Engine Cleaning Advice
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Nashville, TN
Great pics. So, I'm sold. Convinced 100%.
Even though it seems like a lot of work just to turn your engine block grey, having a grey engine block is even more awesome than a whole lifetime supply of Three Wolves Moon tshirts.
So I swear the next time I want to turn my engine block grey, I'm going to use Simple Green. Aqueous solution too! I swear.
I'm giving up my former engine-greying mixture, a 50/50 blend of 40 Mule Team Borax and Pixie Leet's Chicken Whitenin'. I'm not even sure that's aqueous anyhow.
Plus the Simple Green produces a grey that's the perfect contrast for my GT Silver.
Double the awesomeness!
My cousin Stuckey will be jealous as hell. Stock color engine block on a GT3 RS, what a chump.
BTW, what's up at Simple Green anyhow? Who would make two different products that are specifically designed for and tested on aluminum, when the regular stuff is just so great? Probably some corporate weenies trying to horn in on the glory of the original formula.
Plus with skilled labor so cheap, getting guys to make sure that the rivets, connectors, wiring harnesses, bolts, clamps, fasteners, etc are completely rinsed, dried, and then lovingly re-sealed with the appropriate grade of wax or Cosmoline is a piece of cake. Who even thinks about inventing such unnecessary nonsense as Extreme Simple Green Aircraft and Precision Cleaner? Besides, have you looked at the number of rivets on planes today? There are PLENTY. Just like those pesky wiring boots in the engine compartment of your car. If a few give way because they got corroded, who cares. There are plenty more.
I'm off for a traditional southern Simple Green and Branch with lunch.
Even though it seems like a lot of work just to turn your engine block grey, having a grey engine block is even more awesome than a whole lifetime supply of Three Wolves Moon tshirts.
So I swear the next time I want to turn my engine block grey, I'm going to use Simple Green. Aqueous solution too! I swear.
I'm giving up my former engine-greying mixture, a 50/50 blend of 40 Mule Team Borax and Pixie Leet's Chicken Whitenin'. I'm not even sure that's aqueous anyhow.
Plus the Simple Green produces a grey that's the perfect contrast for my GT Silver.
Double the awesomeness!
My cousin Stuckey will be jealous as hell. Stock color engine block on a GT3 RS, what a chump.
BTW, what's up at Simple Green anyhow? Who would make two different products that are specifically designed for and tested on aluminum, when the regular stuff is just so great? Probably some corporate weenies trying to horn in on the glory of the original formula.
Plus with skilled labor so cheap, getting guys to make sure that the rivets, connectors, wiring harnesses, bolts, clamps, fasteners, etc are completely rinsed, dried, and then lovingly re-sealed with the appropriate grade of wax or Cosmoline is a piece of cake. Who even thinks about inventing such unnecessary nonsense as Extreme Simple Green Aircraft and Precision Cleaner? Besides, have you looked at the number of rivets on planes today? There are PLENTY. Just like those pesky wiring boots in the engine compartment of your car. If a few give way because they got corroded, who cares. There are plenty more.
I'm off for a traditional southern Simple Green and Branch with lunch.
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From: Milwaukee, Wi
Here is a article on "How To Detail Your Engine Bay" with pics
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Mainly, St Pete FL
Cooperider is a good guy and knows what he's talking about.
But you're running the risk of relighting the Simple Green debate.
Trust me, you'd rather memorize the cumulative monthly meeting notes of the Provo Municipal Airport Authority than get that going again.
But you're running the risk of relighting the Simple Green debate.
Trust me, you'd rather memorize the cumulative monthly meeting notes of the Provo Municipal Airport Authority than get that going again.
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From: Temecula, CA
Here is a article on "How To Detail Your Engine Bay" with pics
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ur-engine-bay/
My DD may need an engine cleaning, if it does I'll try to post some before/after shots.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Mainly, St Pete FL
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1
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From: Texas
After doing some research this one appears the best rated:
Griots Garage 10959 Engine Cleaner 22oz
I do before and after and we'll see!
Griots Garage 10959 Engine Cleaner 22oz
I do before and after and we'll see!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,184
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From: L.A.
I use the gunk stuff sprayed onto a rag. I only clean what my arms can reach and is visible. And BTW, the engine only gets cleaned about once a year as I live in SoCal where the air quality is pure and pristine hahaha.
