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Smokin72on20s · 12-28-2003, 08:45 PM

whats the best product for getting grease off of things?

72shadetree · 12-28-2003, 08:46 PM

oven cleaner works real good on frame and motor havent tried it on anything else

krue · 12-28-2003, 08:48 PM

Orange clean works well for me.

71HUGGER396 · 12-28-2003, 08:53 PM

Go to one of those dollar stores by the cheap brand oven cleaner. works great on the frame. Just spray it down, let it set a few hours, hose it off.

DanoDMano · 12-28-2003, 09:52 PM

I just cleaned and painted mine, and I am now a true believer in Easy Off!!! Spray it on, hose it off!!!!

**old Rusty C10** · 12-28-2003, 09:54 PM

gunk is good too lol and if all else fails use coca cola lol
oven cleaner is good too

still w.i.p '68 · 12-28-2003, 10:08 PM

B52

TODDS 72 · 12-28-2003, 10:10 PM

big orange from zep,works real nice

Injected68LS1 · 12-28-2003, 10:10 PM

Brake cleaner works well too. It's for the smaller jobs though. The best kind?? HONDA sells the best brake cleaner you can ever buy. Find it at the dealership. Not kidding. We have tried all the different brands and it's the best.

Injected68LS1 · 12-28-2003, 10:11 PM

If you don't want to go the the honda dealer, Berryman is in there at second place.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-28-2003, 10:32 PM

Oven degresser take's everything off right down to bare metal work's really good for strippimg item's ... I don't think I would use oven cleaner on anything that is nice..

greasemonkey · 12-28-2003, 11:38 PM

Super Clean

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2003, 12:30 AM

All mentioned are awsome cleaners, but I would have to vote for the super clean. It is way more versitile than oven cleaner.

bigbluthng · 12-29-2003, 12:32 AM

castrol super clean for anything greasy! if you let it sit long enough it will take paint off as well.

Frankd · 12-29-2003, 12:46 AM

I use greased lightning ( in yhr white bottle) industrial. be careful - it will change the color of the paint

ROAD DOG · 12-29-2003, 12:50 AM

Oven cleaner,gunk,orange,brakecleaner, instead of hoseing off with water, blast it off with a hi-pressure wash. Or better yet a steam cleaner- rent out pretty damn cheap.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-29-2003, 01:31 AM

Castrol Super Clean!!

Cat Fuzz · 12-29-2003, 01:48 AM

Yep!! Castrol Super Clean!!

Took of some gunky varnish type crud in seconds when the other 3 cleaners I tried wouldn't even budge it.

Wear gloves though, it'll super clean your finger prints off.

cableguy0 · 12-29-2003, 02:45 AM

i vote castrol super clean but i just used some stuff called kaboom and omg its awesome dare i even say better than super clean its great stuff but it will remove paint

danho · 12-29-2003, 10:51 AM

I agree with the Super Clean crowd.
Dan.

70ChevyLongbed · 12-29-2003, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by Cat Fuzz
Yep!! Castrol Super Clean!!

Took of some gunky varnish type crud in seconds when the other 3 cleaners I tried wouldn't even budge it.

Wear gloves though, it'll super clean your finger prints off.

I'll vote for Castrol Super Clean! Gloves are a must, the stuff strips all kinds of 'oil' even whats naturally in your hands. I knew better but got some on both of my hands on Saturday

. Dam#@% dry cracked fingers look like they came off a corpse!

casey · 12-29-2003, 12:21 PM

I've soaked some small parts in Drano over night strips them clean, but its kinda expensive

Earl Junior · 12-29-2003, 04:27 PM

Be careful of oven cleaner. It'll strip the clearcoat off aluminum intakes. Don't ask how I know. I'd imagine it will affect other finishes as well. But it does work great on everything, including driveways.

