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Old 06-22-2008
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The point is that it looks good haha... for showin it off and what not and besides when the tire foam can doesnt have quite enough to do all four tires... what else you gonna use it on?? haha
 
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Originally Posted by JaxRanger
The point is that it looks good haha... for showin it off and what not and besides when the tire foam can doesnt have quite enough to do all four tires... what else you gonna use it on?? haha
Blowing Crap up! thats what you use it for....LOL
 
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Simple green is where its at that is all I would use
 
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MY dad never covers up anything in the engine bay and has never had a problem. He just takes the bucket of soapy water and pours it on the motor then takes a big brush and scrubs it down. had done that to every car he has. Makes me kinda nervous though when he does it.
 
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Originally Posted by xtreme velocity
haha. Thanks guys. When I get the extra cash ill try some of these ideas. And im sure I have the worst motor here. So ill let you know what works the best!
Grease Lightening is like $5.

I also don't cover up anything. I let the Grease Lightening sit for 5-10mins then hose it off, but not keeping the hose in one spot too long. Once I'm done, I start the truck up and let it run for a while.
 
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I use the Black Magic engine spray. I dont cover up any electronics spray on everywhere and take a pressure washer to after it sits for a few minutes. I haven't had any problems. Use the pressure washer at the local car wash full blast have done this like 4 times so far this year.
 
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Originally Posted by Cowboy Dave
Simple Green Metal.


+1 on simple green, great stuff.



I also use meguiars quick interior detailer for plastic pieces, works great!
 
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If alot of you are so worried about getting the 'electronics' in the engine bay getting wet.. its pretty obvious you've never been on a wet road before... just stop for a moment and think just how much water gets in there from a heavy rain and trip on the highway. I've never had a problem with it ever.. the only thing I cover now is my K&N air filter.. as I dont feel like waiting for it to dry out to start the truck up. Spray anythign you want.. just try not to spray the cleaner directly onto the alternator.. that -may- cause a problem if it doesnt wash out enough..


Other then that, spray anywhere you want with water.. its all designed to be water-resistant in one way or the other.. !
 
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