Stevens91gt

clean the engine bay? or would i have to buy something from an auto store?

i want to clean the engine bay but only have household cleaners

anyone use them? which ones? or which do you think would work?

im really bored and have wanted to clean it up

thanx..ill put pics up after

Stevens91gt

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88canadianstang

Stevens91gt, absolutley don't use a household cleaner in the engine bay. They may be way too strong for the rubber/plastic parts. The auto parts store will sell great products that will not strip the finish in the engine bay. After the shampoo stage you can spray some engine clear on, really shines up the motor.

Stevens91gt

hmmm..so should i just use some water for now?

and later in the week use something from the auto parts store?

im not gonna just pour water on it..im gonna get a bucket and a rag

and just wipe everything off and clean it as much as possible

95hooptey

I used "greased lightining" on the under belly but I agree.............most inside cleaners have clorox or some bleach in them and that just really screws up a black plastic hose or wires.....

Stevens91gt

arite thanx, well im just going to use some soap and water

and eventually get some engine cleaner..thanx for the info

lookinforastang

well i used black magic tire shine on the hoses because it said it was a "detailers tip"

it came out good but the overspray was IMPOSSIBLE to get off

after about a month of driving and not cleaning it the damn spots.. stains i should say it finaly came off

i used dish soap and water with an sos pad and i really scrubbed down the intake. after it was clean i waxed it with mag aluminum polish. came out pretty good for being 13 years old and never been sand blasted/polished in its life

pick up some mothers aluminum and mag polish works good on the pony rims and intake

ya i dont recommend the sos pad for a "new" intake i was basicaly using what i could to get all the years of dirt and crap built up on mine and since it was coated it didnt scratch it up.

BlackLxCoupe

I use simple green and it works pretty good its a good degreaser, I also use it to clean my motorcycle with and I don't have any problems.

tinman

Greased Lighting in the small pump spray bottles. The small one as the valve thing can be controlled and the whole bottle is small enough to use in the engine bay. Just used some tonite on my car.
I wish it ere strong enuff to get rid of some silicone sealant the old owner splashed around.

mrbigshot

i use oven cleaner on oily greasy spots, simple green on the rest.