super good degreaser?

wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
in Bodywork & Cosmetic Modifications
ok, so what is a super good brand degreaser that WORKS?
that foamy engine brite crap doesnt do anything worth a dime...

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  • noahrexionnoahrexion Wagonist
    simple green x 20 minutes + 1500+ psi power washer
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    uhm.. first get your engine reach temp (?) not to hot ...
    then clean ... personally,
    never use a power washer
    electrickery of dynamo, connectors, distributor

    petrol, diesel, brakecleaner
    some acid based solutions
    to spray, tarbrush ...


    always be careful, protect yourself
    : )
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    im not worried about using a pressure washer, its just for the engine block and tranny.
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    whats that purple stuff I always see... I can't remember the name of it. It comes in a black gallon jug like an antifreeze bottle and it has a purple cap.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    noahrexion wrote:
    simple green x 20 minutes + 1500+ psi power washer

    X2, but I'll add: Don't try to reverse years of accumulation in one day. The crud that's built up on your engine is BUILT UP on your engine. Peel it off a layer at a time, ie: every time you wash your car, wash your engine. Every time you clean it you'll expose another layer. You don't want to use anything too aggressive.
    A pressure washer is not necessarily bad, but be circumspect about where you point it. You can cut rubber/plastic or force water into electrical gear.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    evol911 wrote:
    whats that purple stuff I always see... I can't remember the name of it. It comes in a black gallon jug like an antifreeze bottle and it has a purple cap.

    purple power
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    cool. thanks!
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    bam-bam wrote:
    evol911 wrote:
    whats that purple stuff I always see... I can't remember the name of it. It comes in a black gallon jug like an antifreeze bottle and it has a purple cap.

    purple power

    :lol: yeah purple power :lol: .... so close but no cigar! nyuk nyuk nyuk!
  • White&NerdyWhite&Nerdy Senior Wagonist
    Simple Green is great, BUT, not if you're allergic to licorice. Seriously, I knew a guy who was, and Simple Green set him off too. So I couldn't use it while I lived with him.
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    You probably dont get it in the states, but I use one here CRC engine dregreaser. Works wonders
  • White&NerdyWhite&Nerdy Senior Wagonist
    Oh, we get all KINDS of CRC stuff here. :)
  • ricefighterricefighter Wagonist
    try 3D detailing yellow degreaser. its super strong. i used this chemical when i was into detailing and still use it in my car for engine wash. of course use it with high pressure wash. it can be purchase at their website. just my two cents.


    wagon......................4ever..............
  • lucskywalkerlucskywalker Wagonist
    if you can find it, formula 88 its called comes in a brown 1gal jug. it cleans the best and wont tarnish the metal like purple power seems to do (longer purple power sits on the blacker the block gets! be careful!)
  • rti intracrti intrac Senior Wagonist
    i used a big bucket of hot water with laundry powder (clothes washing powder) and a scrubbing brush and it worked better than the intustrial degreaser/parts wash stuff I have at work
  • unlimited02unlimited02 Senior Wagonist
    nope go to dollar store and get "awesome"... thats the best... just clean my whole engine in engine bay at the car wash... looks show styles....
  • Marc_EE9Marc_EE9 Senior Wagonist
    you guys get Gunk out in the states?

    thats what i and most people use here.
  • yellowmikebikeyellowmikebike Wagonist
    HondaBrite is a great 'no scrub' cleaner. It is a motorcycle product, but car franchises can get it too. It works good at cleaning corrosion off aluminum too. Part#'s 08732-0020B for 20 oz. Spray, 08732-0032 for 32 oz. refill Jug. Don't let it sit for long, as it will leave a milky white residue, it's a spray and rinse and it works better than you would imagine....
  • nominousnominous familEE
    Marc_EE9 wrote:
    you guys get Gunk out in the states?

    thats what i and most people use here.

    Yeah, and I wish there was something else which was better.
    I'm having luck with stardrops, but it's not too great TBH.

    TBH I've tended to go to the garage with a garden sprayer, buy some petrol and then visit the jet wash :)
  • Marc_EE9Marc_EE9 Senior Wagonist
    i find gunk fine.
    doesnt get carbon build up off valves though :(
    thats the only thing that it hasnt taken off so far on my cleaning adventures

    im new to stardrops... been mentioned on 4guk, i never heard of it before
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