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best degreaser to clean a enginewhats the best stuff to clean that wont harm the orignial paint. thanks mattthis thread has 4 replies and has been viewed 955 times
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10-21-2009, 11:32 PM
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best degreaser to clean a engine
whats the best stuff to clean that wont harm the orignial paint. thanks matt
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10-21-2009, 11:55 PM
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Re: best degreaser to clean a engine
Tar and bug remover is my weapon of choice for the really thick hard to get off stuff, and then i use ATF for thiner grime.
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10-22-2009, 09:59 AM
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Re: best degreaser to clean a engine
Matt:
Go to your local auto parts store and get some "Gunk" concentrate. It also comes in aerosol cans but I haven't used that form of it so can't comment. Mix the concentrate as instructed with kerosene and apply as instructed. Works like a champ and is not hard on paint. Take care - Elden  http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand
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10-22-2009, 10:30 AM
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Re: best degreaser to clean a engine
I clean off what I can with a rag, then use ERA laundry detergent liquid or Ivory dish soap, I paint it on with a brush nice and think and let it set for a few hours, wash off and repeat. I use a toothbrush to clean with and have never taken original paint off yet.
Greg
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10-22-2009, 11:21 AM
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Re: best degreaser to clean a engine
Dawn dish detergent works wonderful on baked on steam cylinder oil on a boiler.
Beth
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