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hypforlife32 06-11-2021 10:33 AM

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.

1MOSES1 06-11-2021 10:46 AM

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

I always use simple green.

hypforlife32 06-11-2021 10:51 AM


Originally Posted by 1MOSES1 (Post 4793272)
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

Prototype X 06-11-2021 11:36 AM

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

jadento 06-11-2021 12:15 PM

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.

Baja Rooster 06-11-2021 12:57 PM


Originally Posted by 1MOSES1 (Post 4793272)
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.

87MirageIntruder 06-11-2021 03:08 PM

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.

bajaman 06-11-2021 04:44 PM

Cannot beat Castrol SUPERCLEAN...

1 MAIDEN AMERICA 06-12-2021 08:49 AM


Originally Posted by bajaman (Post 4793320)
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!

bajaman 06-12-2021 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by 1 MAIDEN AMERICA (Post 4793363)
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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