For more years than I care to remember I've used (and often struggled) with degreasers and high pressure water, and then some gunk in a bottle to make it shiny.
I've just found out (on Youtube) that all you need is OVEN CLEANER, a couple brushes and CLEAR TYRE BLACK/cleaner and a couple old rags. My engine here in Ukraine is always dirty after a few runs because of adverse roads. But right now I could eat breakfast from it!
Start with a LUKE WARM engine;
1. WD40/RP7 any point where bare wires/points may be. Just a small squirt at each point.
2. Start at top of hood and spray oven cleaner (not on the sound deadener/insulation) and all of the engine. Use a large headed, soft brush to work it in to main areas and a skinny brush with long handle for hard/low places alongside the engine.
3. Using a garden pressure sprayer, you know…the one for spraying bugs, (NO HIGH PRESSURE APPARATUS) and wash the oven cleaner off. May need to use the CLEANED brush to get all cleaner off but not necessary.
4. Dry the engine…or wait for 30+ minutes.
Clean your brushes in water while waiting.
5. LIGHTLY spray clear tyre cleaner to all areas, DON'T OVERDO IT. Use a clean big head brush or cloth to spread it & the skinny brush to get into nooks & crannies. And stand back and admire.
I'll inspect it later
