What do you do to keep your engine bay clean

SyckShyt · 04-11-2002, 06:33 PM

I was wondering what you guys did, I have been wiping it off with a rag everyday.

Y2k+1 Z71 · 04-11-2002, 07:16 PM

check out my pics on Webshots. I let it get dirty (having fun). Then I spray it down with water and spray simple green after it. I let that sit for a few minutes, then hose it off and dry it. Then I'll use 303 protectant to give a nice finish to the plastic and rubber pieces.

HP409ss · 04-11-2002, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by SyckShyt
I was wondering what you guys did, I have been wiping it off with a rag everyday.

Ah new truck love. I use to do that too. But I got tired of getting on the ladder and cleaning. Once a month I do the old Simple Green trick. Works well The just let it dry. I use my air compresor to blow water out of most spots.

CKTA · 04-12-2002, 07:03 AM

Yup! As long as you dont have anything polished under the hood use Simple Green on a cool motor, let it sit and hose off.

1badgmc · 04-12-2002, 10:29 AM

I just don't drive it and it doesn't get any dirtier than it already is!

This is one area of my truck that I seriously need to work on. A lot of crap under my hood has 197,000 miles worth of sh!t on it. I just need to get all new stuff!

Big Dawg · 04-12-2002, 12:15 PM

I cleaned mine the other day with Armor All. I sprayed it on everything and whiped it off. Good as new.

1badgmc · 04-12-2002, 12:21 PM

That spray tire foam stuff works pretty good under the hood in a pinch. Cleans it up real well. The problem is that it attracts the dirt when you drive with it for a bit.

HP409ss · 04-12-2002, 12:24 PM

New stuff I tried the other day was Black Magic. It cleaned up well. But like all of the tire all tire cleaners they are dirt magnets

Jokeman · 04-12-2002, 01:28 PM

Im going with the official 5-8 response on this one.
"Clean, whats that?"

Y2k+1 Z71 · 04-12-2002, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by HP409ss
New stuff I tried the other day was Black Magic. It cleaned up well. But like all of the tire all tire cleaners they are dirt magnets

I agree, Armor All, No-Touch and all the "wet" looking plastic and rubber products will attract dirt like a hooker to a hundred dollar bill.

If you haven't heard of or checked out "303 Protectant", do it. It doesn't leave a glossy look, but it deepens the color (black looks really black), and gives a semi-gloss sheen to it. It also doesn't attract dirt anymore than the rest of the truck, so it won't dirty, grey, or look out of place. Plus it actually protects those parts (unlike Armor All and other silicone based products).

1badgmc · 04-12-2002, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by Y2k+1 Z71
If you haven't heard of or checked out "303 Protectant", do it. It doesn't leave a glossy look, but it deepens the color (black looks really black), and gives a semi-gloss sheen to it. It also doesn't attract dirt anymore than the rest of the truck, so it won't dirty, grey, or look out of place. Plus it actually protects those parts (unlike Armor All and other silicone based products).

Who makes it and where could I find some?

SyckShyt · 04-12-2002, 08:26 PM

If I can find some 303 protectant I will use it :) it sounds like it would work well. Thanks Y2k

Y2k+1 Z71 · 04-12-2002, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by 1badgmc

Who makes it and where could I find some?

If you have any RV or Marine supply stores nearby, give them a call or go to http://www.303products.com/protectant.htm I just went there and they also list True Value as a national sales vendor.

westcoast · 04-17-2002, 12:35 AM

I use the cd2 engine cleaner and detailer available at every target store

DesertRunner · 04-21-2002, 01:11 AM

Just wandering cause im gonna clean up the engine bay tomorow and i have that simple green stuff, was wandering you just hose down the whole engine? then spray everything down with simple green? do you try to avoid hosing down the electronic stuff?

IndigoBlue02 · 04-21-2002, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by westcoastz71
I use the cd3 engine cleaner and detailer available at every target store

I use CD2, but I think we're talking about the same thing. I get it at Autozone or Discount Auto Parts. They sell it in a cleaner/dressing kit, or just the dressing.

The result is beautiful.

westcoast · 04-22-2002, 01:34 AM

opps I meant to say CD2 that is the same thing they sell it as a kit and it works wonders!

raywwatch · 04-22-2002, 07:43 PM

I've been using Scrubbin Bubbles for the last 15 years on the engine compartment in all my vehicles. It may be for bathrooms but I've never seen a better cleaner. Any spilled oil or grease hoses right off and it doesn't harm the plastic, rubber or paint. I think it's the same stuff that Gunk used to sell as "Foamy Brite".

04-11-2002, 06:33 PM	#1
SyckShyt Needs bags! Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2002 Member ID: 1307 Pics: My Gallery Location: Joplin, MO Age: 24 Posts: 1,818	What do you do to keep your engine bay clean I was wondering what you guys did, I have been wiping it off with a rag everyday.

