Does anyone know if Simple Green is safe to use on paint under the hood?

I have to clean that rustproofing out of my engine bay ASAP.

Thank you,

 

no problem. i use it to clean my engine bay all the time.

 

under the hood in a diluted form yes...I wouldn't use it straight up as it may eat off some paint...make sure you completely spray it down w/ water afterwards too!

 

it will remove wax - but it's safe for paint/clearcoat

 

I have a CW, just hope it does'nt turn green!

Wish me luck!

Thanks guys!

 

Simple green is awesome. When I was in my auto class they had CLEAR simple green and I used that stuff like no other.

 

dilute the mixture as much as possible. if it is not cutting away the grease, then thicken up the mixture with some more SG

 

there is an automotive version of simple green that dosen't need diluting for most stuff. i've used it on the outside paint with no problems

 

Benjamin, is it by any chance called simple green pro?

One more question, do you guys think it would be better if I degreased it while it is warm or cold?

 

my spray bottle just says "simple green automotive" on it... sorry the label got too wet too often and most of it has come off

i think it's best that you do it cold. someone warned me that too much heat can cause adverse/accelerate chemical reactions that would eat the finish?

 

Thanks Ben, I started yesterday. The stuff lathers up like soap, I have to rub very hard but it does come off very slowly. I could actually see white. I'm about 1/3 there!

I have to use a paint brush for the small crevices. Its a pain in the ***, I keep telling myself I wish I had'nt had started this. Its going to take a lot of time and patience to finish this.

 

i use a toothbrush. when the toothbrush gets nasty you can use simple green to scrub that up too.

hey i watched that x-files episode... so when did they sew your head back on darryl?

 

Tooth brush does'nt scratch paint?

They sewed it back on as soon as the episode was over! Surprised you noticed the name!

 

well, don't go ballistic and it won't... unless there is a lot of gritty stuff in the gunk u are trying to clean off.

how could i forget ms. jade afterglow?