Simple Green??
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Drifting
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From: LaVerne CA
Simple Green??
Anyone use Simple Green on there rims, engine or other parts of the car? I used to use it on my rims 20+ years ago when i was a teenager...i have the 08 split spoke rims
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engine and exhaust tips....I don't even have to rub the exhaust tips dirt just rinses off
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From: Katy TX
I wouldn't recommend it on clearcoated wheels. It can/will eat the clear off. I used to use a diluted (50/50 water/simple green) mix on my old Fikse wheels, per their recommendation, and it worked well, but those wheels were raw polished aluminum hoops with anodized centers.
I've used the same diluted solution on metal engine parts, but make sure you rinse THOROUGHLY, as it can pit aluminum.
-Mike
I've used the same diluted solution on metal engine parts, but make sure you rinse THOROUGHLY, as it can pit aluminum.
-Mike
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From: northern New Jersey
I've used it alot on rims, brakes, and exhaust tips. But after reading above on damaging clearcoat I'll probably lay off on the rims. I am very thorough on the rinsing so hopefully I didn't do any damage.
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From: Orange CA
I mist my engine compartment with water and then use a 50/50 solution of water and Simple Green in a spray bottle. I spray the compartment and wipe or brush the areas i can reach. I rinse it down with a light mist afterwards. No problems, every thing looks like new under the hood.