04-11-2002, 07:16 PM	#2
Y2k+1 Z71 Sand slinger Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2001 Member ID: 225 Pics: My Gallery Location: Martinez, CA Age: 39 Posts: 693	check out my pics on Webshots. I let it get dirty (having fun). Then I spray it down with water and spray simple green after it. I let that sit for a few minutes, then hose it off and dry it. Then I'll use 303 protectant to give a nice finish to the plastic and rubber pieces. Webshots 2001 Silverado Z71 Lift: Front end by Rancho - Rear end by Superlift (6" Leaf Springs), RS9000's, 4.56's with Auburn Pro LSD, 16x8 AR Bajas with 315.75 Xterrains Exterior: SmittyBilt Nerfsteps,Bushwacker Extendafenders, Bug Shield, GM bed rail covers, Xenon Bulbs, Tahoe Chrome grill surround, Billet Bowtie, Stull billet grill, APC clear corners... Performance: Helix Power Tower, HPPIII, UPD with homebrew RAM-Air, Flowmaster 50 series dual Catback

04-12-2002, 07:03 AM	#4
CKTA King of the Assclowns Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2001 Member ID: 66 Pics: My Gallery Location: New Jersey Age: 33 Posts: 51,594	Yup! As long as you dont have anything polished under the hood use Simple Green on a cool motor, let it sit and hose off. Carlisle 2009 All Truck National info.... http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...aug-7-9th.html

04-12-2002, 10:29 AM	#5
1badgmc ( o )( o ) Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2001 Member ID: 46 Pics: My Gallery Location: Wichita Falls, TX Age: 32 Posts: 22,713	I just don't drive it and it doesn't get any dirtier than it already is! This is one area of my truck that I seriously need to work on. A lot of crap under my hood has 197,000 miles worth of sh!t on it. I just need to get all new stuff! '91 GMC Sportside '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually '04 Cadillac CTS '02 Cadillac SLS

04-12-2002, 12:15 PM	#6
Big Dawg Mr. Yuk Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2002 Member ID: 1396 Pics: My Gallery Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 246	I cleaned mine the other day with Armor All. I sprayed it on everything and whiped it off. Good as new. 2000 Silverado 4.8 Gen II K&N Superchips Custom Program Helix TBS 2" Rear Drop Doetsch Tech Shocks Clear Corners Billet Grill True Dual w/ 12" Glass packs Many mods to come...........


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04-12-2002, 12:21 PM	#7
1badgmc ( o )( o ) Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2001 Member ID: 46 Pics: My Gallery Location: Wichita Falls, TX Age: 32 Posts: 22,713	That spray tire foam stuff works pretty good under the hood in a pinch. Cleans it up real well. The problem is that it attracts the dirt when you drive with it for a bit. '91 GMC Sportside '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually '04 Cadillac CTS '02 Cadillac SLS

04-12-2002, 12:24 PM	#8
HP409ss I'm a Newbie! Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2001 Member ID: 363 Pics: My Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Ca Age: 33 Posts: 2,917	New stuff I tried the other day was Black Magic. It cleaned up well. But like all of the tire all tire cleaners they are dirt magnets My Rides: 2001 Z71 : 2007 Tahoe : 2007 505HP Z06 : 1962 Chevy 409ss Its faster than 14.5.

04-12-2002, 01:28 PM	#9
Jokeman Premium Member #18 SLACKIN' CARLISLE BISH Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2001 Member ID: 280 Pics: My Gallery Location: Boston Age: 58 Posts: 15,133	Im going with the official 5-8 response on this one. "Clean, whats that?" If its loud, fast and runs on flammable liquid......count me in. LQ9, 11:1 compression, Edelbrock/Lingenfelter heads, 224/224 5xx/5xx 1xx+ cam, 44lb injectors edelbrock headers, 3000 yank stall, flt 4l65e lvl5 trans, truetrac, WHEATLEY tuned

04-12-2002, 08:26 PM	#12
SyckShyt Needs bags! Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2002 Member ID: 1307 Pics: My Gallery Location: Joplin, MO Age: 24 Posts: 1,818	If I can find some 303 protectant I will use it :) it sounds like it would work well. Thanks Y2k

04-17-2002, 12:35 AM	#14
westcoast before they were heros... Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2001 Member ID: 166 Pics: My Gallery Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 5,520	I use the cd2 engine cleaner and detailer available at every target store Visit WestcoastZ71's Site!

04-21-2002, 01:11 AM	#15
DesertRunner "I was speeding?" Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2002 Member ID: 1301 Pics: My Gallery Location: Dallas Tx. Age: 26 Posts: 823	Just wandering cause im gonna clean up the engine bay tomorow and i have that simple green stuff, was wandering you just hose down the whole engine? then spray everything down with simple green? do you try to avoid hosing down the electronic stuff? 2004 GMC Ext Cab 5.3

04-22-2002, 01:34 AM	#17
westcoast before they were heros... Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2001 Member ID: 166 Pics: My Gallery Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 5,520	opps I meant to say CD2 that is the same thing they sell it as a kit and it works wonders! Visit WestcoastZ71's Site!

04-22-2002, 07:43 PM	#18
raywwatch I Drive GMC's Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2002 Member ID: 1546 Pics: My Gallery Location: Connecticut Age: 50 Posts: 133	Engine cleaner I've been using Scrubbin Bubbles for the last 15 years on the engine compartment in all my vehicles. It may be for bathrooms but I've never seen a better cleaner. Any spilled oil or grease hoses right off and it doesn't harm the plastic, rubber or paint. I think it's the same stuff that Gunk used to sell as "Foamy Brite". 02 Sierra Z71 Extended Cab 5.3L 3.73rDark Torreador Red

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