I am looking for any information on what product(s) I can use besides soap and water to clean my engine block. (nothing harsh) I just want to remove oily dirt. I am not looking for any product(s) that will enhance or restore, just clean.
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re engine cleaning bill baird if the engine isn't too nasty i prefer simple green for general engine cleaning it's a good cleaner without being gawd awful harsh bill baird -
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re engine cleaning blt how did i know bill would jump on this like joe on sidepipe questions bills suggestion is good i testify to his car is just tooooooooo darn cleanComment
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re engine cleaning greg anderson you can check out mike antonick's secrets of corvette detailing in order of harshness i've found good products to be dawn detergent simple green castrol's super clean gregComment
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Liquid dishwashing soap added to water in a spray bottle. Spray dirty areas, let sit a minute or two, use hose spray to wash off.Comment
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re engine cleaning bill baird thanks for the compliment brian bill bairdComment
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re engine cleaning bill baird that book is a good book for tips on car detailing i highly recommend it bill bairdComment
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Wait for a nice warm day. Gather all your cleaning goodies, a good jack, and maybe a couple of cans of foam de-greaser. Drive over to your favorite $1 car wash and have at it. I suspect you're car is really dirty (underbody). This will get all the major grease and grime off. After this is done you should be able to easily keep it clean from then on with just short periodic hand cleaning. BobComment
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This method is great for major clean up although you have a lot of water to contend with on things that should not have water on them, also be VERY careful of any water on hot exhaust manifolds, they can crack very easily when cooled with even the hottest water.
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Gary, I have great success using cream hand cleaner, the kind that comes in a tub. Put it on with a medium sized paint brush, working it in to all crevices and nooks and crannies. Let it sit over night then wipe off with rags or those heavy duty paper shop towels. Go back over cleaned area with a clean dry cloth. It will look great and you won't have used water, breathed toxic fumes or handled harsh chemicals (your hands will look great, too). By the way, I have used this method to clean the ENTIRE engine compartment, including firewall, inner fenders, wiring, frame, fuel lines, brake lines, etc. Do the whole compartement in one operation.
I used this method on a 67 unrestored survivor coupe and it took an NCRS top flight award. Got rave reviews for orginal but clean engine compartment. One caveat, don't use hand cleaner on PAPER labels.
Try it, you'll like it.Comment
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