My engine bay is filthy!
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Burning Brakes
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Just an FYI - Simple Green has known issues with aluminum if it's left on.
I use their aircraft stuff for everything
http://gsa.simplegreen.com/gsa_products_extreme.php
I use their aircraft stuff for everything
http://gsa.simplegreen.com/gsa_products_extreme.php
Melting Slicks
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Been using Simple Green for years on my vette and street rod. Spray on, let sit for 5-10 minutes, spray off with garden hose, blow off any water remaining with air compressor. You'll be amazed!
Drifting
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Just an FYI - Simple Green has known issues with aluminum if it's left on.
I use their aircraft stuff for everything
http://gsa.simplegreen.com/gsa_products_extreme.php
I use their aircraft stuff for everything
http://gsa.simplegreen.com/gsa_products_extreme.php
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I use this method. I wait until the engine is hot, then I usually go to the do it yourself carwash with the hand wands. Spray the soap on the engine, rest the hood on the hinges. This will let the soap soak and help loosen up stubborn dirt. I then wash the rest of the car, do the rinse etc. Then go back to the engine bay and rinse it off. By the time I get home it is 95% dry. Then I just blot up any left over water and armor all it.
Le Mans Master
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Can anyone confirm that a block can crack from getting sprayed?
Tim
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I agree, I have been cleaning my 2000 camaro, vette and silverado(LS6 motor) engines this way for years. As long as you dont use extreme water pressure near electrical connectors you wont have an issue. I also have never had a issue after a cleaning.
I use this method. I wait until the engine is hot, then I usually go to the do it yourself carwash with the hand wands. Spray the soap on the engine, rest the hood on the hinges. This will let the soap soak and help loosen up stubborn dirt. I then wash the rest of the car, do the rinse etc. Then go back to the engine bay and rinse it off. By the time I get home it is 95% dry. Then I just blot up any left over water and armor all it.
By hand I just use a old wash mit and dish soap. the steps above still apply.
I use this method. I wait until the engine is hot, then I usually go to the do it yourself carwash with the hand wands. Spray the soap on the engine, rest the hood on the hinges. This will let the soap soak and help loosen up stubborn dirt. I then wash the rest of the car, do the rinse etc. Then go back to the engine bay and rinse it off. By the time I get home it is 95% dry. Then I just blot up any left over water and armor all it.
By hand I just use a old wash mit and dish soap. the steps above still apply.
One other item if you have an open element air intake either take it off or cover it with trash bags .
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Zero chance of cracking a block.. I can't believe that was even brought up.
Someone's man-card might possibly be revoked.
Dumping water on a scalding hot turbine exhaust housing has chance... But not a scalding hot block.
Someone's man-card might possibly be revoked.
Dumping water on a scalding hot turbine exhaust housing has chance... But not a scalding hot block.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
I LOVE this stuff too....great UV blocker too!
It can be hard to find in some areas, I get it a marine/boat supply cause non of the car places around here carry any of the 303 product line any more...
Aerospace 303
http://www.303products.com/
It can be hard to find in some areas, I get it a marine/boat supply cause non of the car places around here carry any of the 303 product line any more...
Aerospace 303http://www.303products.com/
