De-greasing an engine - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JoeKan · 09-14-2009, 09:27 PM

My 350 is in need of a good cleaning and painting. I'm not sure what is the best way to get all the oil, grease, dirt and grime off of her. What would you suggest? Powerwasher, carwash, soaping water with a scrub brush? And help will be appreciated.
When I get ready to paint the motor, can I use a brush without the lines showing or is a spray paint can better?
Thanks,
Joe

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-14-2009, 09:29 PM

OVEN CLEANER AND SELF SERVICE CAR WASH LATE AT NIGHT. MAKE SURE ENGINE IS cold

**leddzepp** · 09-14-2009, 09:42 PM

Use POR Marine Clean. Then paint with POR 15 engine paint. You can brush it on, it is self leveling, no brush strokes left behind.

KMACD71 · 09-14-2009, 09:44 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340322 From the detailing section.

big_al_71 · 09-14-2009, 10:02 PM

I used degreaser and the pressure cleaner then re do it again it comes out super clean...

'72customdeluxe · 09-14-2009, 10:27 PM

I did the engine cleaner setting at the spray wash. My engine was still orange underneath!

vectorit · 09-14-2009, 10:29 PM

I'd scrape as much gunk off as you can, then use a pressure wash wand to get the rest.

From there I'd just get a painters bucket, and a gallon of Simple green max. (You can get it at just about any auto parts store).

I use this stuff all the time now, since it doesn't stink and leave a nasty mess.
Plus it doesn't smell too bad on the hands, or your work area after cleaning up.

http://www.simplegreen.com/products_ps_max.php

See about taking off the intake, and all the tin and have it professionally cleaned if you can. Along with the manifolds if you are using them.

**leddzepp** · 09-14-2009, 10:32 PM

I used to use Simple Green all the time (I still use it for a lot of things). But when it comes to de-greasing an engine, POR is 10X better. I was blown away watching the grease just melt off.

jay_shy · 09-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Dollar general oven cleaner is what I use. Spray it on, wait about 15 minutes then hose or pressure wash off.

Purple power is also good stuff. I have had good results with that as well.

Jason

oldcarfart · 09-14-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeKan

My 350 is in need of a good cleaning and painting. I'm not sure what is the best way to get all the oil, grease, dirt and grime off of her. What would you suggest? Powerwasher, carwash, soaping water with a scrub brush? And help will be appreciated.
When I get ready to paint the motor, can I use a brush without the lines showing or is a spray paint can better?
Thanks,
Joe

scratch & scrape nasty areas to bare metal, soak with oven cleaner (store brand OK) when crap flows use pressure washer then follow up with greased lightening solvent (Lowes Home Improvement). keep away from paint!

JoeKan · 09-15-2009, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the help. I hope mine will turn out as good as the one shown on the link.

**special-K** · 09-15-2009, 11:26 PM

Soften the grease with a solvent:fuel,engine cleaner,etc,and scrape.i like Brakleen once the bulk is removed.I`d use it from the start but it`ll cost you.It blasts and disolves the crud away.

09-14-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	De-greasing an engine My 350 is in need of a good cleaning and painting. I'm not sure what is the best way to get all the oil, grease, dirt and grime off of her. What would you suggest? Powerwasher, carwash, soaping water with a scrub brush? And help will be appreciated. When I get ready to paint the motor, can I use a brush without the lines showing or is a spray paint can better? Thanks, Joe

09-14-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: De-greasing an engine OVEN CLEANER AND SELF SERVICE CAR WASH LATE AT NIGHT. MAKE SURE ENGINE IS cold __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-14-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,001	Re: De-greasing an engine Use POR Marine Clean. Then paint with POR 15 engine paint. You can brush it on, it is self leveling, no brush strokes left behind. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-14-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: De-greasing an engine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340322 From the detailing section.

09-14-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: De-greasing an engine I used degreaser and the pressure cleaner then re do it again it comes out super clean... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-14-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: De-greasing an engine I did the engine cleaner setting at the spray wash. My engine was still orange underneath! __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

09-14-2009, 10:29 PM	#7
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: De-greasing an engine I'd scrape as much gunk off as you can, then use a pressure wash wand to get the rest. From there I'd just get a painters bucket, and a gallon of Simple green max. (You can get it at just about any auto parts store). I use this stuff all the time now, since it doesn't stink and leave a nasty mess. Plus it doesn't smell too bad on the hands, or your work area after cleaning up. http://www.simplegreen.com/products_ps_max.php See about taking off the intake, and all the tin and have it professionally cleaned if you can. Along with the manifolds if you are using them. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-14-2009, 10:32 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,001	Re: De-greasing an engine I used to use Simple Green all the time (I still use it for a lot of things). But when it comes to de-greasing an engine, POR is 10X better. I was blown away watching the grease just melt off. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-14-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: De-greasing an engine Dollar general oven cleaner is what I use. Spray it on, wait about 15 minutes then hose or pressure wash off. Purple power is also good stuff. I have had good results with that as well. Jason

09-15-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: De-greasing an engine Thanks for the help. I hope mine will turn out as good as the one shown on the link. Last edited by JoeKan; 09-15-2009 at 11:29 PM. Reason: mis-spelling

09-15-2009, 11:26 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: De-greasing an engine Soften the grease with a solvent:fuel,engine cleaner,etc,and scrape.i like Brakleen once the bulk is removed.I`d use it from the start but it`ll cost you.It blasts and disolves the crud away. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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