clean engine bay

GuyWithCamera · Jul 4, 2012

i use super clean on the engine itself or wherever grease is, then spray detailer on the painted surfaces and plastics... then go over bigger plastics with back to black... cold or "warm" engine... never did or will do hot

stowayman · Jul 4, 2012

Is it wrong to love ostrichsaks signature?

Blueinstinct · Jul 4, 2012

Good job paracord :thumbup:

Ostrichsak · Jul 4, 2012

stowayman said: ↑

Is it wrong to love ostrichsaks signature?
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I don't see anything wrong with it. In fact, I loved it so much I married it.

92LandCruiser · Jul 4, 2012

Yeah your wife is pretty well yeah she's pretty.

I know you enjoy it so post more!

xsptaco07 · Jul 5, 2012

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I understand the dislike for Simple Green because I've had it etch valve cover aluminum. However, after I learned the proper way to use it, I really like it! The keys to avoiding issues w/ Simple Green are to apply it to a WET, COOL SURFACE and DO NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY. Rinse your COOL engine, apply Simple Green and let it soak for 1-2 minutes (you should use it at a diluted strength; I use 50/50), then rinse. Simple Green is all I use to clean my dirt bikes and vehicle engine compartments, and it does an excellent job on dirt, dust, grease, mud, etc. Once I learned the proper method I've had no issues with etching or discoloration. Again, ONLY APPLY IT TO A WET, COOL SURFACE and DO NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY!!!! Below is a snip from a popular motorcycle forum's "How-to" section regarding cleaning motocross bikes (the full article is here):
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i used simple green to clean the whole underside of my truck. Including the whole front and rear suspension and frame. It worked amazing! The next day i noticed some small streaking. I would definitely suggest following up with water and a brush!

cgs2k2 · Jul 5, 2012

Ostrichsak said: ↑

I don't see anything wrong with it. In fact, I loved it so much I married it.
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Oh my god....... that's your wife.

I love her....................................... sorry brother.

*back on topic*

colinm12 · Mar 18, 2014

Great thread, one question I couldn't figure out from seeing some of the posts and videos though:
Some people mentioned leaving the engine running while you clean it, some seemed to imply that they didn't. What is the verdict on this?

SCSPerformance · Mar 19, 2014

colinm12 said: ↑

Great thread, one question I couldn't figure out from seeing some of the posts and videos though:
Some people mentioned leaving the engine running while you clean it, some seemed to imply that they didn't. What is the verdict on this?
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I only start the engine after I hose everything off not when I'm actually cleaning it.

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