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09-16-2004, 04:44 PM | #1 |
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Cleaning engine bay
No idea on how the stuff got there.. Just build over time I guess. Anybody reccommend a good cleaning product for this? Thanks.
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09-16-2004, 04:46 PM | #2 |
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Most popular choices on here are Simple Green the engine bay first, let it soak, and then rinse.
I use Simple Green first and then hit it with my steamer |
09-16-2004, 04:50 PM | #3 |
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Where can I get thta stuff from?
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09-16-2004, 04:54 PM | #4 |
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Wal-Mart, Target, or any automotive parts store. Some have also reported that Orange-scented Degreasers work just as well too. You basically want a degreaser formula to help rid of that nasty stuff...
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09-16-2004, 05:03 PM | #5 |
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walmart beware, simple green smells horrible. I much prefer one of the other degreasers...
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09-16-2004, 05:07 PM | #6 | |
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09-16-2004, 05:09 PM | #7 |
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nICHE! I'll have to check it out. The old stuff just effs with my nose and makes me feel sick.
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09-16-2004, 05:17 PM | #8 |
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where you get that at mt?
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09-16-2004, 05:29 PM | #9 |
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Simple green doesnt damage any of the surfaces under the hood? I know it ruins pretty much everything else.
I would be cautious when doing it... ~v6 |
09-16-2004, 06:14 PM | #10 | |
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09-16-2004, 06:56 PM | #11 |
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So is simple green not safe to use then?
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09-16-2004, 06:59 PM | #12 |
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simple green is fine to use - i use it on all of my scoobs.. never had an issue.. yet.
it's non toxic and hey... I LIKE THE SMELL OF SIMPLE GREEN so back off okay????! |
09-16-2004, 08:24 PM | #13 |
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Caution
Don't forget to put a plastic bag over the Alternator before any pressure washing!
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09-16-2004, 09:31 PM | #14 |
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sg, that smilie ROCKS.
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09-16-2004, 09:34 PM | #15 |
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I got some foaming simple green made for car car in a spray can? Is it save to use under the hood, and on certains parts of engine? Like intake manifold?
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09-16-2004, 09:47 PM | #16 |
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Subie gal says so... so it must be.
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09-16-2004, 10:24 PM | #17 |
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i just used it to take 13 years of grime off of my nissan's engine bay, the key is to (as other people said) is to put it in, let it soak, then rinse it off.
and i too like the smell. |
09-16-2004, 10:47 PM | #18 |
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its perfectly safe.
i work at a carwash we use simple green for tons of stuf including carpet, engine bay, deep interior cleaning, and more. just spray her down and rinse. For a like new look spray tire shine over all rubber and black surfaces for an awsoem look. |
09-17-2004, 09:08 AM | #19 |
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are there any precautions to take while doing this? Last time I did this to my older scooby the thing ran like **** afterwards. There was water in the plugs/boots . what should I cover up/look out for??
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09-17-2004, 09:50 AM | #20 |
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yea, what exactly should i make sure to cover ie: alternater, my aftermarket intake tmic etc ?
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09-17-2004, 10:09 AM | #21 |
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I swear theres a carwash topic every week.
My car has 52k on it and I don't cover ANYTHING... just dont be a friggen moron and spray your alternator for 5 minutes with a high pressure washer. I have cleaned over 100 engines and never covered a damn thing and they all came out nice and clean with no problems. Make sure your engine is warm so the grease and gunk will loosen up easier. Hopefully you end up something like this: (old picture) |
09-17-2004, 12:18 PM | #22 |
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damn that is clean
Mine is pretty dirty and needs a good cleaning. Simple green is the way to go? |
09-17-2004, 12:18 PM | #23 |
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Wow, really clean engine bay. I too use simple green, I also use meguiars nxt rubber protectant on the hoses and black parts, really looks clean when done.
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09-17-2004, 12:54 PM | #24 |
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2k2.. THat clean just after a powerwashing? What method do you use?
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09-17-2004, 01:16 PM | #25 |
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mmm... simple green. Works great, in fact, I need to wash by engine bay soon too.
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