FRANKIEPOTATAS · 12-29-2003, 04:38 PM

i like some stuff called Oil Eater....... found it at costco and does a great job for me

J.Lance · 12-29-2003, 05:02 PM

Oil Eater works well but gets crusty if you don't use it fast enough. I like Super Clean as well and Purple Cleaner from Carquest. However, nothing will beat a Hotsy!

12-28-2003, 08:45 PM	#1
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72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	oven cleaner works real good on frame and motor havent tried it on anything else __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

12-28-2003, 08:48 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Orange clean works well for me. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I just cleaned and painted mine, and I am now a true believer in Easy Off!!! Spray it on, hose it off!!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

12-28-2003, 09:54 PM	#6
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12-28-2003, 08:53 PM	#4
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Go to one of those dollar stores by the cheap brand oven cleaner. works great on the frame. Just spray it down, let it set a few hours, hose it off.

12-28-2003, 10:08 PM	#7
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12-28-2003, 10:10 PM	#9
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	Brake cleaner works well too. It's for the smaller jobs though. The best kind?? HONDA sells the best brake cleaner you can ever buy. Find it at the dealership. Not kidding. We have tried all the different brands and it's the best. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-28-2003, 10:11 PM	#10
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	If you don't want to go the the honda dealer, Berryman is in there at second place. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-28-2003, 10:32 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Oven degresser take's everything off right down to bare metal work's really good for strippimg item's ... I don't think I would use oven cleaner on anything that is nice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-28-2003, 11:38 PM	#12
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Super Clean __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-29-2003, 12:30 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All mentioned are awsome cleaners, but I would have to vote for the super clean. It is way more versitile than oven cleaner.

12-29-2003, 12:32 AM	#14
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	castrol super clean for anything greasy! if you let it sit long enough it will take paint off as well. __________________

12-29-2003, 12:46 AM	#15
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	I use greased lightning ( in yhr white bottle) industrial. be careful - it will change the color of the paint __________________ 72 c-10 81 c-30 67 c-10 just sittin in the woods) 70 C-10 " " " " to compleete frames 67, 70 - in woods 2002 toyota tundra. 12 yr old son has , 72 Charger, 78 Ramcharger and 85 ford wrecker



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12-29-2003, 12:50 AM	#16
ROAD DOG Top of the foodchain Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 3.5 miles from Mile Hi Stadium Posts: 127	Oven cleaner,gunk,orange,brakecleaner, instead of hoseing off with water, blast it off with a hi-pressure wash. Or better yet a steam cleaner- rent out pretty damn cheap. __________________ 1970 K-10 4x4 1975 Jeep CJ-5 4x4 1990 Jeep XJ 4x4 Smell the Magic!

12-29-2003, 01:31 AM	#17
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Castrol Super Clean!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-29-2003, 01:48 AM	#18
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Yep!! Castrol Super Clean!! Took of some gunky varnish type crud in seconds when the other 3 cleaners I tried wouldn't even budge it. Wear gloves though, it'll super clean your finger prints off.

12-29-2003, 02:45 AM	#19
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	i vote castrol super clean but i just used some stuff called kaboom and omg its awesome dare i even say better than super clean its great stuff but it will remove paint __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-29-2003, 10:51 AM	#20
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	I agree with the Super Clean crowd. Dan.

12-29-2003, 12:21 PM	#22
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I've soaked some small parts in Drano over night strips them clean, but its kinda expensive

12-29-2003, 04:27 PM	#23
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	Be careful of oven cleaner. It'll strip the clearcoat off aluminum intakes. Don't ask how I know. I'd imagine it will affect other finishes as well. But it does work great on everything, including driveways. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

12-29-2003, 04:38 PM	#24
FRANKIEPOTATAS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 63	i like some stuff called Oil Eater....... found it at costco and does a great job for me

12-29-2003, 05:02 PM	#25
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	degreaser Oil Eater works well but gets crusty if you don't use it fast enough. I like Super Clean as well and Purple Cleaner from Carquest. However, nothing will beat a Hotsy! __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

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