Land vehicles get really dirty! These tips will make cleaning them easier
After you get those parts clean, black parts like a good shine. Use a toothbrush with a drop or two of silicone shock oil to make them shine. This will also prevent dirt from sticking to them.
Use a toothbrush to get into those little spaces and get the dirt out. This works best when the dirt is dry.
Brake parts cleaner is great for cleaning your engine during a rebuild too. Just watch out for brittle plastic which can melt when exposed to brake parts cleaner.
When tearing down for a good re-build, many parts can be cleaned with a toothbrush and some brake parts cleaner. Be sure your parts are not made of ABS though since the parts cleaner will eat them. To test this, put a little on a paper towel and rub the part. If the towel turns black or the part gets sticky, do not use the parts cleaner.
