How to wash the shaker - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03Mach1Matt · 03-05-2009, 08:16 PM

This may be a stupid question, but how do you go about cleaning around the shaker. I'm guessing no water can go down it into the intake or else you get water in the air intake.

CompOrange · 03-05-2009, 08:20 PM

Easiest way to do a deep cleaning on it is take the two bolts holding it on off and then soak it in simple green and then scrub with a stiff nylon bristle brush. Other products can be used for a really nasty looking shaker such as pig spit, but I have found that Simple Green can revive even the nastiest of the shakers.

On the car I just clean it with my wash soap and then the same nylon brush. No worries of how much water goes down there, there are drains built into your shaker for a reason. Lol.

AConklin · 03-05-2009, 08:29 PM

After you wash it - apply some Mother's Back to Black. I use that on the chin spoiler, mirrors, etc.... Hot sh!t.

GRB60 · 03-06-2009, 07:24 AM

To answer the question he asked:

Just wash normally around the shaker. It has drains to route the water to the ground. I avoid hitting it directly with the spray so the drains aren't overmatched. Any water that gets into the engine compartment will not get to the intake, though, and will not cause a running problem.

GRB60 · 03-06-2009, 07:27 AM

To answer the question he asked:

Just wash normally around the shaker. It has drains to route the water to the ground. I avoid hitting it directly with the spray so the drains aren't overmatched. Any water that gets into the engine compartment will not get to the intake, though, and will not cause a running problem.

ScreamingMach46 · 03-11-2009, 12:41 AM

Just open the hood and clean it before you wash the car.

DSMach1 · 03-11-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AConklin

After you wash it - apply some Mother's Back to Black. I use that on the chin spoiler, mirrors, etc.... Hot sh!t.

Is there any liquid run off with the Back To Black??? Kinda like if you use too much tire shine and you find it on your fenders???

ASMACH · 03-11-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DSMach1

Is there any liquid run off with the Back To Black??? Kinda like if you use too much tire shine and you find it on your fenders???

nope...i just squirt some on a rag and rub it in

MachThunder · 03-11-2009, 04:28 PM

I just use normal soap (along with the rest of the car), gentle nylon brush on the shaker itself, as others have said... the same drains that deal with rain keep up just fine with rinse water.

I also use Back to Black... not every wash, but I rub a bit on whenever I wax the car just in case I accidentally touch the shaker with wax. If I get any on, the layer of Back to Black keeps it from sticking, then I wipe the excess off with a cloth after I'm done waxing the hood.

That's almost certainly more often than I HAVE to use it, but the stuff works great on any black (especially textured) trim surface to keep those "ooops" amounts of wax from being difficult to remove.

DSMach1 · 03-12-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ASMACH

nope...i just squirt some on a rag and rub it in

Awesome, ill pick up a bottle of that next time i go to the parts store...

311-420 · 03-12-2009, 08:08 PM

back 2 black FTW! The shaker will look better than new.

i have found that applying it with a round wax applicator pad works the best to get in between the grooves.

shame302 · 03-12-2009, 09:31 PM

I hate all those greasy armor all type products personally. I have used BTB and it works alright.

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works great on any black (especially textured) trim surface to keep those "ooops" amounts of wax from being difficult to remove.

A pencil eraser works great for that.

USMCWeatherMan · 03-13-2009, 06:44 PM

Mine was looking really faded along with the black Honeycomb rear panel. Some Mother's BTB and a little elbow grease got them looking brand new again!!

Big Ron · 03-14-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

i have found that applying it with a round wax applicator pad works the best to get in between the grooves.

I use a round sponge applicator that use for polishing your shoes.....it fits just right on the front spoiler also. The handle keeps your hands clean and keeps everything off of the paint!

