View Full Version : Whats The Best Tool To Clean My Engine Bay??
DEAN-DOHERTY
10-11-10, 01:53 PM
Hey,im in the process of cleaning the bay to get it seam welded
at the minute im using a grinder and a drill with a wire brush on the end but they arent any good for getting into the tight spaces and corners.
whats the best thing to get all the old rubber seal and paint off.
cheers dean
Blast it or twist wheel on a grinder- wear face mask & gloves!
blowtorch, nitromors, shot blaster??
DEAN-DOHERTY
10-11-10, 02:01 PM
blast it with wat...dont have a shot blaster
twist wheel is too big for corners
I used a belt sander to get into tight spaces.
DEAN-DOHERTY
10-11-10, 02:13 PM
k cheers.anyone any otha ideas
deanwilko
10-11-10, 02:36 PM
got a sand blaster for less the £90 of ebay brand new delivered next day. Easyiest way i found
Get some small wire wheels, machine mart, toolstation etc
Loads and loads of sizes/shape ones on eBay as well
LEWI007
10-11-10, 08:14 PM
Paint stripper is the easiest way, though i used a strong wirebrush on the grinder.
dremil on the awkward places, twist wheel for the rest
brownbear
10-11-10, 10:01 PM
Hit it with an Iron!!
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DEAN-DOHERTY
13-11-10, 01:35 AM
thought you guys might have had an easy solution to cleaning the bay but im guessing there is no easy way out. so i stuck with the grinder and the wire bush ends on the drill....got there in the end.pity i didnt have the money for a sand blaster
cheers lads
dean
As Paul said, a twisted wire wheel on a grinder. Will remove paint and sealant.
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