ok, i have a 67 chevy and my valve (*sp) covers are chrome. but they have gotten sprayed by transmission fluid, and oil a long time ago. anyhow, its stuck on there pretty good. i cant get it off by just rubbing it with rags, is there anyway to get it off without scratching the chrome all up? the stuff thats on it is a red tint. thats what makes me think its trans. fluid. but it also kinda looks like paint overspray. but if i rub really hard, i can get some of it off. so idk. can somebody help me?
thanks
2007-08-29 16:06:13 · 12 answers · asked by lee m 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try some lacquer thinner followed by a good quality chrome polish.
2007-08-29 16:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
.If your local wand type car-wash doesn't get it off Try the following in the order of least aggressive first:
#1. Wand type car-wash #2. Mothers pre-wax cleaner #3 Flitz metal and plastic Cleaner #3. Chrome cleaner. #4. Polishing compound.
Personally I don't believe it's transmission fluid because it would wipe off harmlessly. I've got to believe someone spilled brake fluid or antifreeze on the valve covers. Especially if they are made of aluminum which is porous as you know what. If in-fact they are chrome on steel / tin covers sorry to say they're beginning to rust from the outside. After market slick chrome parts are being shipped in from off-shore and the metal quality is awful. Ask any body man what he thinks of the life expectancy of off-shore body parts.
I wish you'd have included the brand of small block valve covers you're referring to.
2007-08-29 23:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a little paint thinner. The chrome is impervious to the chemical and won't discolor or chip and peel. Then, get a can of Mother's Chrome Polish and lightly buff the valve covers. Good luck!
2007-08-29 23:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only use a cleaner that is intended for vehicle engines. Those who suggest using ATF or any kind of thinner or oven cleaner are not thinking of the potential for fire or harm to components and wiring. Engine cleaners like GUNK are specifically designed to be used on vehicle engines. They also have explicit instructions on their safe and proper usage which include not applying to a hot engine and making sure you rinse the engine completely after a period of time.
2007-08-29 23:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some gunk remover take it to a do it yourself carwash spray on the remover let it set a few minutes wash it off and wallah clean valve covers.
2007-08-29 23:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ATF is actually a very good cleaner because it's high in detergents. I doubt it's ATF. You can spray the covers with oven cleaner and then let it sit a few minutes to soften the residue then buff it off with a rag.
2007-08-29 23:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by noah buddy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Chrome polish will the the easiest way to get AFT off.
2007-08-29 23:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by lowtek_dh_77 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
never Dal its a rubbing compound for chrome try using it it can be got at auto zone or another auto part store
2007-08-29 23:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by chuck a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine cleaner,Gunk it's at Wal Mart or you auto store,it'll take it off.
2007-08-29 23:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any thoughts on the fact they might be anodized red ?
2007-08-29 23:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by FORD-MAN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