Engine Degreasers >>>

BadGT471 · 08-22-2003, 11:59 PM

I'm thinking about cleaning the engine on my 02 GAGT. I currently have 19k miles, and it's starting to get pretty dirty down there. My question is, what is the best degreaser to use? Also, how do I do this? Can I just spray the degreaser in the engine bay, then take a power washer and spray it down? If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. Also, how does detail places get everyting so shinny in there? Im thinkin they use armoral, but how do they spray it on there?

Thanks,
Jeff

AleroME · 08-23-2003, 01:52 AM

Simple Green... and normal hose .. does the trick

PS.. Avoid getting the alty and coil packs wet

for the shine.. just spray a crap load of armour all when dry and done.

SC/TGrandAm · 08-23-2003, 01:55 AM

Use simple green, let it set for about 10 minutes and scrub the really dirty places, then use your garden hose with not much presssure and rinse it off. Keep in mind to stay away from your alternator, plug wires, electronics as much as possible, those things dont like to swim

. Then for the shine, armor all works, spray it on a towel and wipe it on and let it dry, just keep it away from your acc belt. They actually make engine detailing spray that you can buy at autozone, etc. Might take a look.

SC/TGrandAm · 08-23-2003, 01:56 AM

ahh you beat me to it

hah

1993Grandamgt · 08-23-2003, 06:25 AM

greased lightning... and armor all

08-23-2003, 06:58 AM

Gunk Engine Degreaser....$0.99 .....spray it and then let sit 5 minutes then rinse off.

AleroME · 08-23-2003, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by j_espo1
Gunk Engine Degreaser....$0.99 .....spray it and then let sit 5 minutes then rinse off.

It works.. but it smells aweful when spraying it. I had a can... used it for 30 sec and threw it away. Also you can't control the spray can nozzle which was another thing I didn't like bout it.

PS.... MAKE sure the engine is cold when doing the cleaning.

redgtsamurai · 08-23-2003, 10:43 PM

Go to Sears and get their portable steam cleaner. $99 and it does a hell of a job!

You can search for it on their website.

Green Speed · 08-25-2003, 03:07 AM

There is a small $59 one on their website. Is this the one that you were talking about? http://www.searshomecenter.com/homec...eaner&partner=

redgtsamurai · 08-25-2003, 09:07 AM

Try...

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00809963000

It's now selling for $79 USD and also comes with extensions and a high pressure nozzle.

It's a steal at that price!

08-25-2003, 02:36 PM

i used stuff call CD2... it work wonders!!!

i've clean a few other engine bays with the cheap stuff you can get at autozone or where ever, and it works good to, just have to spend a little time and elbow grease to fully clean it

-dc

Gimli · 09-10-2003, 08:12 AM

Up north I use the Canadian Tire brand (Mastercraft) orange-scented engine degreaser. Works wonder and doesn't smell as foul as some other degreasers. Very easy to use too.

klc317 · 09-28-2003, 08:23 PM

I just use simple green or 409 and a low pressure hose. As said before, make sure the engine is off and cool and make sure that you rinse any cleaner that gets on your exterior paint off ASAP cause degreaser strips wax. Follow all this up with some armor all (or any equivelent) on all the plastic/rubber parts with a rag. I like to cover up the alternator with a plastic bag, but I've never had any trouble with anything getting wet and not working afterwards.

wizkid801 · 10-19-2003, 02:35 PM

Or try using Tire Foam stuff on the black plastic parts....it works hella good!

ViperGTSR · 10-19-2003, 04:02 PM

i know everyone says dont spray alt. and coil packs, and battery etc, but i spray as i please..fuse box, every single thing, except the CAI, and ive never had a problem. So yes better be safe than sorry and dont spray but u wont explode if you get water on them at all

coupe · 10-27-2003, 06:10 PM

I use the generic stuff and just spray away. I get everything wet. It dont seem to matter much.

Green99GT · 10-27-2003, 10:48 PM

i used purple power....let it sit and sprayed off....worked great...i cover what i could with plastic on the electronic side of things

coupe · 10-28-2003, 10:56 AM

I dont even do that.

11-01-2003, 06:33 PM

Spray Simple Green, let sit for 5 min, hose off, spray Amor-All on all rubber peices, and turn on car to burn off water. All done, nice and shiny!

coupe · 11-02-2003, 12:41 PM

Actaully i have my engine bay so clean now that all i have to do is take a towel to it once in awhile. Check out my cardomain and see the difference from when i bought it then when i got my hands in there and went to work on it. Big difference.

08-22-2003, 11:59 PM	#1
BadGT471 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gurnee, IL Age: 39 Posts: 507	Engine Degreasers >>> I'm thinking about cleaning the engine on my 02 GAGT. I currently have 19k miles, and it's starting to get pretty dirty down there. My question is, what is the best degreaser to use? Also, how do I do this? Can I just spray the degreaser in the engine bay, then take a power washer and spray it down? If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. Also, how does detail places get everyting so shinny in there? Im thinkin they use armoral, but how do they spray it on there? Thanks, Jeff

08-23-2003, 01:52 AM	#2
AleroME Werd AKA: Richie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plano, Tx (dallas) Age: 38 Posts: 676 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS	Simple Green... and normal hose .. does the trick PS.. Avoid getting the alty and coil packs wet for the shine.. just spray a crap load of armour all when dry and done. __________________ Richie www.myspace.com/aftermathd.i.ck (remove dots, due to the language filter on the site)

