Originally Posted By: buster
Simple Green Pro HD from Home Depot works good.
+1 and it won't mess up aluminum.
Simple Green Pro HD from Home Depot works good.
+1 and it won't mess up aluminum.
Best engine bay cleaner
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purple power at WM. dilute in half and spray on and wait for a few minutes and hose off.
Originally Posted By: gary031
If you engine has lots of Aluminum, and you decide to use Simple Green and let it dwell, your in for some surprises. That's one ugly combo. Simple Green HD, better choice.
That is why I use Awesome from the dollar store. Its mild on paint, trim and aluminum.
I have been power washing motors for decades. Never had a problem. Modern motors are sealed well. Sure use common sence and don't power spray the alternator electronics or the fan belts and blades. The fuse box is weather tight(usually).
I spray it on , let it soak on a warm motor and the entire area, let it sit 10 minutes , pressure it off.
If you engine has lots of Aluminum, and you decide to use Simple Green and let it dwell, your in for some surprises. That's one ugly combo. Simple Green HD, better choice.
That is why I use Awesome from the dollar store. Its mild on paint, trim and aluminum.
I have been power washing motors for decades. Never had a problem. Modern motors are sealed well. Sure use common sence and don't power spray the alternator electronics or the fan belts and blades. The fuse box is weather tight(usually).
I spray it on , let it soak on a warm motor and the entire area, let it sit 10 minutes , pressure it off.
Originally Posted By: chad8
Originally Posted By: gary031
If you engine has lots of Aluminum, and you decide to use Simple Green and let it dwell, your in for some surprises. That's one ugly combo. Simple Green HD, better choice.
That is why I use Awesome from the dollar store.
I buy the Awesome 32oz refills by the case from dollar tree. $12 bucks for 12 32oz bottles shipped free to the local store. Can't beat that! Been using it for years. But it's just one cleaning product of many in my arsenal.
Originally Posted By: gary031
If you engine has lots of Aluminum, and you decide to use Simple Green and let it dwell, your in for some surprises. That's one ugly combo. Simple Green HD, better choice.
That is why I use Awesome from the dollar store.
I buy the Awesome 32oz refills by the case from dollar tree. $12 bucks for 12 32oz bottles shipped free to the local store. Can't beat that! Been using it for years. But it's just one cleaning product of many in my arsenal.
Originally Posted By: mmab
Meguiars's APC+. One of the best cleaners you can find.
For engines, I like to go a step further: Megs Super Degreaser
Even so, APC/APC+ and Super Degreaser are two must-have products around the house/garage.
Meguiars's APC+. One of the best cleaners you can find.
For engines, I like to go a step further: Megs Super Degreaser
Even so, APC/APC+ and Super Degreaser are two must-have products around the house/garage.
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Originally Posted By: gary031
That is why I use Awesome from the dollar store.
Is it this?
http://reviews.dollartree.com/0550/985190/reviews.htm
Do you use it full strength?
That is why I use Awesome from the dollar store.
Is it this?
http://reviews.dollartree.com/0550/985190/reviews.htm
Do you use it full strength?
This is the second best I ever used in industrial setting. Spray Nine
http://www.spraynine.com/product/non-butyl-cleanerdegreaser-641
The BEST was, as I recall, NBC cleaner/degreaser. I am going to sleep for a couple hours tho. Work in a few. Will look tomorrow.
NBC was the BRAND, not the type.
It was used for so much, but could not contact unpainted aluminum. It would etch it but actually looked nice. IE alternator housings.
http://www.spraynine.com/product/non-butyl-cleanerdegreaser-641
The BEST was, as I recall, NBC cleaner/degreaser. I am going to sleep for a couple hours tho. Work in a few. Will look tomorrow.
NBC was the BRAND, not the type.
It was used for so much, but could not contact unpainted aluminum. It would etch it but actually looked nice. IE alternator housings.
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