Big Ron

MRS.SHKR · 03-14-2009, 02:29 PM

black to back ROCKS +1,000,000,000,000,000

MachGirl04 · 03-14-2009, 03:50 PM

My car doesn't sit outside much, I haven't ever thought it was terribly faded but from what I have learned on here and it always helps mine, just wash it and get on that with a decent brush (not a crazy wire brush). Back to black works on many things so I'd say it's cool, I just haven't used it on the shaker before, wouldn't hurt. I think it requires constant redoing. Da Colonel swears by the Pig Spit and I still haven't gotten that stuff even though I keep intending to do so. Some others say that's good stuff, too. I'd either go with soap or simple green & the brush or order the pig spit. My opinion, but i haven't seen any opinions to argue with really.

DSMach1 · 03-14-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MRS.SHKR

black to back ROCKS +1,000,000,000,000,000

Someone experiencing dyslexia???, lol Just giving you crap...

MRS.SHKR · 03-14-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DSMach1

Someone experiencing dyslexia???, lol Just giving you crap...

shut yo face! :P

DSMach1 · 03-14-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MRS.SHKR

shut yo face! :P

I know i know, im in a goofy mood...

Apollo240 · 03-15-2009, 12:03 AM

Back to black FTW

MRS.SHKR · 03-15-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DSMach1

I know i know, im in a goofy mood...

and i have dyslexia

lol

DSMach1 · 03-16-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MRS.SHKR

and i have dyslexia

lol

Lol...Wait, are you serious??? Cause your gonna make me feel bad that i made a funny about something you actually have...

blown03Mach1 · 03-18-2009, 08:42 AM

Do not worry about getting water inside your shaker while washing your car, there are two drains. First drain is on the rubber boot that surrounds the shaker and seal to the under side of the hood. The second drain it located in the front of the shaker located on the drivers side. In fact look at the left front of the shaker and you should have two hoses that go from the shaker down past the power steering pump and allow that water to drain under the car.

As mentioned you should not get any water in you intake unless you spray more water inside you shaker than the drain can evacuate.

MRS.SHKR · 03-18-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DSMach1

Lol...Wait, are you serious??? Cause your gonna make me feel bad that i made a funny about something you actually have...

LMAO! occasionally, but its very mild. I just misread/ type things wrong sometimes no biggie LOL

03-05-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
03Mach1Matt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	How to wash the shaker This may be a stupid question, but how do you go about cleaning around the shaker. I'm guessing no water can go down it into the intake or else you get water in the air intake.

03-05-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
CompOrange PSR Mafia Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,011	Re: How to wash the shaker Easiest way to do a deep cleaning on it is take the two bolts holding it on off and then soak it in simple green and then scrub with a stiff nylon bristle brush. Other products can be used for a really nasty looking shaker such as pig spit, but I have found that Simple Green can revive even the nastiest of the shakers. On the car I just clean it with my wash soap and then the same nylon brush. No worries of how much water goes down there, there are drains built into your shaker for a reason. Lol. __________________ 2010 Triumph Daytona 675 2003 Mach 1 - Azure Blue 5 speed Mostly stock...except for a few goodies

03-05-2009, 08:29 PM	#3
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: How to wash the shaker After you wash it - apply some Mother's Back to Black. I use that on the chin spoiler, mirrors, etc.... Hot sh!t.

03-06-2009, 07:24 AM	#4
GRB60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 2,144	Re: How to wash the shaker To answer the question he asked: Just wash normally around the shaker. It has drains to route the water to the ground. I avoid hitting it directly with the spray so the drains aren't overmatched. Any water that gets into the engine compartment will not get to the intake, though, and will not cause a running problem. __________________ 2003 Torch Red 5 spd w/ IUP Built: 7/16/03

03-06-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
GRB60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 2,144	Re: How to wash the shaker To answer the question he asked: Just wash normally around the shaker. It has drains to route the water to the ground. I avoid hitting it directly with the spray so the drains aren't overmatched. Any water that gets into the engine compartment will not get to the intake, though, and will not cause a running problem. __________________ 2003 Torch Red 5 spd w/ IUP Built: 7/16/03

