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**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-04-2022, 07:23 PM

Have to clean bottom of the cab on my jimmy what is the best degreaser to use don't have a lot of oil on it just want to get it off and clean so I can paint it.

**Steeveedee** · 10-04-2022, 07:47 PM

Purple Power is pretty effective. It has lye in it, so treat the rinsate with care.

72c20customcamper · 10-04-2022, 08:08 PM

I been using ez off oven cleaner and their grease remover . But you need the heavy duty the newer formula isnt as good

**dagnabbitt** · 10-04-2022, 08:12 PM

I use this stuff that is for cleaning condenser coils. Best cleaner is the cheapest cause you can use more of it.

**leddzepp** · 10-04-2022, 09:54 PM

Bilge cleaner. Done.

truckster · 10-04-2022, 10:08 PM

Oil Eater is my go-to now. It works incredibly well.

**Getter-Done** · 10-04-2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Oil Eater is my go-to now. It works incredibly well.

I will try the Oil Eater.

Thanks for the suggestion

vics stuff · 10-06-2022, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I will try the Oil Eater.

Thanks for the suggestion

I have been using Oil Eater for over 20 years . The best degreaser out there .
Vic

truckster · 10-04-2022, 10:47 PM

For general purpose degreasing I mix it 50/50 with water and spray it on. I have a 1 gallon sprayer from Home Depot that I keep filled with it. It rinses off with plain water.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-05-2022, 05:54 AM

Thanks for all the replies just have to pick one.

**special-K** · 10-05-2022, 07:33 AM

I use diesel

MARKDTN · 10-05-2022, 11:05 AM

Another vote for Purple Power cleaner. I buy it in a gallon jug and use a heavy-duty plant sprayer.

72SB · 10-05-2022, 01:07 PM

Simple Green full strength works for me. Let it soak in then use a brush & rinse. Some areas may need repeat. YMMV

doug_p · 10-05-2022, 01:09 PM

Spray Nine and a nylon bristle brush also works rather well . . .
DP

**MySons68C20** · 10-05-2022, 01:17 PM

Super Clean works great

**HO455** · 10-05-2022, 01:38 PM

Just be aware many of the cleaners mentioned will leave a residue that will need to be removed before painting.

**Getter-Done** · 10-05-2022, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Just be aware many of the cleaners mentioned will leave a residue that will need to be removed before painting.

That is a Great point that is Sometime Forgoten.

Until the Paint has Fisheyes or Orange Peel.

10-04-2022, 07:23 PM	#1
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Best Degreaser Have to clean bottom of the cab on my jimmy what is the best degreaser to use don't have a lot of oil on it just want to get it off and clean so I can paint it. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-04-2022, 07:47 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,746	Re: Best Degreaser Purple Power is pretty effective. It has lye in it, so treat the rinsate with care. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-04-2022, 08:08 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,764	Re: Best Degreaser I been using ez off oven cleaner and their grease remover . But you need the heavy duty the newer formula isnt as good Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-04-2022, 08:12 PM	#4
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,458	Re: Best Degreaser I use this stuff that is for cleaning condenser coils. Best cleaner is the cheapest cause you can use more of it. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

10-04-2022, 09:54 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: Best Degreaser Bilge cleaner. Done. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-04-2022, 10:08 PM	#6
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,985	Re: Best Degreaser Oil Eater is my go-to now. It works incredibly well. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-04-2022, 10:47 PM	#9
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,985	Re: Best Degreaser For general purpose degreasing I mix it 50/50 with water and spray it on. I have a 1 gallon sprayer from Home Depot that I keep filled with it. It rinses off with plain water. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-05-2022, 05:54 AM	#10
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Best Degreaser Thanks for all the replies just have to pick one. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-05-2022, 07:33 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Best Degreaser I use diesel __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-05-2022, 11:05 AM	#12
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,171	Re: Best Degreaser Another vote for Purple Power cleaner. I buy it in a gallon jug and use a heavy-duty plant sprayer. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

10-05-2022, 01:07 PM	#13
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: Best Degreaser Simple Green full strength works for me. Let it soak in then use a brush & rinse. Some areas may need repeat. YMMV

10-05-2022, 01:09 PM	#14
doug_p Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 95	Re: Best Degreaser Spray Nine and a nylon bristle brush also works rather well . . . DP

10-05-2022, 01:17 PM	#15
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 940	Re: Best Degreaser Super Clean works great

10-05-2022, 01:38 PM	#16
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,415	Re: Best Degreaser Just be aware many of the cleaners mentioned will leave a residue that will need to be removed before painting. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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