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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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im going to be cleaning my engine within the next week..i bought Gunk Engine Brite Heavy Duty Engine Degreaser has anyone ever used this product b4...i want to make sure i do this correctly and dont mess anything up. it says step

1 engine must be off and cool
2 cover electronic parts and air intake
3 shake can well and apply generously to engine
4 allow engine brite to soak for 10-15 mins
5 rinse with a fine stream of water from top down...

anyone ever do it like this b4...
i also bought cd2 engine detailer how long after should i use this product???
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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Bingo You are going to love the results! I have used both of those products before. The Gunk stuff really cuts into the grease and makes it rinse right off. As per the instructions, just be carefull around the coil/distributor and the air intake system. If for some reason the car won't start when you are done, then you got a little carried away Have not fear, let her dry out over night and it should fire up, maybe sputter for a few minutes then finish drying itself out. I had this happen on my 1993 LX once and my wifes Honda Prelude.

When she is all clean and dried, then coat the engine, side walls & fire wall, and everything that you can literally shoot that is black (rubber/hoses/component tops/etc) and then shut the hood and drive on. Look at it after you've driven and gotten it hot and you will be amazed!

For in-between cleanings use a rag and spray with CD-2 and hand wipe everything that has accumulated any dust - very simple touch up process

Enjoy
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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the cd2 stuff you just spray on and thats it not wiping or anything correct???///
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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That is correct! Although there are some parts that I prefer to wipe down with a CD-2 soaked rag to get rid of any drip/streak marks - such as the radiator shrowd/cover, battery, washer resivior cover, etc....
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