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Old 01-01-2006, 08:07 PM
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hey guys i just have a question on what kind of products u guys use on the engine to keep it looking clean my grandfather said i should use a dab of oil on a cloth but was sceptical about it..
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 08:13 PM
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i steam clean my engine with the vacum i got get all the dirt and grease outa there works like a charm then i just wipe all excess liquid away
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 08:14 PM
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Beleive it or not but pledge furniture cleaner is the best thing you will ever try. I used it all the time myself
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stang00
i steam clean my engine with the vacum i got get all the dirt and grease outa there works like a charm then i just wipe all excess liquid away

Steam cleaning is not smart. Condensation builds up in you electricals and eats them away. I'd be careful steaming it might want to think of alternatives
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 08:19 PM
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really, havent heard about pledge before ill give it a try
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 08:21 PM
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armor all cleaning and protective wipes.

need to bust out my shop-vac...
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Icefreezen
Steam cleaning is not smart. Condensation builds up in you electricals and eats them away. I'd be careful steaming it might want to think of alternatives
oh wow my bad ill stop doing that then what do u recomend
 
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Old 01-02-2006, 12:04 PM
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I wrap my alternator, battery terminals and other electrical components in saran wrap, then spray the engine down with the castrol degreaser in the purple bottle. Then it gets a light mist with a hose, and I use a sponge to get the tough spots.
 
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