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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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oh has anyone ever tried doing it with the front bumper off, I imagine it would be easier to get to some of the more tight spots...
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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haha i heard professionals steam blast everything
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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dibbz - sounds like a plan
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Coupla links HERE and HERE

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Simple Green is perfect for the job. You can put a plastic grocery bag over the intake, fuse box, and ecu related items. Just put a rubber band over the bag to hold it on.

Dont go nutty with the hose Just use low pressure for rinsing.

Once you clean it well the first time it should only take 10-15 min thereafter if you do it monthly. Take before and after pics for us
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Paint thinner, Acetone, and Hydro-Chloric Acid. No but really +1 Greased lightning and Pressurized Water
Old May 20, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Are there any specific components under the hood that should be covered before the cleaning process?
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