essmaker Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 In the frame, especially around the trans and xfer case, I have decades of buildup of grease and grime. Anyone have a tried and true degreaser product? I have tried a couple in the past and have never been impressed with the results. I would use it in conjunction with a pressure washer or whatever is recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I've used Simple Green with good success, but not in a pressure washer. Just my heated parts washer. Others have used Purple Power and I've heard it works pretty well in a power washer. However, some of the cleaners shouldn't be left standing on some types of aluminum, so while I don't know about the transfer case you might want to wash it off with water when you are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I've used Simple Green with good success, but not in a pressure washer. Just my heated parts washer. Others have used Purple Power and I've heard it works pretty well in a power washer. However, some of the cleaners shouldn't be left standing on some types of aluminum, so while I don't know about the transfer case you might want to wash it off with water when you are done. The Youtube channel "Project farm" did a decent review of such things: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 The Youtube channel "Project farm" did a decent review of such things: I'm constantly looking for a better degreaser. I really wish I could give a good recommendation. simple green is as good as I have found. but you may very well do the best job by wetting everything and the area and then blast with the washer. being mindful not to pressure wash directly at any seal. doing this to get the bulk knocked off then let dry and soak with degreaser. let stand as long as possible but not letting it dry then pressure wash again. the reason I say wet the area is to make it harder for blasted splatter to stick. laying under the side of a truck trying to get everything is a sure way to make a wet mess of yourself too. be ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I've used Simple Green with good success, but not in a pressure washer. Just my heated parts washer. Others have used Purple Power and I've heard it works pretty well in a power washer. However, some of the cleaners shouldn't be left standing on some types of aluminum, so while I don't know about the transfer case you might want to wash it off with water when you are done. I've heard super clean is good (Project Farm confirmed), but I don't know if it's pressure washer compatible, and certainly is one of the ones that eats aluminum if left too long. I've personally used the Walmart Supertech degreaser that comes in spray cans and then rinsed with the pressure washer. Works well enough for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Steam Jenny... Done! You should watch this guy in Indiana struggle with his STUPOR DOODIE. (F-450) 😂 I can relate! (but I can't do imbeds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Steam Jenny... Done! You should watch this guy in Indiana struggle with his STUPOR DOODIE. (F-450) 😂 I can relate! (but I can't do imbeds) Jenny would be the way to go but I lost mine many years ago Man did he do everything the hard way. A power washer is cheap and can be used on a lot of stuff as does a gas power air compressor and cheap spray gun for paint. Remember I did everything he was doing so I know how to get it done and not bust your azz. I found you need to scrape off the heavy grease & dirt. Putty knife, old butter knife screw driver all work good to get the first wave of dirt off. If the stuff is really baked on and not worried about paint or turning ALUM. dark oven cleaner works pretty good. I have also used Zep Purple de-greaser in my parts washer. It will take paint off parts and think turn ALUM. dark but been a while since I used it. It will also do a number on your skin so wear long rubber gloves as you should with any of the de-greasers. I guess you could cut it, I did not. I have mixed Simple Green and Awsome degreaser (dollar store) in a pump sprayer and sprayed it on everything keeping it wet. Can use stiff brushes to work the degreaser into areas and loosen it up. I then use a gas powered power washer to rinse everything off. If I have to I re-spray with the pump sprayer and let it soak in even more and rinse with the power washer. BTW I do not use anything in the power washer, it is just water to rinse off what I have degreaser on. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Steam Jenny... Done! You should watch this guy in Indiana struggle with his STUPOR DOODIE. (F-450) 😂 I can relate! (but I can't do imbeds) Jenny would be the way to go but I lost mine many years ago Man did he do everything the hard way. A power washer is cheap and can be used on a lot of stuff as does a gas power air compressor and cheap spray gun for paint. Remember I did everything he was doing so I know how to get it done and not bust your azz. I found you need to scrape off the heavy grease & dirt. Putty knife, old butter knife screw driver all work good to get the first wave of dirt off. If the stuff is really baked on and not worried about paint or turning ALUM. dark oven cleaner works pretty good. I have also used Zep Purple de-greaser in my parts washer. It will take paint off parts and think turn ALUM. dark but been a while since I used it. It will also do a number on your skin so wear long rubber gloves as you should with any of the de-greasers. I guess you could cut it, I did not. I have mixed Simple Green and Awsome degreaser (dollar store) in a pump sprayer and sprayed it on everything keeping it wet. Can use stiff brushes to work the degreaser into areas and loosen it up. I then use a gas powered power washer to rinse everything off. If I have to I re-spray with the pump sprayer and let it soak in even more and rinse with the power washer. BTW I do not use anything in the power washer, it is just water to rinse off what I have degreaser on. Dave ---- Diesel in a little pump sprayer. Scrub it in with a dollar store toilet brush I have my ways.... 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Steam Jenny... Done! You should watch this guy in Indiana struggle with his STUPOR DOODIE. (F-450) 😂 I can relate! (but I can't do imbeds) Jenny would be the way to go but I lost mine many years ago Man did he do everything the hard way. A power washer is cheap and can be used on a lot of stuff as does a gas power air compressor and cheap spray gun for paint. Remember I did everything he was doing so I know how to get it done and not bust your azz. I found you need to scrape off the heavy grease & dirt. Putty knife, old butter knife screw driver all work good to get the first wave of dirt off. If the stuff is really baked on and not worried about paint or turning ALUM. dark oven cleaner works pretty good. I have also used Zep Purple de-greaser in my parts washer. It will take paint off parts and think turn ALUM. dark but been a while since I used it. It will also do a number on your skin so wear long rubber gloves as you should with any of the de-greasers. I guess you could cut it, I did not. I have mixed Simple Green and Awsome degreaser (dollar store) in a pump sprayer and sprayed it on everything keeping it wet. Can use stiff brushes to work the degreaser into areas and loosen it up. I then use a gas powered power washer to rinse everything off. If I have to I re-spray with the pump sprayer and let it soak in even more and rinse with the power washer. BTW I do not use anything in the power washer, it is just water to rinse off what I have degreaser on. Dave ---- Do you know Hot Lap tire dressing? (from the discussion about Life Savers) You can use Swab concrete cleaner (from Gunk) to get greasy things like frames spotless! Without any petroleum hitting the dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Do you know Hot Lap tire dressing? (from the discussion about Life Savers) You can use Swab concrete cleaner (from Gunk) to get greasy things like frames spotless! Without any petroleum hitting the dirt. https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n147518/SW4_R1.jpg I have heard of the dressing but never used it. When I was part of a street stock pit crew racing at Waterford Speedway I dont think they even used it. If they did it was kept from me and the rest of the crew and we had 2 cars so I would think someone would have slipped at some point LOL Is the Gunk a powder? You wet the floor, spread the powder and scrub it in and rinse it off? If so I have used that before, school or buddies shop? Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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