signfan Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 What's everyone using to clean their engine compartments. Looking for a cleaner that will lift the belt dust off everything. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 brake cleaner works amazing. just wear gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowchopper Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 "Super Clean" works well. Comes in a purple jug /bottle It is a degreaser. Can be found at walmart/candian tire in spray bottle size or 4 litre jug. Not too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Simple Green. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I just wash mine out once a season using hot water pressure washer. Set temp at about 130 F and use a low pressure 600 Psi nozzle with a 4 gpm flow rate. It is sparkling clean in a few minutes. I wash clutches and everything. I always cover air box assembly with a garbage bag, and run sled after I am done, to dry it out faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 On 2017-09-08 at 5:59 PM, snowchopper said: "Super Clean" works well. Comes in a purple jug /bottle It is a degreaser. Can be found at walmart/candian tire in spray bottle size or 4 litre jug. Not too expensive Super clean really does work well for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Have you had any discolorization issues with super clean? Read their website and they are saying to keep it away from aluminum and glass along with any chrome. Also avoid painted and powder coated surfaces. Lots of aluminum on a sled and lots of it is powder coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I have read that but have never had an issue i don't use a heavy application either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 So like a 50/50 dilution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I've never diluted it before I just spray some on a rag and wipe clean what is greasy or covered in belt dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowchopper Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 On 10/09/2017 at 3:05 PM, signfan said: Have you had any discolorization issues with super clean? Read their website and they are saying to keep it away from aluminum and glass along with any chrome. Also avoid painted and powder coated surfaces. Lots of aluminum on a sled and lots of it is powder coated. I used it on my yellow Mxz's to clean all the belt dust off the underside of the hood and belly pan area.I also used it to clean the 2 stroke exhaust stain off the right exterior portion of the belly pan. It never discolored the belly pan. I also used it on the painted trailing arms to remove the exhuast stain and it never disclored the arms.My friend used it on his red Mxz and it never discolored it either. BUT if you spray it directly on the bare aluminum of your tunnel it will show streaks,run marks. You can clean your bare tunnel but what i do is wet it down and keep it wet , before spraying the cleaner on.This is kinda like diluting it 50/50 i guess. Rinse off with water immediately after cleaning. If you are unsure of using this stuff try it in a small concealed spot before using it on a big panel. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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