Does anyone use Simple Green? What do you guys recommend?
cleaning engine
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What happens if you use simple green and the engine is warm/hot?
Simple Green is dilute oven cleaner, so it works good. Spray it all over an engine as it sure makes it look pretty. Losers whine about the fact that it seeps into mechanical and electrical connections and corrodes the aluminum and copper over time, but hey, what do you expect from people who waste their time cleaning with less effective chemicals ?
[I use it for the driveway and parts without crevices that I can rinse well, and don't worry about steel as basic solutions don't really bother the stuff. I don't spray engines or assemblies with it, instead I'll use a petroleum based cleaner on greasy surfaces, WD40 or some other old timey engine cleaners work ok when brushed, rinse, and maybe Armor All everything and brush & wipe. I wouldn't steam clean either, but it seems popular.
[I use it for the driveway and parts without crevices that I can rinse well, and don't worry about steel as basic solutions don't really bother the stuff. I don't spray engines or assemblies with it, instead I'll use a petroleum based cleaner on greasy surfaces, WD40 or some other old timey engine cleaners work ok when brushed, rinse, and maybe Armor All everything and brush & wipe. I wouldn't steam clean either, but it seems popular.
Yes i do Agree 100 % With You on The Simple Green ! But Give This a Try ,After Cleaning up Your engine with SG, Let It Dry 100% Then Try Some SONUS Motor Kote ! It is a Acrylic Sealent. Seals Plastic,Metal & Rubber With a Durabal Acrylic
wax Sealant ! Dries to a hard Dust Resistant Surface ! You can Use it On Engine,Bed Liner,Rocker Panels , Wheel well Liners, Black Plastic Valances . This Stuff Is Great Like a Wax For Your Engine !!
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Col.
I've had very good results with engine degreasers.Just spray it everywhere in the engine compartment,wait about half an hour,then go to a self service car wash and use the high pressure spray.Man, it leaves it super clean!!!
I've used Simple Green on my Jeep 4.0 for years with no problems at all. No stains, no etch, no nothing.
Yep Just Cleaned my Wife Jetta TDI , Engine was Warm 60/40 SG
Let Stand for 15-20 min, Clean as a baby But ! No Stains No Etching ! JUST CLEAN ! Great Stuff !
Col.
i wish i had pictures of the engine bay of my last car. stained the block, ate up all the small unpainted steel brackets.
and the engine was just warm, not hot when i did it.
i've been using simple green for years, and will continue to do so, but it screwed it up quite a bit.
and the engine was just warm, not hot when i did it.
i've been using simple green for years, and will continue to do so, but it screwed it up quite a bit.
i hit submit too quickly.
from the faq:
Aluminum - Is it safe to use Simple Green on aluminum?
Simple Green products have been successfully and safely used on aircraft, automotive, industrial and consumer aluminum items for over 20 years. However, caution and common sense must be used: Aluminum is a soft metal that easily corrodes with unprotected exposure to water. The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green or Crystal Simple Green can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times of All-Purpose Simple Green and Crystal Simple Green with unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes. Large cleaning jobs should be conducted in smaller-area stages to achieve lower contact time. Rinsing after cleaning should always be extremely thorough - paying special attention to flush out cracks and crevices to remove all Simple Green/Crystal Simple Green residues. Unfinished, uncoated or unpainted aluminum cleaned with Simple Green products should receive some sort of protectant after cleaning to prevent oxidation.
from the faq:
Aluminum - Is it safe to use Simple Green on aluminum?
Simple Green products have been successfully and safely used on aircraft, automotive, industrial and consumer aluminum items for over 20 years. However, caution and common sense must be used: Aluminum is a soft metal that easily corrodes with unprotected exposure to water. The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green or Crystal Simple Green can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times of All-Purpose Simple Green and Crystal Simple Green with unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes. Large cleaning jobs should be conducted in smaller-area stages to achieve lower contact time. Rinsing after cleaning should always be extremely thorough - paying special attention to flush out cracks and crevices to remove all Simple Green/Crystal Simple Green residues. Unfinished, uncoated or unpainted aluminum cleaned with Simple Green products should receive some sort of protectant after cleaning to prevent oxidation.
If the alkalinity is a problem with Simple Green, then why not add some lemon juice to the mix to reduce it?
So did I when I was a detailer at a body shop. I may look for some regular engine cleaner next time.
Col can you get this locally or just off the net???
I Have not found any at any store ! We Are Trying To Stock But Are Working Out The Dist End Of It , So Just Buy It off The Net for 10 bucks a bottle ! That Is The lowest price i have found !
Col.
Simple Green products should receive some sort of protectant after cleaning to prevent oxidation.
That is why i use Sonus !
That is why i use Sonus !
K thanks..i may try some of this stuff..
I use mild car wash soap mixed with water and spray it all over. I use Engine Brite on spots where there is heavy oil/grease. I then rinse with low pressure and air dry it. I do this all with a cold engine. I don't have to worry about hard chemicals doing any harm to anything. I do this about once every 6 months, and my engines always look great.
I've also used simple green, watered down a bit, and have never had a problem with it. I'm just more cautious now, and car wash soap is about as mild as it gets.
I've also used simple green, watered down a bit, and have never had a problem with it. I'm just more cautious now, and car wash soap is about as mild as it gets.
if you want to ruin your engine suface and all the other parts in the compartment then use sonas motor kote...stay away from this stuff!!!many other people have complained about this #@$%! in autotopia...use a mix of vinylex and water will give you a great shine and protect everything.
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