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truck69 · 12-30-2003, 09:01 AM

I have heard alot of people recommend the Castrol Super Clean item to clean Grease and oils and almost anything else from your truck. Where is the best place to find this item?

Thanks. Truck69

Tx Firefighter · 12-30-2003, 10:16 AM

I use it in my parts washer. I get it at Wal-Mart for $5ish a gallon.

CPNEJR · 12-30-2003, 10:23 AM

They hve em' at walmart like Tx Firefighter said and they also have em' at napa

not sure though what it costs there

but it does work really well I cleaned and preped my whole front end with it before I sprayed on some Hammerite

72BLAZERDUDE · 12-30-2003, 10:46 AM

A little warning about this stuff. It works so well that it will remove paint on some things. My son left a bottle of it on top of our dryer and it leaked. Took the paint off. So be careful.

LAP · 12-30-2003, 10:53 AM

Wear gloves when you mess with that stuff. It will take the oil out of your hands and dry them out.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-30-2003, 02:00 PM

You can get it at Wal-Mart or at most autopart stores. It is in a purple bottle.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 12-30-2003, 03:29 PM

Be shur to keep it away from polished aluminum

I found out the hard way.

Longhorn Man · 12-30-2003, 06:31 PM

Yeah, and don't spill it on your 'front side' either.
Don't ask.

Cat Fuzz · 12-30-2003, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Yeah, and don't spill it on your 'front side' either.
Don't ask.

LMAO!!

Glen · 12-30-2003, 10:50 PM

Its great for cleaning wide white walls for those of you who own a hot rod too.

Mopping the garage floor is a good use too.

zenish · 12-30-2003, 10:57 PM

one ton.whats the holdup on the cad truck?

Longhorn Man · 12-31-2003, 12:54 AM

mostly time and the weather now. I have most everything needed on hand...except for the aformentioned time and place. (No garage or even carpot....it's pretty friggen cold out there these days)

SEVEND2 · 12-31-2003, 01:27 AM

get it at Wal-marts, pep-boys, it loves to eat aluminum, and etch polished, If you get it on there wash off very soon. Yes its a very good cleaner!!

CliffB · 12-31-2003, 11:14 PM

I've used the Castrol cleaner several times and it cleaned well. I didn't feel as comfortable around paint and other materials as I do with Simple Green.

I clean a lot of customer and my own engines and undercarriages and I prefer Simple Green. I've not had problems with it damaging anything else.

I find the key to either product is letting the stuff work (give it time after it's on) and agitate once it's been on, especially on thick grease and oil buildups. I often let cleaner stay on 30 minutes and more, rewetting with a little spray from time to time and agitating the thick spots again and again.

Best applicator I've found is a 2 plus gallon garden sprayer with a pump and wand. I mix either the Castrol or the Simple Green 50/50 with water unless the job is extra dirty.

IF YOU WANT TO TRY THE ULTIMATE CLEANER...
I found a far more effective cleaner to use when these common ones are not enough. I have used Histo-clear (d-limonene chemically) on trucks and cars for about five years. I get if from the people who make it at National Diagnostics 800-526-3867. A few years ago it was $119.70 for 5 gal plus shipping. I got sold on it after seeing how it cleaned aluminum transmission housings back to like new. It too takes time. It literally eats (converts?) the oils and greases so they wash off.

Histo-clear cleans oil and grease far more effectively than any Castrol, Simple Green or other product I've every tried. A chemist friend / car guy turned me on to it. One of its common uses is cleaning slides used for looking at things in labs under microscopes. It is essentially pure extract (if I understood it right) from oranges. It doesn't pollute as it's 100% natural the way I understand it. Lots of cleaners have some it them. The Histo-clear is just pretty much pure d-limonene. When I need it, it's worth the extra cost for what it does.

fast71 · 12-31-2003, 11:19 PM

I like greased lightening . I have used it on alot of things and its no where as harmful as super clean.
http://www.greased-lightning.com/

