Eastwood engine paint

[70k52wd]

I need to update this...I sent all the Eastwood stuff back to them. I have come to realize they are no different than any other profit based business. The sales staff does not know which of there products work with what. The first sales guy told me to use rust converter as a base before paint. I called them for another question I had, the tech guy said NO do not use rust converter, use a etching primer. So I bought some. Well I was getting ready to start layin primer and was on Eastwoods tech section on the site. It clearly says that the etching primer is not for temp above 180*...I was pissed to say the least. So I told them that I have no trust or faith they know what they are doing, and expect a full credit on products purchased.
Long story short, I'm doing it the way I know how. Spray can...

Dan in Pasadena, what I did to clean was use simple green for the big stuff to knock it off. Then go back with a pre paint prep such as acetone. The key is to not let the acetone have a chance to dry before you wipe. In fact there are better products to use over acetone. Acetone evaporates to quickly. That's the only thing I kept from my Eastwood order, the pre paint prep cleaner. Seems like brake cleaner to me.
Just remember this, if you think you can't get it any cleaner, your about half way there, keep wiping. Oh, and use the paper shop towels for wiping. They are cheap, convenient, and no lint left behind.