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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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my engine bay is really dirty. i used some degreaer and wire brushed what i could reach. any suggestions?? it was a cheap degreaser.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Simple green. That'* all i use. Just make sure the engine is warm, but not hot. and a light spray of water to rinse.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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i never thought of that. i use that stuff all summer to clean my seal coating equipment and my hands. duh. ok thanks
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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castrol super clean is the best i have tried so far. and many others here can vouch for it. actually, thats the reason i tried it.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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just dont get that on the paint
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Do NOT use Castrol Super Clean on your engine! It will EAT the paint on your inner fenders and strut towers, not to mention the STB itself, all other painted parts, and your fans and belts will sling it onto the fenders.

I use gunk foamy engine brite. Follow the directions on the can. Use two cans with a rinse and dry in between if necessary.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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i only let it sit for a couple minutes, then risne with my power washer. it didn't harm any paint, or belt.

is that if it sits for a long period of time?
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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It takes very little time to etch the paint. Especially if there'* no clear on top, which there isn't in the engine bay.

There are hundreds of other options besides a product known to damage paint (which is why I use it to strip paint off parts).

Remember my hood?
And my hood vents?


http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=91199

Don't use CSC anywhere near paint you care about. Even under the hood.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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Simple green works but Foamy engine brite is faster and more effective. Thats what I've used for years
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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I've been using simple green just because it was given to me. Seems like it leaves a white residue on parts though... maybe I'm letting it sit too long though.
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