Engine bay detailing question

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bonzo4ever
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Engine bay detailing question

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Got a good question for everyone here - Is there any way/any product that will let me shine up/polish the exhaust manifold on my Vibe GT? It's in decent shape, but I was wondering if, when I'm under the hood cleaning everything else up, there was a product or method that might throw some shine back at the exhaust manifold?Any help is always appreciated!
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Re: Engine bay detailing question (bonzo4ever)

Post by VivaVibe »

Some time ago, our resident detail expert Whalen, posted a thorough explanation of detailing under the hood, including product recommendations. You should do a search for it.
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Re: Engine bay detailing question (bonzo4ever)

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Quote, originally posted by bonzo4ever »Got a good question for everyone here - Is there any way/any product that will let me shine up/polish the exhaust manifold on my Vibe GT? It's in decent shape, but I was wondering if, when I'm under the hood cleaning everything else up, there was a product or method that might throw some shine back at the exhaust manifold?Any help is always appreciated!The exhaust manifold is at the back of the engine,doubt anyone would see it.I think you're talking about the intake manifold(the one on the front)that's silver in color,right.
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Re: Engine bay detailing question (kevera)

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Quote, originally posted by kevera »The exhaust manifold is at the back of the engine,doubt anyone would see it.I think you're talking about the intake manifold(the one on the front)that's silver in color,right.if hes a 1zz.. it's black silly boy and plastic
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bonzo4ever
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Re: Engine bay detailing question (kevera)

Post by bonzo4ever »

Yep, I'm having one of those "not-so-smart" days. I meant the intake.
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the 09 the manifold is up front.Pic of Mr McNubbins 09 Trix
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Post by Whelan »

Best thing to do if its looking scuffed or marred is to sand it down or take a bristle brush wheel on a drill and clean it up, then paint it with some high heat paint. You can get it in multiple colors from your auto store.
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Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »the 09 the manifold is up front.Pic of Mr McNubbins 09 TrixHe has an 03.
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