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Clem Clement · 07-03-2022, 07:53 AM

I'm prepping for the July 4th parade. I'm thinking a big rag soaked in Dove and a brisk wipe down

Bruce of MN · 07-03-2022, 08:45 AM

Just a regular shower for me, Clem.

GeneBob · 07-03-2022, 09:07 AM

A little too much information there?
Did you mean Dawn dish soap? Simple Green may be a good choice. I use that on my Harley.

larrys40 · 07-03-2022, 09:16 AM

The best under hood and chassis clean up is non abrasive hand cleaner like gojo, goop, Napa brand non pumice type. You can even use a paint brush on chassis areas. Wipe it down, removed grease,road grime and more and doesn’t hurt the paint at all. Leaves a nice shine in fact .
Larry

shew01 · 07-03-2022, 09:18 AM

Dawn dish soap works we for me.

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Big hammer · 07-03-2022, 09:34 AM

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For wheel cleaning I spray Simple Green on them and use a soft brush followed buy spray of fresh water from garden hose!

Dick Carne · 07-03-2022, 01:41 PM

Another good "grease cutter" is "Purple Stuff". I've seen it in a number of local cap parts places, and it comes in sizes up to two gallons for a cost of about $15.00. I've found that it works great on minor grease and oil build-up, but I would make certain to make sure that it is rinsed off thoroughly so as not to leave spots on the paint ... just in case.

john in illinois · 07-03-2022, 04:30 PM

I often use wax and tar remover used to prep for painting. It cuts grease and dirt a will not harm paint.

John

1crosscut · 07-03-2022, 05:07 PM

Simple Green for me too. I get it by the gallon and transfer it into a quart spray bottle. I use it straight. My kids always get me a gallon or two for Christmas

The purple stuff mentioned earlier will do a very good job of taking off the grease but it can be hard on paint and your skin.

J Franklin · 07-03-2022, 05:16 PM

I use oven cleaner, and a bristle parts cleaner brush. Just a rinse off and go.

mhsprecher · 07-03-2022, 06:03 PM

Sorry I can't join you in the parade. I have my own I am driving in. Good luck!

Clem Clement · 07-03-2022, 08:45 PM

We are in the Fairfax City parade. I have my cow bell and rubber chicken. Bob the dog is scheduled to ride in the rumble

07-03-2022, 07:53 AM	#1
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	removing grease, road and breather scum I'm prepping for the July 4th parade. I'm thinking a big rag soaked in Dove and a brisk wipe down

07-03-2022, 08:45 AM	#2
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,412	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum Just a regular shower for me, Clem.

07-03-2022, 09:07 AM	#3
GeneBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denver Area Posts: 433	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum A little too much information there? Did you mean Dawn dish soap? Simple Green may be a good choice. I use that on my Harley.

07-03-2022, 09:16 AM	#4
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum The best under hood and chassis clean up is non abrasive hand cleaner like gojo, goop, Napa brand non pumice type. You can even use a paint brush on chassis areas. Wipe it down, removed grease,road grime and more and doesn’t hurt the paint at all. Leaves a nice shine in fact . Larry

07-03-2022, 09:18 AM	#5
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,908	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum Dawn dish soap works we for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-03-2022, 09:34 AM	#6
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For wheel cleaning I spray Simple Green on them and use a soft brush followed buy spray of fresh water from garden hose! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

07-03-2022, 01:41 PM	#7
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum Another good "grease cutter" is "Purple Stuff". I've seen it in a number of local cap parts places, and it comes in sizes up to two gallons for a cost of about $15.00. I've found that it works great on minor grease and oil build-up, but I would make certain to make sure that it is rinsed off thoroughly so as not to leave spots on the paint ... just in case.

07-03-2022, 04:30 PM	#8
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum I often use wax and tar remover used to prep for painting. It cuts grease and dirt a will not harm paint. John __________________ Welcome each day

07-03-2022, 05:07 PM	#9
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,910	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum Simple Green for me too. I get it by the gallon and transfer it into a quart spray bottle. I use it straight. My kids always get me a gallon or two for Christmas The purple stuff mentioned earlier will do a very good job of taking off the grease but it can be hard on paint and your skin. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

07-03-2022, 05:16 PM	#10
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum I use oven cleaner, and a bristle parts cleaner brush. Just a rinse off and go.

07-03-2022, 06:03 PM	#11
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum Sorry I can't join you in the parade. I have my own I am driving in. Good luck! __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

07-03-2022, 08:45 PM	#12
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: removing grease, road and breather scum We are in the Fairfax City parade. I have my cow bell and rubber chicken. Bob the dog is scheduled to ride in the rumble