What the best engine cleaner for a show engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Blue/72** · 02-05-2016, 09:59 PM

Our 69C10 truck that we show and drive needs a good cleaning but it has a fair
amount of chrome and polished aluminum on it, I cant use normal degreaser it dulls the aluminum it has a little road grime and a slight amount of oil on painted parts as well. I would like to be able to spray a cleaner and hose it off without having to polish all the parts again.

Thanks

toolboxchev · 02-08-2016, 11:06 PM

I do know this, Purple Power available in most auto parts stores will eat rubber. That to me would mean it has an acid in it. I would go with hot water through a pressure washer to be on the safe side.

If you have a well, watch out for the water softener leaving salts on your rig.

AldoWelds · 02-09-2016, 01:16 PM

IF you constanlty like to clean the engine you can have your chrome powder coated in clean and can use any cleaner you want on it without any issues. If you leave it natural elbow grease is about all you can use.

widewhite70 · 02-14-2016, 01:53 PM

Hey some good stuff to look into for that would be Adams Polishes All Purpose cleaner. It works very well!

02-05-2016, 09:59 PM	#1
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,378	What the best engine cleaner for a show engine? Our 69C10 truck that we show and drive needs a good cleaning but it has a fair amount of chrome and polished aluminum on it, I cant use normal degreaser it dulls the aluminum it has a little road grime and a slight amount of oil on painted parts as well. I would like to be able to spray a cleaner and hose it off without having to polish all the parts again. Thanks __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

02-08-2016, 11:06 PM	#2
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What the best engine cleaner for a show engine? I do know this, Purple Power available in most auto parts stores will eat rubber. That to me would mean it has an acid in it. I would go with hot water through a pressure washer to be on the safe side. If you have a well, watch out for the water softener leaving salts on your rig.

02-09-2016, 01:16 PM	#3
AldoWelds Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 17	Re: What the best engine cleaner for a show engine? IF you constanlty like to clean the engine you can have your chrome powder coated in clean and can use any cleaner you want on it without any issues. If you leave it natural elbow grease is about all you can use.

02-14-2016, 01:53 PM	#4
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: What the best engine cleaner for a show engine? Hey some good stuff to look into for that would be Adams Polishes All Purpose cleaner. It works very well! __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

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