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used simple green to clean engine bay, where did i go wrong?
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used simple green to clean engine bay, where did i go wrong?
ok first i rinsed it all down, then i sprayed it with the simple green, then i srcubed it with a toilet brush ibought, hard bristle. then rinsed and air dried with compressor, then wiped with rags
well after i got done wiping, i noticed the shock towers had some paint missing.. .??
is there a different cleaner i should use??
well after i got done wiping, i noticed the shock towers had some paint missing.. .??
is there a different cleaner i should use??
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the brush...... bad idea. simple green is harsh but shouldnt have done it, although i would have tested a spot where you couldnt see first. normal car wash soap would have been a better idea watching you dont get water all over the electronics
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If you just let it sit then rise it. I just use soap and water with a brush. Sometimes simple green can take paint off just soaking you can dilute it with water just to be safe
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I have used simple green a number of times to keep my engines clean (as in maintenance). If needed I used a toothbrush to help lift dirt in certain areas. I would only let it set for about 15-20 seconds before rinsing it off generously. I have never had any paint issues. And I never diluted it. The main issue is to not let it sit too long. Simple Green is powerful stuff.
However, after reading this thread I may switch to something else.
However, after reading this thread I may switch to something else.
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I've used Simple Green but did not feel at all comforabtle so now I only use Engine Bright and if it has to take a little more work to get clean, I'll put in the little extra work just to make sure nothing like this happens.
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this is why you use the right products for your car, why have a nice car and then try to go out the cheep way to clean it? it makes me cringe when i see people washing there cars with a wash cloth and bucket of dirty water, and they use dish soap.
use the proper products to clean your ride, and for what it is worth a mr clean dry eraser works wonders on parts you can even clean your suspension with it. for under the hood I would use the same soap I wash the car with and some kind of non abrassive brush. I wouldnt put simple green on my car for anything, I dont even like using paper towels with windex to clean my windows
use the proper products to clean your ride, and for what it is worth a mr clean dry eraser works wonders on parts you can even clean your suspension with it. for under the hood I would use the same soap I wash the car with and some kind of non abrassive brush. I wouldnt put simple green on my car for anything, I dont even like using paper towels with windex to clean my windows