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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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I need to pick some engine cleaner up but not sure what is good enough....

I've seen a big can that Comma do, but not sure how hardcore it is.

Anyone recommend a good cleaner? There has been an oil slick in my engine bay so needs to be tough!!

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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i used mr muscle oven cleaner!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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Gunk Spray or any decent Motorcycle de-greaser spray.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt_taylor
i used mr muscle oven cleaner!
lol

I want something industrial!!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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try halfrauds cd2 engine cleaning kit, worked wonders on mine and lasts a while.

smells like those runt sweets from years ago ;-)

obviously the smell goes after you have used it though.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Gunk is good, get scrubbing with a toothbrush too though. Problem with Gunk is that it stinks and the smell comes through the airvents for a good few days heh!

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Yep CD2, 2 stage cleaner.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by richiewong
Yep CD2, 2 stage cleaner.

yep and me top stuff!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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The best stuff I've used is Rockoil water soluble degreaser, it's a motorcycle product. Really good.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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CD2 is good stuff, but unfortunately it's no longer available in the UK.

If you see any for sale, snap it up!

I emailed Turtle Wax (the company that make cd2) and they said there was no market for it in the UK so have withdrawn it from sale. Booo.

I have bought a can of Gunk but haven't got round to using it yet.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Here is a copy of the email I received:

Hi,

Many thanks for your enquiry, unfortunately this product was discontinued earlier this year due to low sales.

there are no current plans to re-launch this product, but all suggestions from consumers are taken on board, and are looked at as part of our new product development programme.

regards

Matt Chapman
Product Manager
Turtle Wax


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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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I found that gunk was ok on a car that's a couple of years old.

I'm trying to get an oil slick of an old car!!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Autoglym 'Engine & Machine Cleaner' is very good.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
CD2 is good stuff, but unfortunately it's no longer available in the UK.

If you see any for sale, snap it up!

I have bought a can of Gunk but haven't got round to using it yet.

Yup, me too.......
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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autoglym engine and machine cleaner does the trick pretty well
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