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can't you just put that degreaser in a bucket of water, trying not to dilute it too much put rag in bucket and wet, then rub? or go with a rag dipped in water to wet the engine, then apply degreaser directly on the rag then goto town?

Ive never done this either... never had an urge to show off my engine to anyone and I don't goto shows so meh... but if I were to do it I would attempt my ideas first.