03-11-2009, 12:41 AM	#6
ScreamingMach46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 907	Re: How to wash the shaker Just open the hood and clean it before you wash the car. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 - Screaming Yellow - 5 speed - IUP - 1 of 624 Full Bolt-ons, Built Rear, NX 100 shot, tune by Tim Barth @ MPH N/A - 12.7 @ 107 (1.70) N2O - 380rwhp 487rwtq 12.03 @ 110 (1.55) SOLD 2004 Cobra - Screaming Yellow - T56 - 1 of 299 KB 2.8H @ 20lbs, 98 Intake Cams, E85, Tune by Tim Barth @ MPH 711rwhp 635rwtq

03-11-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
MachThunder AF Blue and Azure Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 329	Re: How to wash the shaker I just use normal soap (along with the rest of the car), gentle nylon brush on the shaker itself, as others have said... the same drains that deal with rain keep up just fine with rinse water. I also use Back to Black... not every wash, but I rub a bit on whenever I wax the car just in case I accidentally touch the shaker with wax. If I get any on, the layer of Back to Black keeps it from sticking, then I wipe the excess off with a cloth after I'm done waxing the hood. That's almost certainly more often than I HAVE to use it, but the stuff works great on any black (especially textured) trim surface to keep those "ooops" amounts of wax from being difficult to remove.

03-12-2009, 08:08 PM	#11
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: How to wash the shaker back 2 black FTW! The shaker will look better than new. i have found that applying it with a round wax applicator pad works the best to get in between the grooves. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

03-13-2009, 06:44 PM	#13
USMCWeatherMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 532	Re: How to wash the shaker Mine was looking really faded along with the black Honeycomb rear panel. Some Mother's BTB and a little elbow grease got them looking brand new again!!

03-14-2009, 02:29 PM	#15
MRS.SHKR SHAKE ME :D Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,752	Re: How to wash the shaker black to back ROCKS +1,000,000,000,000,000 __________________ SIG 2009 Vapor Metallic Shelby GT500 "Harvey" Ford Racing CAI Ford Racing tune Instagram: GT500Chick Mach 1 Registry "Shelby Division"

03-14-2009, 03:50 PM	#16
MachGirl04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,466	Re: How to wash the shaker My car doesn't sit outside much, I haven't ever thought it was terribly faded but from what I have learned on here and it always helps mine, just wash it and get on that with a decent brush (not a crazy wire brush). Back to black works on many things so I'd say it's cool, I just haven't used it on the shaker before, wouldn't hurt. I think it requires constant redoing. Da Colonel swears by the Pig Spit and I still haven't gotten that stuff even though I keep intending to do so. Some others say that's good stuff, too. I'd either go with soap or simple green & the brush or order the pig spit. My opinion, but i haven't seen any opinions to argue with really. __________________ Angela -------------- 2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, Auto 18" Wheel Replica Magnum 500s, BFG KDWs, Borla Catback, K&N FIPKII, & too much bling to list 1994 T-Bird LX, V8, Black 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Vert, 7-Up Special 2004 Mustang Coupe, V6, Torch Red ( That's all for now. )

03-15-2009, 12:03 AM	#20
Apollo240 12's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In front of SparksMach1, MD Posts: 1,655	Re: How to wash the shaker Back to black FTW __________________ Old Mach: 2003 Torch Red, IUP, Flowmaster Cat-back, Steeda Tri Ax, Predator, JLT RAI, PHP spacer, BBK long tubes, BBK O/R H, Accufab 307/318 Current: Ls1 Corvette

03-18-2009, 08:42 AM	#23
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: How to wash the shaker Do not worry about getting water inside your shaker while washing your car, there are two drains. First drain is on the rubber boot that surrounds the shaker and seal to the under side of the hood. The second drain it located in the front of the shaker located on the drivers side. In fact look at the left front of the shaker and you should have two hoses that go from the shaker down past the power steering pump and allow that water to drain under the car. As mentioned you should not get any water in you intake unless you spray more water inside you shaker than the drain can evacuate. __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

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