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Old 07-26-2005, 05:00 PM   #1
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What do you guys use to clean and dust off the engine bay?
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:04 PM   #2
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:28 PM   #3
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ding, that's what I use
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:45 PM   #4
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:45 PM   #5
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wow...are you guys serious? can this get rid of the black soot on my intake manifold?
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Old 07-26-2005, 06:06 PM   #6
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wow...are you guys serious? can this get rid of the black soot on my intake manifold?
this stuff can get ANYTHING out / off of ANYTHING. seriously.

if something is really bad, dont dilute it... just spray it straight on. when i clean my wheels this is what i do. i dont even have to worry about scrubbing or anything. all the brake dust and stuff just comes off when the simple green flows off the wheel. the stuff is amazing.
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Old 07-26-2005, 06:11 PM   #7
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this stuff can get ANYTHING out / off of ANYTHING. seriously.

if something is really bad, dont dilute it... just spray it straight on. when i clean my wheels this is what i do. i dont even have to worry about scrubbing or anything. all the brake dust and stuff just comes off when the simple green flows off the wheel. the stuff is amazing.
do you have a polished finish on your wheels? I'd be a little afraid to try it on my SSR Professors.
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Old 07-26-2005, 06:14 PM   #8
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Vote three for Simple Green.
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Old 07-26-2005, 06:17 PM   #9
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Vote four for simple green. it's really good.
just make sure that the engine is cold, to avoid cracking something.
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Old 07-26-2005, 06:49 PM   #10
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do you have a polished finish on your wheels? I'd be a little afraid to try it on my SSR Professors.
I use it on my BBS's and it doesn't harm anything
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Old 07-26-2005, 07:54 PM   #11
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I take my car to one of the self-wash bays. Most have an engine cleaner, soak everything and then hit it with the high-pressure rinse. Works great! I never have to cover/protect anything,just clean it and drive away. Try not to get any on your paint though. I did once, sprayed it off, no harm done.
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Old 07-27-2005, 12:06 AM   #12
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do you have a polished finish on your wheels? I'd be a little afraid to try it on my SSR Professors.
i dont give a rats ass about my stock wrx wheels. i often leave them dirty as they have a slightly bronze look when dirty that i dig.
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Old 07-26-2005, 06:00 PM   #13
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There are other products that the members use on here, although most will agree with SG. Try a search for "Engine Cleaning" or something to that extent. I personally use SG and it's GREAT
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Old 07-26-2005, 07:58 PM   #14
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Vote 5 for simple green. Works great on fluid caps along with an old toothbrush.
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:15 PM   #15
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Simple Green works great
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Old 07-27-2005, 01:38 AM   #16
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i'm a lil late posting for this.. but used "Oil-Eater" damn stuff can make human fat disapear... well.. almost.. but it works really good at cleaning out your engine bay... used a few times :0
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Old 07-27-2005, 02:50 AM   #17
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i'm a lil late posting for this.. but used "Oil-Eater" damn stuff can make human fat disapear... well.. almost.. but it works really good at cleaning out your engine bay... used a few times :0
I'm a little scared to ask but why how do you know it will remove human fat from your engine compartment? Just a tip to help keep that from happening again. You are supposed to turn on the engien and let it cool before you start working on it.
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Old 07-27-2005, 09:28 AM   #18
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For a clean and detail, I like that CD2 stuff that is basically a can of Engine Brite and Tire Foam.
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Old 07-27-2005, 11:54 AM   #19
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ZEP brake cleaner, it will take off any crap produced by your engine with out scrubbing or washing. plus its self drying
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Old 07-27-2005, 12:37 PM   #20
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Don't forget to wipe down all your rubber hoses w/ 303 or some RuGlide after the cleaning! Keep everything all nice and pretty.
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Old 07-27-2005, 04:41 PM   #21
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Don't forget to wipe down all your rubber hoses w/ 303 or some RuGlide after the cleaning! Keep everything all nice and pretty.
What is 303 or RuGlide?
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Old 07-27-2005, 05:20 PM   #22
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you guys dont cover anything in your engine bay while hosing it down with water?
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:50 PM   #23
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What is 303 or RuGlide?
what he said????? i wanna make my hoses look brand new too...
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Old 07-29-2005, 01:05 PM   #24
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303 Aerospace Protectant. The best (imo and many others) interior/exterior dressing spray.

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant

Can be found locally in many marinas as it's a well known cleaner for boaters as well.

RuGlide, which I have only seen for sale at NAPA, is the liquid used on new tires before they mount the rubber on the actual rim. Works great as a proctectant for hoses. I use it to treat the rubber CV joints/boots when I rotate my tires. Prevents them from drying out and cracking.
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Old 07-30-2005, 06:38 AM   #25
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303 Aerospace Protectant. The best (imo and many others) interior/exterior dressing spray.

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant

Can be found locally in many marinas as it's a well known cleaner for boaters as well.

RuGlide, which I have only seen for sale at NAPA, is the liquid used on new tires before they mount the rubber on the actual rim. Works great as a proctectant for hoses. I use it to treat the rubber CV joints/boots when I rotate my tires. Prevents them from drying out and cracking.

We love 303 That is why we offerit to our customers.


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