Simple Green ???

[disposableincome]

I've been using spray nine. I think it works 10x better than simple green. Haven't seen any tarnishing on my aluminum either. The stuff is awesome on white plastic!

After every ride I drown my bike in spray nine and pressure wash it, bike still looks new other then a few scars and rashes and pipe dents. Spray nine is magic

[Maiphut]

I've given Simple Green a try and yes it works ok. But for $30aud/ltr plus delivery from Tassie where it's made, I'm exploring other options.

 

[DaveCR]

On ‎4‎/‎6‎/‎2011 at 6:57 PM, 2strokeDude said:

I've been using spray nine. I think it works 10x better than simple green. Haven't seen any tarnishing on my aluminum either. The stuff is awesome on white plastic!

Thanks for the tip.

 

[Tben93]

Im gonna have to try some spray nine thanks for the info guys. I just wasnt looking to spend a high $ on actual cleaners for bikes when i can get the same results with simple green or spray nine

[downonmonday]

Yup, I use it on everything. I buy the big concentrat jug and use a spray bottle to dilute it to what's want.

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[Maiphut]

I'll have to look into that spray nine, thanks all

[Still Bill]

I mostly use the Purple degreaser from Advance Auto parts.  However, if you spray it in the sun and it dries, it will leave white stains on plastics and other dark surfaces. 

So, my question is - does Simple Green do this also?

Also, we have hard water, so eventually some "water spots" show up.  I've found that CLR or Lime-Away will remove these, and the sun-dried degreaser residue.  Use with caution.

I recently noticed some large jugs of degreaser at Lowes that are half the price of the purple (or SG).  Haven't tried.

 

[NoFiddyPilot]

From the simple green site:

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When used with caution and according to the instructions, Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner has been safely and successfully used to clean aluminum. Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner, Crystal Simple Green Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser, and Simple Green Pressure Washer Concentrates have been used on aircraft, automotive, industrial and consumer aluminum items for over 20 years. However, caution and common sense must be used: aluminum is a soft metal that easily corrodes with unprotected exposure to water. The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes. Large cleaning jobs should be conducted in smaller-area stages to achieve lower contact time. Rinsing after cleaning should always be extremely thorough - paying special attention to flush out cracks and crevices to remove all Simple Green product residues. Unfinished, uncoated or unpainted aluminum cleaned with Simple Green products should receive some sort of protectant after cleaning to prevent oxidation.

Simple Green has also developed break-through water based cleaners that are safe for use on metals, plastics, rubber and high tech alloys. Extreme Simple Green Aircraft & Precision Cleaner, Pro Series Simple Green Automotive Cleaner, and Simple Green Pro HD are available on both the industrial and retail markets, respectively. These products were initially developed for the aircraft industry and extensive testing shows that they are safe and effective on a variety of metals and other sensitive surfaces even in the most extreme circumstances.

Simple Green Stainless Steel One Step Cleaner & Polish is another option for cleaning polished aluminum. This product is designed for light duty metal cleaning and polishing.

 

Me? I'd look for a product that is PH balanced. They're out there.

 

[Tben93]

Used spray nine over the weekend. Stuff works awsome