[FrankieT/A]

CRC brake clean red can not the green. It takes off just about anything. About five dollars a can.

[arbys]

When you think about it you are trying to break down a petroleum product. You need to find a product that is a higher distillate of petroleum then a strong detergent will wash that residue off.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by FrankieT/A

CRC brake clean red can not the green. It takes off just about anything. About five dollars a can.

If you can find the Red, it works the best but evaporates too quickly. You'll go thru a case in no time. I've found out the Red is no longer sold in New Jersey. and probably other states too. The Green stuff isn't worth buying. If you'd need a case of Red to clean parts, you'd 4 cases of Green to do the same job.

I'd use one of those parts cleaner tubs with the good parts cleaner. But you have to remove the part.

A steam pressure washer works best with no chemicals to clean up afterwards. If you can find one to rent I'd do that, but make sure you have a bunch of stuff to clean like GTO John does with his shop.

[FrankieT/A]

Originally Posted by GT182

A steam pressure washer works best with no chemicals to clean up afterwards. If you can find one to rent I'd do that, but make sure you have a bunch of stuff to clean like GTO John does with his shop.

The Op said he didn't want to go to the car wash cause he didn't want roll around on wet concrete.
I usually pressure wash mine too, but I have a lift.

[gregneun]

gasoline

The funniest line is the caustic acid in Oven cleaner. Cautic yes, acid no. without getting intot the pH scale here, an acid based material (solution) is low pH and an alkaline or caustic solution is a high pH matrial or solution. The alkaline stuff works better on animal (polar) grease than petroleum grease. Remember grandma's soap from school, that was made with tallow (fat) and caustic.

Something petroleum based will be best. maybe a plactic spatula to scrape of the major crud and some diesel fuel (that Gunk engine degreaser spray), which is close to kerosene and jet fuel, home heating oil etc. and a stiff plastic bristle brush, then some purple clean. Wear rubber gloves and splash goggles.

Greg

[FrankieT/A]

Originally Posted by gregneun

gasoline

The funniest line is the caustic acid in Oven cleaner. Cautic yes, acid no.

Greg

I'm glad I can amuse you! I meant to say caustic soda, it was late. It's guys like you that make people not want to contribute! Correct me yes, be a jerk, No!

[U47]

Try ZEP, water base, but will even fizz aluminum if left too long. Spray and saturate on a hot engine or tranny with a pump sprayer and let it set NOT long enough to dry and pressure wash. Same with grease stains in concrete, don't let it dry, and pressure wash. Don't get any on your hands very long or you will be peeling skin off. Buy it at Lowes or Home Depot in gallon jugs.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by FrankieT/A

The Op said he didn't want to go to the car wash cause he didn't want roll around on wet concrete.
I usually pressure wash mine too, but I have a lift.

You and your Op haven't a clue. A steam pressure washer and a car wash are NOT the same animal.

[FrankieT/A]

Here's a clue for you! Where I live most of the car washes are not the drive your car in and a machine rolls past you. Here, a majority are a bay you drive in and there's a pressure washer nozzle you physically pressure wash your car. It has settings for soap, wax, rinse, Etc. Although not steam I assumed that is what he is talking about. Are you not aware of such devices?

My OP ? WTF is that supposed mean? Do you mean the "original poster"? A" steam pressure washer" is not a bad idea, but to use it effectively you need crawl around under the car!!! I was merely reminding you the guy doesn't want to roll around on wet concrete. Its 30* where he comes from and he has a bum knee. Reread post #1.
So, before you think you're the smartest person in world or everybody just stupid you should rethink.