Best Gasket Removers
Only Ford-approved product for removing multi-layer steel gaskets and RTV. Specifically formulated to soften cured RTV and residue left from multi-layer steel gaskets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great product."
"Really helps loosen hard silicone (Toyota FIPG) and that speeds up removal with a scraper."
Dynatex gasket remover is an aerosol product designed to remove gasket residue from any type of metal or plastic housing. It quickly removes baked-on gaskets, silicone weather strip adhesive, carbon deposits, dried oil, adhesives, grease and paint.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Didn't do anything to remove any gasket material or residue for cylinder head gasket and intake manifold gasket on my 1996 Toyota 22RE engine."
"It works. Had to remove valve cover gasket spark plug seals."
"removed old gaskets and the Permatex silicon the gaskets were installed with."
"If you want to save time scraping and scraping, use this product."
"Did exactly what it claims."
"I sprayed every part of my engine with this stuff during my rebuild and then used my pressure sprayer to blow of the residue."
"The chemistry didn't work for my motorcycle gasket application."
"Not as described very disappointed is veryharsh."
Permatex Gasket Remover is an aerosol product designed to remove gaskets and gasket residue from any type of metal or plastic housing. Size: 4 ounce Low VOC formula Combines powerful gasket remover strength with an innovative delivery system Fast-foaming action penetrates the most stubborn or baked-on gaskets in 15-20 minutes Built-in brush-tip was designed for easy application and allows for scrubbing on intricate surfaces NOT recommended for use on silicone gaskets. Suggested Applications: Automotive Removes solvent-based gasketing, anaerobic gasketing and gasket sealant products including all Permatex Form-AGasket, Spray-A-Gasket, Indian Head, High Tack Gasket Sealants and Dressings, baked-on gaskets and cements, and formed-in-place gaskets. Combines powerful gasket remover strength with an innovative delivery system.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Used rubber mallet to remove front, rear, clutch, and water pump covers. Used a rolling action with my fingers to take off as much gasket as possible, then used Permatex brush to lightly cover remaining gasket material."
"Also the bottle empty very fast ( not much inside). 1) did not remove anything. 2) since it is gasket remover chemical, you need to remove it from anywhere it may have gotten into during application."
"I tried this stuff on baked-on gasket on a car cylinder head."
"Tried to use this to remove intake manifold gasket material."
"Also the bottle empty very fast ( not much inside). 1) did not remove anything. 2) since it is gasket remover chemical, you need to remove it from anywhere it may have gotten into during application."
"Agree with other one star reviews."
Best Industrial Gasket Removers
518 Gasket Eliminator (R) Flange Sealant Forms a flexible, solvent-resistant seal that will not tear or decay.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Perfect for aluminum flange."
"Used this to seal a crankcase on my Honda Rebel."
"Worked great to seal up the case halves of my BMW transmission."
"This product was just as described."
"very expensive, but not like any rtv or any gasket sealer."
"It's Locktite, it's the best, what else do you want?"
"Very good for job it do."
Best Brake Cleaners
The original brake parts cleaner. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've used all sorts of "engine degreasers" in the past and they really never did anything. I really think they need to create a version that can be sprayed at any angle for getting hard to reach spots in the engine bay."
"This is the best available on the market for de-greasing, cleaning before painting (metal surfaces) and oily spots on fabrics (always place a drop at the bottom edge of fabric to check for impact on some synthetic fabrics to avoid damage)."
"I had to replace my home's heater blower motor, and so I used 2 cans just to clean 4x 1" by 4" brackets of some gunk."
"This stuff is great for freeing up gummy electric motors.I used it to clean electrical parts.Greasy old exhaust fan motors.Dries fast ,works great."
"This does a great job removing dirt, grease, and grime from all moving parts of a braking system."
"Will buy more later to clean my Ford F-250 truck engine."
"I've been using this stuff for years."
"Replaced the rotors and brakes on my fiancée's 2005 Grand Prix GTP."
Best Fuel System Cleaners
Restores: lost power, acceleration, lost fuel economy, and operation of the fuel gauge sensor.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I use this every 6 months and you can always tell the difference, the car loves it!"
"seemed to help a little with rough idle."
