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06-11-2021, 10:33 AM

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Bilge area cleaning

what is the go to cleaning products for the bilge area? i removed one engine for a rebuild and would like to clean up as much as i can while everything is out.

06-11-2021, 10:46 AM

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Need a degreaser like simple green or purple power…some of the citrus based products work ok too.

I always use simple green.

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06-11-2021, 10:51 AM

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Need a degreaser like simple green or purple power…some of the citrus based products work ok too.

I always use simple green.

Awesome, i was hoping it was something simple. Thanks

06-11-2021, 11:36 AM

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Just make sure the purple power doesnt get on polished aluminum or will discolor

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06-11-2021, 12:15 PM

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Beyond the cleaners get some dollar store brushs. Ones with a 360 degree brush like a toilet bowel brush etc. Cleaner by itself will only get you so far. Need to scrub to.

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06-11-2021, 12:57 PM

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Need a degreaser like simple green or purple power…some of the citrus based products work ok too.

I always use simple green.

This has worked for me. Home Depot has 2g jugs of the industrial strength stuff for cheap.

06-11-2021, 03:08 PM

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The "tub o' towels" wipes work great for the areas you don't want to soak in water FYI. I use them on engines, bilge area, upholstery, wheels, etc etc.

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06-11-2021, 04:44 PM

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Cannot beat Castrol SUPERCLEAN...

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06-12-2021, 08:49 AM

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Cannot beat Castrol SUPERCLEAN...

I agree but you can't get it in Castrol anymore. There's another brand in a purple bottle that looks the same and works the same though. Don't get it on polished aluminum!

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06-12-2021, 08:51 AM

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I agree but you can't get it in Castrol anymore. There's another brand in a purple bottle that looks the same and works the same though. Don't get it on polished aluminum!

+1 on the aluminum...be careful.

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