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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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duh, purple power (100% full strength) and a pressure washer. DONE

why is this so hard?!?!?!?!
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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100% will eat away at your paint.
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Five Speedin
100% will eat away at your paint.
if you dont spray the paint, it wont eat it....

like I said, why is this so hard

(btw, any cleaner will eat your paint at some degree... especially if it isnt protected with wax)
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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50/50 Simple Green (outdoors) and water
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMuffinMan
50/50 Simple Green (outdoors) and water
What he said!

If you want more of a shine, spray the engine bay with armor all after you have rinsed off all of the Simple Green.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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I usually try different methods. I tried the black magic engine degreaser and it doesnt work. Best method is to use simple green and royal purple degreaser and go to town. I also use advanced auto degreaser.



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PS: BE SURE TO COVER YOUR ALTENATOR AND SPARK PLUG WIRES LEADING TO THE VALVE COVER.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Damn now that's some good looking results.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Quick question (sorry to thread jack) but i used a ~80/20 mix of water/simple green to clean my intake filer and it did an awsome job, then i rinsed it for a couple minutes with a water hose afterward and blowdried it. Should i worry about anything?
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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i got a buddy who is a professional detailer pm me if your willing to meet him up in nova or you gotta allot of buddys that want theys cars detailed for him to make a trip out to you..
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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damn good.



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