Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-20-2024, 08:31 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Ca
Posts: 537
|
Post engine fire clean up
As some of you know, I had a pretty good engine fire 3 weeks ago. Hagerty has been decent to deal with on parts and allowing for self repair. I have the front clip off, engine out and 95% of firewall items removed. I was messing with various cleaning methods but not coming up with anything that does not require a great deal of rubbing with blue scotch-brite. The soot from burnt plastic is really bad. Has anyone with fire damage found a solution? Paint on the body panels escaped heat damage as far as I can tell but the soot will not release. I am no using sctch-brite on exterior. Polishing compound is working as that seem to be the ticket. But areas under removed panels and firewall is really bad. Tunnel and distributor area go too hot. Will need wire brush strip and prime. I have not removed interior as yet. So all that to ask for tricks in washing off this soot?
|
09-20-2024, 09:31 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Carlos MN
Posts: 2,072
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
After you remove everything off the firewall, then use various diameter "roll lock" fiber discs on a die grinder or hand drill.
|
09-20-2024, 10:07 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Ca
Posts: 537
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
Yes for removing burnt paint, but what about areas not needing repaint? The fiber disc will put too deep of marks.
|
09-20-2024, 10:31 PM | #4 |
Who Changed This?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 10,504
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
The soot is likely chemically bonded to the paint via heat. I know you don't want to hear my solution. Sorry to see what a mess the fire made of your truck.
__________________
~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA |
09-21-2024, 01:00 AM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kalifornia
Posts: 346
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
Will wet sanding work?
|
09-21-2024, 12:42 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Ca
Posts: 537
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
All Exterior paint except hood is good. I experimented with polish used when I painted. Unless I find some heat damage, not expecting to, a good wipe down with paint prep and polish with compound will get it gack to 100. Firewall will need full strip to metal. Right fender on inside is heat discolored. I think I can strip to the hood channel seam and be good. Liners need strip and repaint. Cleaning just puts a step in that is not needed since I'll strip anyway. No getting around that the firewall is toast.
|
09-21-2024, 02:55 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: San Ramon,CA
Posts: 537
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
I wondered about that bond to unprepped paint, glad it's not fused on there. We used to remove fresh graffiti from heavy equipment with Brakleen and a rag, but that crap wasn't applied hot
__________________
1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350 |
09-21-2024, 08:01 PM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Kent, WA.
Posts: 838
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
If you have a Dollar Store (cheap) nearby, maybe try some oven cleaner along with Ajax or Comet with the heavy duty green scrubbing pads.
|
09-21-2024, 08:23 PM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Carlos MN
Posts: 2,072
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
For the firewall I was thinking using the roll lock discs. But yes if you have undamaged paint areas the roll locks would be too course.
|
Yesterday, 08:59 AM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Winona Lake, IN
Posts: 6,318
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
__________________
70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
Yesterday, 09:56 AM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: TX
Posts: 1,586
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
70Stovebolt, that looks like a good thing to try. OP might also try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser/Melamine sponge. They are essentially a very fine sanding sponge.
|
Yesterday, 05:09 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 7,268
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
Try soaking it in wd 40?
__________________
Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
Yesterday, 05:19 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: union,ky
Posts: 1,568
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
How about a pressure washing it and soap solution. Good luck.
|
Today, 01:32 AM | #14 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Ca
Posts: 537
|
Re: Post engine fire clean up
Quote:
|
|
Bookmarks |
|
|