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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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I have a very dirty engine compartment and need the best way to clean wihtout having to worry about fryin anything and get it done without a all day affair. Ideas?
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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engine degreaser and a toothbrush
3-4 hour job
this is my best way to clean engines
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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seems like theres a product call cd2 that does wonders

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=engine
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by maniax
seems like theres a product call cd2 that does wonders

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=engine

not bad..........

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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Thanks Fellas. I will try and see if I can buy local. I am impatient when it comes to it.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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CD2 might be something worth trying. but it's wwayyyy too glossy/shiney for my taste. More shine usually means more product (mostly oil) that will attract more dust later on
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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^i agree with GSteg. I use simple green, degreasers, a warm and soapy rag, and an array of toothbrushes and painters detail brushes. takes me about 4 hours to do the whole engine bay including polishing and buffing the polished pieces.
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