"Best stuff made in my opinion."
"Great deal on this Thanks."
Best Fan Belt Dressings
The number one complaint with belts today is noise; and, the number one cause for belt noise is misalignment. Included is the Dayco aWearness gauge, designed to determine belt wear and to identify when belt replacement is required.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Way better than the Gates dot, but leaves a lot of setup to be that good."
"Really cool way to be sure of your belt diagnosis."
"Tool will not work on engines with multiple pulleys close to each other.I had to disassemble pulleys and check them two at a time because the beam keeps getting blocked."
"This is a real timesaver."
Best Engine Part Cleaners
Style: 12 oz., 6 Cans. Quickly cleans, polishes and protects all plastics, chrome, aluminum and painted surfaces.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this product because the professional product by Johnson Wax called Multi seems no longer available."
"No mess no residue, shines and protects almost everything."
"I didn't have a good expectation for something you could just spray on and wipe off to a beautiful shine... but wow!"
"Been using it for years, marketed under Honda, Harley Davidson , and Original Essence names."
"Have not come across anything better to finish wash job to include rough black trim pieces."
"I apply to rag to quickly wax the painted finishes."
"Amazing stuff to clean your entire car between detailing."
"Works like it should and have used it for years."
Best Electrical Cleaners
Size: 11 Ounce. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This stuff is not that great."
"It seems to work well, and with such a huge can I can afford to use it liberally."
"I've been using the CRC Quick Dry Electronic Cleaner for many years, and it's always done the job with no fuss or mess."
"This is a good cleaning solution."
"Good for cleaning electrical contacts and just plain cleaning stuff."
"Excellent spray works just as intended for electrical connectors."
"It has been years since I last used this, and I find it better than ever!"
"Exactly what you'd expect."
Best Oil Cleanup Absorbers
OIL-DRI Garage Guard is a poly backed industrial rug that shields and protects garage floors and work surfaces by absorbing fluids without allowing them to penetrate the non-slip poly backing. Leaks, drips, spray and spills can cause damage and stain surfaces under automobiles, lawnmowers, and motorcycles. OIL-DRI Garage Guard is a poly backed industrial rug that shields and protects garage floors and work surfaces by absorbing fluids without allowing them to penetrate the non-slip poly backing. Leaks, drips, spray and spills can cause damage and stain surfaces under automobiles, lawnmowers, and motorcycles.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Too small and too flighty."
"works great but you should buy some sticky tape to hold it down and keep it from rolling."
"Works perfect for our need."
"Use this in the concrete garage floor to keep stains away."
"Worked but very small."
Best Engine Cleaners & Degreasers
The first spray-on, rinse-off cleaner developed especially for motorcycles, S100 Total Cycle Cleaner creeps in to every nook and cranny of your bike to thoroughly clean it without scrubbing.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"He said to simply spray this on my motorcycle, wait just a minute or two, then hose it off. With this stuff making it so easy, I clean my bike way more often! And if the bugs are really bad and dry on my windscreen, I will need a very small bit of extra cleaning after the S100 wash."
"Spray it on, rinse it off with a strong hose, dry and get on the road."
"Makes cleaning up my bike easy, just spray a bottle full on the bike and rinse it off."
"This was a great buy and was delivered well packaged."
"Still the need for some spot touch up for a perfect clean but a big time saver."
"Old Hondas tend to be susceptible to surface discoloration of unfinished aluminum components on the drive train and, being a chain driven bike, has much more grim around the read suspension. After spraying down with the smallest "stream" setting on my hose end sprayer I dried the bikes with a leaf blower, which is actually quite effective!"
"This product is great for cleaning metal."
"Just spray it on cold, wait a few minutes and rinse with cold water."
Best Carburetor & Throttle Body Cleaners
Size: 11 Ounce. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very easy to use, I removed the MAF plenum and sprayed (no touch) the sensors with some shop towels underneath, they look like resistors."
"Easy to use."
"The junk yard engine had a surging, hesitant acceleration, and lack of power."
"Perfect... exactly what i needed... my car is alive again...!"
"Works great,easy to use and really helps performance."
"Bought this for just regular maintenance purposes."
"This fixed my check engine light on my ford."
"Did great job."