give soda a shot.

slickz50r · 02-26-2009, 08:13 AM

Easy-off oven cleaner

wreck · 02-26-2009, 08:18 AM

Brake cleaner & a small plastic brush.

02-23-2009, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jthomas7 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma Posts: 807	Tips on making old engines look like new? I'm working on restoring a 1973 XR75. The bodywork is easy but does anyone have tips for making my old engine look new?

02-23-2009, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
badass67stang PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 69	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? I use 0000 fine steel wool to clean um up

02-23-2009, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCAR8 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 2,119	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? Carb cleaner and a tooth brush works good to!

02-23-2009, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
son 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: marinette,WI Posts: 545 My Mood:	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? sand blast with soda?? how do you do this?

02-23-2009, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
minirider54 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,084	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? scrub it with steel wool and wd40

02-23-2009, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
FastMC Sporting the Merkin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: boston area Posts: 5,072 My Mood:	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? Scotchbrite wheels on a whizzer or drill. (not scotchloks)

02-23-2009, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 11,005 My Mood:	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? "New" is tricky. Media, soda, walnut shell, a little experimenting will let you see which one looks right for you. I use ScotchBrite and WD40 for a nice look. __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

02-23-2009, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 1,550	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? I have some secrets to making a motor look better than new, but it takes hours to get there. Carb Cleaner, Brass & Steel Wire brush attachments for a dremel in a couple different shapes, wet sand paper, small mothers ball, mothers mag polish, and lots of paper towels. Be super careful if you try using steel wire brush on aluminum, it will tear aluminum up like crazy if you aren't careful. When I get my blast cabinet I will definately give soda a shot.

02-26-2009, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
slickz50r 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio,Tx. Posts: 377	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? Easy-off oven cleaner

02-26-2009, 08:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
wreck 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monticello, Mn Posts: 1,283 My Mood:	Re: Tips on making old engines look like new? Brake cleaner & a small plastic brush.

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