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crownvic97
05-01-2016, 10:33 AM
The worst part of my Marauder cosmetically is under the hood. The aluminum is all oxidized and the COT is crusty and is just looked neglected. The COT is getting deleted shortly, so I cant do anything about that for now. I went at the auminum with a brush and WD40 and it makes a nice difference. Still not great, but an improvement. Sprayed the bay with Simple Green, rinsed, and then used Meguiars trim detailer on all the plastic surfaces. I think it came out pretty nice considering.

Before:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160501_075306_zpsb3o5umln.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160501_075306_zpsb3o5umln.jp g.html)

After:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/Markd20000/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160501_090852_zpsk7jsy243.jp g (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/Markd20000/media/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/20160501_090852_zpsk7jsy243.jp g.html)
daddyusmaximus
05-01-2016, 10:37 AM
I need to tackle this task as well. Looks nice.
crownvic97
05-01-2016, 11:26 AM
I need to tackle this task as well. Looks nice.

It's definitely worth the effort, thanks!
510paesan
05-01-2016, 11:46 AM
Simple green safe on aluminum? Looks good by the way


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crownvic97
05-01-2016, 11:57 AM
Simple green safe on aluminum? Looks good by the way


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Yes, Simple Green is safe for aluminum under short exposure, 10 mins or less.

Thanks!
djcrook73
05-02-2016, 02:19 PM
Wow looks much better! I need to bite the bullet and do that to mine as well

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crownvic97
05-02-2016, 06:49 PM
Wow looks much better! I need to bite the bullet and do that to mine as well

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Thanks! I am happy I did it, it's worth the time for sure!
Fastbob
05-03-2016, 05:48 AM
I'd pull off that coolant crossover tube and clean it up and paint it before it rusts away.
Gryphonzus
05-03-2016, 08:45 AM
Good thing you have the black valve covers. Mine are bare aluminum and they are getting oxidized pretty bad too. Yours looks much better. Good job!
crownvic97
05-03-2016, 10:10 AM
I'd pull off that coolant crossover tube and clean it up and paint it before it rusts away.

Too late, it's leaking
crownvic97
05-03-2016, 10:11 AM
Good thing you have the black valve covers. Mine are bare aluminum and they are getting oxidized pretty bad too. Yours looks much better. Good job!

Even my black painted ones are starting to oxidize. I'll have them powder coated down the road though.

Thanks!