12-30-2003, 09:01 AM	#1
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	Castrol Super Clean I have heard alot of people recommend the Castrol Super Clean item to clean Grease and oils and almost anything else from your truck. Where is the best place to find this item? Thanks. Truck69

12-30-2003, 10:16 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I use it in my parts washer. I get it at Wal-Mart for $5ish a gallon. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-30-2003, 10:23 AM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	They hve em' at walmart like Tx Firefighter said and they also have em' at napa not sure though what it costs there but it does work really well I cleaned and preped my whole front end with it before I sprayed on some Hammerite __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-30-2003, 10:46 AM	#4
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	A little warning about this stuff. It works so well that it will remove paint on some things. My son left a bottle of it on top of our dryer and it leaked. Took the paint off. So be careful. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

12-30-2003, 10:53 AM	#5
LAP Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Slaughter, La Posts: 153	Wear gloves when you mess with that stuff. It will take the oil out of your hands and dry them out. __________________ 68 50th Longhorn Custom Camper 396 A/C 25 options 71 C20 Cheyenne 71 K10 SWB Cheyenne 72 C10 Cheyenne ----------------------- Slaughter, La

12-30-2003, 02:00 PM	#6
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	You can get it at Wal-Mart or at most autopart stores. It is in a purple bottle.

12-30-2003, 03:29 PM	#7
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Be shur to keep it away from polished aluminum I found out the hard way.

12-30-2003, 06:31 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, and don't spill it on your 'front side' either. Don't ask.

12-30-2003, 10:50 PM	#10
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Its great for cleaning wide white walls for those of you who own a hot rod too. Mopping the garage floor is a good use too.

12-30-2003, 10:57 PM	#11
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	one ton.whats the holdup on the cad truck?

12-31-2003, 12:54 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	mostly time and the weather now. I have most everything needed on hand...except for the aformentioned time and place. (No garage or even carpot....it's pretty friggen cold out there these days)

12-31-2003, 01:27 AM	#13
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	get it at Wal-marts, pep-boys, it loves to eat aluminum, and etch polished, If you get it on there wash off very soon. Yes its a very good cleaner!! __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

12-31-2003, 11:14 PM	#14
CliffB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 83	And info on the best degreaser I've ever used I've used the Castrol cleaner several times and it cleaned well. I didn't feel as comfortable around paint and other materials as I do with Simple Green. I clean a lot of customer and my own engines and undercarriages and I prefer Simple Green. I've not had problems with it damaging anything else. I find the key to either product is letting the stuff work (give it time after it's on) and agitate once it's been on, especially on thick grease and oil buildups. I often let cleaner stay on 30 minutes and more, rewetting with a little spray from time to time and agitating the thick spots again and again. Best applicator I've found is a 2 plus gallon garden sprayer with a pump and wand. I mix either the Castrol or the Simple Green 50/50 with water unless the job is extra dirty. IF YOU WANT TO TRY THE ULTIMATE CLEANER... I found a far more effective cleaner to use when these common ones are not enough. I have used Histo-clear (d-limonene chemically) on trucks and cars for about five years. I get if from the people who make it at National Diagnostics 800-526-3867. A few years ago it was $119.70 for 5 gal plus shipping. I got sold on it after seeing how it cleaned aluminum transmission housings back to like new. It too takes time. It literally eats (converts?) the oils and greases so they wash off. Histo-clear cleans oil and grease far more effectively than any Castrol, Simple Green or other product I've every tried. A chemist friend / car guy turned me on to it. One of its common uses is cleaning slides used for looking at things in labs under microscopes. It is essentially pure extract (if I understood it right) from oranges. It doesn't pollute as it's 100% natural the way I understand it. Lots of cleaners have some it them. The Histo-clear is just pretty much pure d-limonene. When I need it, it's worth the extra cost for what it does. __________________ 72 C20 3/4 Custom Camper 94 Roadmaster Estate Wagon

12-31-2003, 11:19 PM	#15
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	I like greased lightening . I have used it on alot of things and its no where as harmful as super clean. http://www.greased-lightning.com/ __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

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