That's a good tip, I have noticed my intake and alternator not looking as "silver" as they should. I will give it at try....John R 
409 cleaner works on engine compartment aluminum.
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I had briefly met Sherry Coggins (sp?) and her husband recently at the Bullitt Nationals in Myrtle Beach, SC. They had won the "Best Engine Compartment" award for 2001 Bullitts. The aluminum components in their 2001 Bullitt's engine compartment were ridiculously terrific...so I asked them what they used...409 and a stiff nylon brush! Anyway, I gave it a whirl and man does it work...the yellow tint on the aluminum brightened right up. In the pics below, I did not clean the alternator for comparison purposes. The Coggins recommended to clean while the aluminum is at room temperature. Good stuff, Coggins! Anyway, I thought I would pass this information along.
Update note: Purists be advised...I cleaned the alternator today [22AUG08] and the small green factory "x" that is marked on the top of the 2001 Bullitt alternator will be erased by the 409 cleaner. I guess you could clean around it but you could also make another green "x" via grease pencil or marker. Also, the factory sticker that is purple/white/black on the alternator held up quite well to the 409 cleaner and appears unaltered.
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Update note: Purists be advised...I cleaned the alternator today [22AUG08] and the small green factory "x" that is marked on the top of the 2001 Bullitt alternator will be erased by the 409 cleaner. I guess you could clean around it but you could also make another green "x" via grease pencil or marker. Also, the factory sticker that is purple/white/black on the alternator held up quite well to the 409 cleaner and appears unaltered.
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comparison to the simple green cleaning? is this better/easier/more brightness compared to S.G.?
thanks for the pics there SBJ!!! looking sharp as usual!
shaun
thanks for the pics there SBJ!!!
looking sharp as usual!shaun
Thanks, Shaun.SniperStang said:comparison to the simple green cleaning? is this better/easier/more brightness compared to S.G.?
thanks for the pics there SBJ!!!
shaun
Did I use SG to clean the aluminum? I know that I have used WD-40 to remove the white residue in the past (409 works regarding that as well) but I don't remember using SG in the engine compartment. When I had my 2003 CVPI I used SG to clean the rubber flooring...maybe that's what you're thinking of.
i have never thought of trying that... always worked wonders on my fish sticks, but on the engine cleanup? hmmm... now THAT'S different!ARMY TC said:
shaun
Looking Great there PX, PY, and also not to forget Collin :lol: :lol: :lol:PX said:I had briefly met Sherry Coggins (sp?) and her husband recently at the Bullitt Nationals in Myrtle Beach, SC. They had won the "Best Engine Compartment" award for 2001 Bullitts. The aluminum components in their 2001 Bullitt's engine compartment were ridiculously terrific...so I asked them what they used...409 and a stiff nylon brush! Anyway, I gave it a whirl and man does it work...the yellow tint on the aluminum brightened right up. In the pics below, I did not clean the alternator for comparison purposes. The Coggins recommended to clean while the aluminum is at room temperature. Good stuff, Coggins! Anyway, I thought I would pass this information along.
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Terry
Thanks, Terry.
Note: Purists be advised...the small green factory "x" that is marked on the top of the 2001 Bullitt alternator will be erased by the 409 cleaner. I guess you could clean around it but you could also make another green "x" via grease pencil or marker. Also, the factory sticker that is purple/white/black on the alternator held up quite well to the 409 cleaner and appears unaltered.
Note: Purists be advised...the small green factory "x" that is marked on the top of the 2001 Bullitt alternator will be erased by the 409 cleaner. I guess you could clean around it but you could also make another green "x" via grease pencil or marker. Also, the factory sticker that is purple/white/black on the alternator held up quite well to the 409 cleaner and appears unaltered.
Uh, you missed a spot... :tongue:PX said:I had briefly met Sherry Coggins (sp?) and her husband recently at the Bullitt Nationals in Myrtle Beach, SC. They had won the "Best Engine Compartment" award for 2001 Bullitts. The aluminum components in their 2001 Bullitt's engine compartment were ridiculously terrific...so I asked them what they used...409 and a stiff nylon brush! Anyway, I gave it a whirl and man does it work...the yellow tint on the aluminum brightened right up. In the pics below, I did not clean the alternator for comparison purposes. The Coggins recommended to clean while the aluminum is at room temperature. Good stuff, Coggins! Anyway, I thought I would pass this information along.
Update note: Purists be advised...I cleaned the alternator today [22AUG08] and the small green factory "x" that is marked on the top of the 2001 Bullitt alternator will be erased by the 409 cleaner. I guess you could clean around it but you could also make another green "x" via grease pencil or marker. Also, the factory sticker that is purple/white/black on the alternator held up quite well to the 409 cleaner and appears unaltered.
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Are you trying to out do me in the dork department? :lol: Too funny. :lol::lol::lol::lol:SniperStang said:i have never thought of trying that... always worked wonders on my fish sticks, but on the engine cleanup? hmmm... now THAT'S different!
shaun
Note to PY:
I opted against the 409. I use EagleOne Wheel and Tire Cleaner that is CLEARCOAT safe, and then a stiff bristle brush. In MOST cases, the EagleOne removes and cleans the dirt or grit in there. I live on the coast, so there's a higher salt content in the air, and aluminum tends oxidize easily here.
3 years now, tried and true, and there's no white spots, no goo, and the mark on the alternator is still there. If I hadn't been so concerned with the tranny being a PIA, I would have had more time to devote to the engine and made it as clean as it normally is.
Will try it in comparison to 409 though.
I opted against the 409. I use EagleOne Wheel and Tire Cleaner that is CLEARCOAT safe, and then a stiff bristle brush. In MOST cases, the EagleOne removes and cleans the dirt or grit in there. I live on the coast, so there's a higher salt content in the air, and aluminum tends oxidize easily here.
3 years now, tried and true, and there's no white spots, no goo, and the mark on the alternator is still there.
If I hadn't been so concerned with the tranny being a PIA, I would have had more time to devote to the engine and made it as clean as it normally is.Will try it in comparison to 409 though.
Sounds good, Jerry!FDWheelMan said:Note to PY:
I opted against the 409. I use EagleOne Wheel and Tire Cleaner that is CLEARCOAT safe, and then a stiff bristle brush. In MOST cases, the EagleOne removes and cleans the dirt or grit in there. I live on the coast, so there's a higher salt content in the air, and aluminum tends oxidize easily here.
3 years now, tried and true, and there's no white spots, no goo, and the mark on the alternator is still there.
Will try it in comparison to 409 though.
I'll give the EagleOne a whirl as well.
Also, it was cool to meet you and your wife at the Nationals.
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I will spray a small amount directly on the aluminum (components) and sometimes shield the area with a paper towel to avoid splashing. I will also place paper towels under the area to catch drips. I scrub with a small nylon brush and blot the area dry with paper towels. Regarding the alternator, I will soak a paper towel with 409 and blot to apply then scrub with the nylon brush...avoiding getting 409 inside the alternator. Hope that helps.mach14604 said:
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