08-23-2003, 01:55 AM	#3
SC/TGrandAm Newbie AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Age: 39 Posts: 2,944 Vehicle: 2008 Accord	Use simple green, let it set for about 10 minutes and scrub the really dirty places, then use your garden hose with not much presssure and rinse it off. Keep in mind to stay away from your alternator, plug wires, electronics as much as possible, those things dont like to swim . Then for the shine, armor all works, spray it on a towel and wipe it on and let it dry, just keep it away from your acc belt. They actually make engine detailing spray that you can buy at autozone, etc. Might take a look. __________________ 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe 2002 GA SCT- R.I.P HID Pioneer http://www.myspace.com/Kleigou

08-23-2003, 01:56 AM	#4
SC/TGrandAm Newbie AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Age: 39 Posts: 2,944 Vehicle: 2008 Accord	ahh you beat me to it hah __________________ 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe 2002 GA SCT- R.I.P HID Pioneer http://www.myspace.com/Kleigou

08-23-2003, 06:25 AM	#5
1993Grandamgt YEPP I AM HERE Join Date: May 2003 Location: SOUDERTON, PENNSYLVANIA Age: 42 Posts: 337 Vehicle: 95GAGT	greased lightning... and armor all __________________ MY NAME IS TONY MONTANA.......SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!

08-23-2003, 06:58 AM	#6
j_espo1 Guest Posts: n/a	Gunk Engine Degreaser....$0.99 .....spray it and then let sit 5 minutes then rinse off.

08-23-2003, 10:43 PM	#8
redgtsamurai Goat Herder Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 69 Posts: 99 Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac GTO	Go to Sears and get their portable steam cleaner. $99 and it does a hell of a job! You can search for it on their website. __________________ Michael Cunningham 2004 Goat Herder - 1 of 499 Check Out My 2004 GTO!

08-25-2003, 03:07 AM	#9
Green Speed Grandaminator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Urbana, Illz Age: 44 Posts: 39 Vehicle: 2000 GAGT Coupe	There is a small $59 one on their website. Is this the one that you were talking about? http://www.searshomecenter.com/homec...eaner&partner=

08-25-2003, 09:07 AM	#10
redgtsamurai Goat Herder Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 69 Posts: 99 Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac GTO	Try... http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00809963000 It's now selling for $79 USD and also comes with extensions and a high pressure nozzle. It's a steal at that price! __________________ Michael Cunningham 2004 Goat Herder - 1 of 499 Check Out My 2004 GTO!

08-25-2003, 02:36 PM	#11
balludc Guest Posts: n/a	i used stuff call CD2... it work wonders!!! i've clean a few other engine bays with the cheap stuff you can get at autozone or where ever, and it works good to, just have to spend a little time and elbow grease to fully clean it -dc

09-10-2003, 08:12 AM	#12
Gimli GAGT - Newbie... NOT! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 44 Posts: 794 Vehicle: 2002 GAGT1 coupe	Up north I use the Canadian Tire brand (Mastercraft) orange-scented engine degreaser. Works wonder and doesn't smell as foul as some other degreasers. Very easy to use too.

09-28-2003, 08:23 PM	#13
klc317 GAGT - Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 44 Posts: 185 Vehicle: 2002 GAGT FOR SALE	I just use simple green or 409 and a low pressure hose. As said before, make sure the engine is off and cool and make sure that you rinse any cleaner that gets on your exterior paint off ASAP cause degreaser strips wax. Follow all this up with some armor all (or any equivelent) on all the plastic/rubber parts with a rag. I like to cover up the alternator with a plastic bag, but I've never had any trouble with anything getting wet and not working afterwards.

10-19-2003, 02:35 PM	#14
wizkid801 God Of Dallas Center Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Center, IA Age: 34 Posts: 82 Vehicle: 04 Chevy Silverado LS	Or try using Tire Foam stuff on the black plastic parts....it works hella good!

10-19-2003, 04:02 PM	#15
ViperGTSR i <3 my lanyard AKA: Alex Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Desert, SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 2,260 Vehicle: Turbo Biodiesel \| R1	i know everyone says dont spray alt. and coil packs, and battery etc, but i spray as i please..fuse box, every single thing, except the CAI, and ive never had a problem. So yes better be safe than sorry and dont spray but u wont explode if you get water on them at all __________________ House mods are the new car mods

10-27-2003, 06:10 PM	#16
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	I use the generic stuff and just spray away. I get everything wet. It dont seem to matter much. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

10-27-2003, 10:48 PM	#17
Green99GT Worth The Trouble?? AKA: Justin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 825 Vehicle: 99gt	i used purple power....let it sit and sprayed off....worked great...i cover what i could with plastic on the electronic side of things __________________ 18" Chrome Kronix Virus, 1,500Watts(Focal/MTX),SLP & APOC, MSD,CAI,20/35% Tint,DRL, Underbodies (2), SVP Strobes(90watt), H&R, KYB,Blazers 100watt, ceramic pads, cross drilled/slotted rotors, debadged, custom HU Plate

10-28-2003, 10:56 AM	#18
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	I dont even do that. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

11-01-2003, 06:33 PM	#19
Prozac Guest Posts: n/a	Spray Simple Green, let sit for 5 min, hose off, spray Amor-All on all rubber peices, and turn on car to burn off water. All done, nice and shiny!

11-02-2003, 12:41 PM	#20
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	Actaully i have my engine bay so clean now that all i have to do is take a towel to it once in awhile. Check out my cardomain and see the difference from when i bought it then when i got my hands in there and went to work on it. Big difference. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

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