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Old 05-12-2006, 08:45 PM   #1
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Degreasing?????

Lets hear the best undercarriage/underhood cleaning?????
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Old 05-12-2006, 09:03 PM   #2
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Re: Degreasing?????

Hmmmmm, I am clicking in on this also, inquiring minds wanna know
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Old 05-12-2006, 11:13 PM   #3
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Re: Degreasing?????

personally....I like brake cleaner the best for an off the shelf item.
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Old 05-12-2006, 11:20 PM   #4
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Re: Degreasing?????

The best thing i have seen is sporatic acid it will take the rust paint and make your frame shine but ya better have a good mask ya dont want to breath to much of it but buddy does it ever more work
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Old 05-13-2006, 12:57 AM   #5
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Re: Degreasing?????

Oven cleaner works good too...
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Old 05-13-2006, 02:02 AM   #6
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Re: Degreasing?????

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Oven cleaner works good too...
yes it does, but it discolors paint and will eat your aluminum.
i like castrol superclean.
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Old 05-13-2006, 09:33 AM   #7
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Re: Degreasing?????

hand cleaner(any kind but i use the orange stuff) and a couple of brushes.
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Old 05-13-2006, 10:02 AM   #8
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Re: Degreasing?????

castrol superclean is about the best out there. Just be sure to use gloves, It will pull the oils and moisture out of your skin in a very short time.
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Old 05-13-2006, 11:40 AM   #9
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palmolive....it soften your hands while you do the degreesing
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Old 05-13-2006, 04:28 PM   #10
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Re: Degreasing?????

"Elbow" grease works every time.
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Old 05-13-2006, 04:42 PM   #11
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Re: Degreasing?????

For general cleaning, I take it to the car wash and wash it with the wand with the engine running.
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