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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 11:37 AM
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If I can't get the cops wet, how am I suppose to clean the engine to look good?
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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A rag.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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With what product? I know it sounds like a rookie question, but I already replaced all cops and plugs so I don't want to mess it up.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by melrose99
With what product? I know it sounds like a rookie question, but I already replaced all cops and plugs so I don't want to mess it up.
Simple green and a water solution mixed into a spray bottle.. Lots of rags.

Get some meguires hyper dressing to keep it shiny and cleaner longer.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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i just use Gunk spray all over the motor and rinse it all with low pressure water at the car wash. i just cover up the battery and intake and good to go. wen its dry i use Gunk Shine to keep it nice
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 12:50 PM
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I wet mine... Get the truck up to operating temperature.... Pressure wash it down... spray simple green or super power let it sit for about 2 minutes pressure was it off...

That is probably NOT the way to do it but i've had no trouble doing it.. If guys can Mud and send water into the engine bay then what's the difference of me spraying water on it directly??
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRanch4Life
I wet mine... Get the truck up to operating temperature.... Pressure wash it down... spray simple green or super power let it sit for about 2 minutes pressure was it off... That is probably NOT the way to do it but i've had no trouble doing it.. If guys can Mud and send water into the engine bay then what's the difference of me spraying water on it directly??
i do pretty much the same method. I use enviro clean degreaser which is a p&s product. Spray the engine with it, let it sit, then wash it down with a heated pressure washer. I use air to blow out the sitting water. To prevent damage. One dry I use a product called natural finish and it makes the engine look brand new.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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If just filled a bottle with soapy water and sprayed around wiping stuff down then used some water after that
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Thanks guys. Looks like I'm going to use elbow grease with soap, water and rags.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Travise90
i do pretty much the same method. I use enviro clean degreaser which is a p&s product. Spray the engine with it, let it sit, then wash it down with a heated pressure washer. I use air to blow out the sitting water. To prevent damage. One dry I use a product called natural finish and it makes the engine look brand new.
Thanks!! Thought i was about to get a azz chewing in this thread for being the only one...
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