Cleaning Engine Bay

**JoshieDoom** · 11-12-2007, 01:11 PM

Black Magic Engine Cleaner!!!!!!!!!

**kebie05** · 11-13-2007, 02:29 AM

havent heard of that......

**JoshieDoom** · 11-14-2007, 04:24 AM

go to autozone amd pick up a can. i have 140xxx on my car and it looked brand new on the outside and the engine looked like piss when i got it.. and one can will make it look showroom clean!!! 5 buckish

**SiggyZ** · 11-14-2007, 08:27 AM

I use Simple Green and dress things up with Mothers Back to Black.

**stefos** · 11-14-2007, 05:32 PM

Does it leave a shine? and what does CD 2 stand for? Is it short? What supply stores can I find it at?...think they sell it in Canada..thanks guys...

**turboz28** · 11-26-2007, 05:53 AM

Hello all i'm new and reading all types of ways to clean the engine and wanted to know if having it steamed cleaned would be okay.

**LS2Tuner** · 11-26-2007, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by turboz28

Hello all i'm new and reading all types of ways to clean the engine and wanted to know if having it steamed cleaned would be okay.

It's not the best due to the intense heat it causes condinsation and moisture where you don't want it.
Not to say I haven't done it 100's of times before I knew better.
Weather tight connectors are sealed but not made to withstand extreme pressures from pressure/steam cleaners.

**turboz28** · 11-26-2007, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the info.

**LS2Tuner** · 11-26-2007, 11:52 AM

No problem. I see you are a

don't be scared to ask thats the only way you can learn.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 04-03-2008, 03:56 PM

I have used Armorall all my life with great results. Also use it on my engine and it works there great also.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 04-03-2008, 03:58 PM

here is a good cleaner

**Insert** · 05-29-2008, 09:52 AM

Simple Green engine bay cleaner. follow hte dilution instructions, this stuff is strong. i use toothbrushes to get into hte tight corners. and after everything is done. i use a can of clearcoat. looks pretty nice. shines in the sun.

**Sarge91** · 05-29-2008, 01:41 PM

I use light soap, exp: engine bay cleaner soap. and rinse off.. and let it dry in sun, just wipe off the top so no freaking water spots will show.. I HATE water spots..

***doberman 152*** · 05-29-2008, 01:47 PM

simple green, then cd2 and wipe clean. (1hr)

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 05-30-2008, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by doberman 152

simple green, then cd2 and wipe clean. (1hr)

and 8 hour drive to North GA

**Sarge91** · 06-06-2008, 12:52 AM

lol i didn't know that turtle wax made CD2..

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,2,2,1

**Joe00SS** · 06-06-2008, 08:50 AM

I use simple green on a cold water, rinse and then blow dry the bay with my backpack blower before washing the car.

**QtrWhore** · 06-08-2008, 08:04 AM

that purple power cleaner is $HIT...but i will try the CD2 if i can find it when i get back

**LS2Tuner** · 06-10-2008, 03:01 PM

Be careful with the Purple Power stuff I have had it change color of some aluminum parts before I knew any better. . . . . . . . . . . .

**Spaz** · 09-15-2008, 09:58 AM

here is what i d to clean my engine bay...

first (car should be cooled down for this part) i spray the entire engine every where with windex and simple green mix... i turn the car on and let it get to running temp...
i turn it off and let it cool for 15 mins and spray it down with water...
then i repeat this again...
then i get my other spray bottle with black magic and amor all mixed... i spray the entire engine with that and use a towel where i can reched to spread it around and coat what i can... i spray it again after the rub down and turn the car on again and let it get to running temp... then i shut off and let it cool and hose it off... looks brand new every time...