bjamick

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Ok well this past weekend i cleaned up my engine bay, and i went and bought some degreaser from advance. I put it in a spray bottle and sprayed it all over the engine bay, but it was hot and i think it dried before i put the water on it so i sprayed it down again with the degreaser and then sprayed it off with water. Now it has like a dull look on the heads and valve covers. I was wondering what kind do you guys use that is strong enough to actually eat grease and whatever else might be on there?

thanks
B.J.

Brian2006

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cd2.......

jmm98LS1

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You didn't spray that stuff on a hot engine did you? That will definitely discolor aluminum....always clean the engine when it's cold. I use purple power degreaser and CD2 engine detailer....work really well!

bjamick

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i did drive it about half a mile to get the degreaser but then i let the car sit for bout 30 min before i did it also. maybe thats what caused and i need to do it again when its cold. i cant remember what i used ill have to get a look at it when i get home.

bjamick

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well can you pick up that CD2 at any auto parts store like advance, or auto zone, or something like that or do i need to go to like home depot or lowes??

98ZWife

I always let my car sit all day or overnight before I tackle the engine. I have a Mustang that I show and have used Purple Power, but have discontinued use since I was worried it would discolor my intake manifold. Simple Green works pretty good, but I just bust knuckles and elbows with plain old water, a toothbrush, hard plastic scrubbie brush and wet rags. It takes longer, but I don't have to worry about getting water where it doesn't need to be - did that once. Had to let the mass air flow plug air out overnight to get the car to crank.

Bad Blu Formula

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Gunk engine degreaser here. I like using the original kind or the foam kind. I'm not a fan of the gel. Most degreasers will work best when the engine is warm.

~RedLineLs1~

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Gunk Citrus Engine Degreaser / Detailer. Works well. I was afraid it would attract dust like no other, but I was pleasantly surprised that it doesn't.

Sgt. Spuds

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Simple Green

bjamick

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i think i let the degreaser sit too long before i rinsed it off, i let it sit for prob 2-3 min. then i sprayed it again then i rinsed it off.

gavspurplez

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gunk, foaming engine cleaner.
i have used cd2, but i think it fades black plastic.

i do suggest the cd2 detailer

gavspurplez

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good degreaser but too "watery" for an engine bay.
i have tried it for my detailing customers but did not get the results i wanted

The old man

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The CD2 is great stuff. But all major stores here have quit selling it. I ordered a case of it off the web !!

Bird Man

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My bay never gets too dirty --- so I put some Dawn liquid in a spry bottle with a small amont of water and spray it on the greasy parts . works nice.

EvilBLK02TA

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Plus if you stay up with it and keep it clean, then it makes it a lot easier next time around you want to do a full detail

chris2000ss

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the key is to not let it get to dirty.i usually just use dawn dish soap and a bucket of water.

Bird Man

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well --that makes 2 of us!

Adam_346

yea , what he said.