O-Man... I just opened my hood! - Nissan Murano

FastEddy · 09-15-2005, 11:16 AM

What can I use to remove all the greasy, yucky, messy, dirt attracting "GUNK" they sprayed all over my engine compartment to make it look good?

Whatever I use is going to take several applications and Im looking for something that wont harm the body finish.

Damn.... I just spent 2 days with clay and polish on the body.

**Gonzo** · 09-15-2005, 01:22 PM

Isn't that gunk for protection during shipment from over seas?

I might try something lights first like Simple Green... then perhaps move on to a Engine degreaser spray. But I'm not clear that you've got on your engine.

FastEddy · 09-15-2005, 01:39 PM

What on my engine and all over the engine compartment looks to be the same as cheep tire dressing. I can draw on it with my finger. Its a nasty clearish grey residue on my finger when I touch it. NASTY, NASTY, NASTY

hfelknor · 09-15-2005, 02:04 PM

Gunk makes several products.
The one I would recommend (And Don was referring to) is Gunk Degreaser. Been using it since I had to put a rag in the carburetor ......

And of course, maybe what they put on your engine IS Gunk that they forgot to spray off.

Try to keep the water out of the electrics.

Homer

**zebelkhan** · 09-15-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by GripperDon

You got it Homer! Best engine cleaner in the world, I swear by it. Simple green, and 409, etc are not emulisifers like Gunk is. Gunk is Great.

Is it damaging to plastic and rubber?

nissanlove · 09-15-2005, 02:36 PM

i use meguiars detailer apc and it works awesome.i dilute it 2:1 water:apc

GripperDon · 09-15-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by zebelkhan

Is it damaging to plastic and rubber?

IT has never done anything bad to my engine compartments, I have the engine Warm not hot. I spray it on, I let it sit for a about the time it takes to put it on plus say 3 to 4 minutes. Then Hose it off with a reasonable spray but not a hard jet. The engine warmth is then allowed to dry out what I can't wipe off.

If you engine is not dirty (or covered with "Gunk" as noted above) then a lighter weight product like simple green or Meguiars is good to go.

My engine compartment always glistens as I either wax metallic surfaces or use shiny armorall on the rubber and plastic components the under hood (only other place I use shiny Armorall is wheel wells.

GMTURBO43 · 09-15-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by hfelknor
Been using it since I had to put a rag in the carburetor ......
Homer

What is this carburetor thing you speak of

Gunk is good stuff.

**Eric L.** · 09-15-2005, 03:01 PM

The runoff from hosing your engine down with these petroleum based cleaners (like Gunk or Foamy Engine Brite, or any of the similar products) is illegal in some areas since it can contaminate the ground water. Keep this in mind before you clean your engine and end up with a rainbow (you know the kind that shimmers on the top of a toxic water puddle) water stream coming out of your driveway.

That said, these products really work pretty well.

GripperDon · 09-15-2005, 03:09 PM

If it's illegal then they should not sell it. What do they think we buy it for to admire the can?

**Eric L.** · 09-15-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by GripperDon
If it's illegal then they should not sell it. What do they think we buy it for to admire the can?

Some of the cans (not necessarily Gunk, but I think Gunk makes Foamy Engine Brite and its where I read the label) have a warning on the side that you must use a container to catch the wastewater from cleaning the engine. Not even sure how thats possible - thats going to a be a huge wide pan to put underneath the car.

I agree it makes the product much harder to use (properly).

Another use for these engine degreasers is to clean oil spots from your driveway - you know...when someone makes a three point turn using your driveway and drips oil on it. A little powdered laundry detergent and a good spray with the degreaser, and the next day, you can hose the stain away. Whoops, there goes that disclaimer again....

GripperDon · 09-15-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by Eric L.

Some of the cans (not necessarily Gunk, but I think Gunk makes Foamy Engine Brite and its where I read the label) have a warning on the side that you must use a container to catch the wastewater from cleaning the engine. Not even sure how thats possible - thats going to a be a huge wide pan to put underneath the car.

I agree it makes the product much harder to use (properly).

Another use for these engine degreasers is to clean oil spots from your driveway - you know...when someone makes a three point turn using your driveway and drips oil on it. A little powdered laundry detergent and a good spray with the degreaser, and the next day, you can hose the stain away. Whoops, there goes that disclaimer again....

Yea kind of hard to empty that catch pan with out emptying it.

**zebelkhan** · 09-15-2005, 03:27 PM

How about sprinkling lots of laundry detergent powder on the driveway so it gets mixed up with the runoff from gunk stuff and breaks it down?

-----> no rainbow <------

**Eric L.** · 09-15-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by zebelkhan
How about sprinkling lots of laundry detergent powder on the driveway so it gets mixed up with the runoff from gunk stuff and breaks it down?

-----> no rainbow <------

The laundry detergent doesn't break down the Gunk stuff - the enzymes in it just helps dissolve the oil stain on your driveway.

I think thats one of the advertising points of Simple Green - its not petroleum based so you don't have to worry about the "pollution" as much.

**zebelkhan** · 09-15-2005, 03:40 PM

I meant the runoff from washing the motor with Gunk. So detergent will be used instead of a pan to catch the stuff.

09-15-2005, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
FastEddy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 165	O-Man... I just opened my hood! What can I use to remove all the greasy, yucky, messy, dirt attracting "GUNK" they sprayed all over my engine compartment to make it look good? Whatever I use is going to take several applications and Im looking for something that wont harm the body finish. Damn.... I just spent 2 days with clay and polish on the body.

09-15-2005, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
FastEddy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 165	Re: Well you said it What on my engine and all over the engine compartment looks to be the same as cheep tire dressing. I can draw on it with my finger. Its a nasty clearish grey residue on my finger when I touch it. NASTY, NASTY, NASTY

09-15-2005, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Gunk makes several products. The one I would recommend (And Don was referring to) is Gunk Degreaser. Been using it since I had to put a rag in the carburetor ...... And of course, maybe what they put on your engine IS Gunk that they forgot to spray off. Try to keep the water out of the electrics. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

09-15-2005, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	i use meguiars detailer apc and it works awesome.i dilute it 2:1 water:apc __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

09-15-2005, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	The runoff from hosing your engine down with these petroleum based cleaners (like Gunk or Foamy Engine Brite, or any of the similar products) is illegal in some areas since it can contaminate the ground water. Keep this in mind before you clean your engine and end up with a rainbow (you know the kind that shimmers on the top of a toxic water puddle) water stream coming out of your driveway. That said, these products really work pretty well. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

09-15-2005, 01:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gonzo Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 4,092	Isn't that gunk for protection during shipment from over seas? I might try something lights first like Simple Green... then perhaps move on to a Engine degreaser spray. But I'm not clear that you've got on your engine.

09-15-2005, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	If it's illegal then they should not sell it. What do they think we buy it for to admire the can?

09-15-2005, 03:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,041	How about sprinkling lots of laundry detergent powder on the driveway so it gets mixed up with the runoff from gunk stuff and breaks it down? -----> no rainbow <------ __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

09-15-2005, 03:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,041	I meant the runoff from washing the motor with Gunk. So detergent will be used instead of a pan to catch the stuff. __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

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