Cleaning outboards

[ampersat]

The outside of my motors have some crud and 2 cycle film on them in spots, as well as dirty old grease. The inside (under the cowl) has goop as well, mostly 2 cycle film but bugs and other crud that makes it's way under the hood.

I would assume any degreaser would work and disconnecting the battery is a must. Also, not blasting water down the carb is a no-brainer.

Anything else I'm overlooking?

[Chrome Bumper]

Lemon joy, a rag and a brush? Run it when you are done to dry it out. Follow up with WD or some other water displacing anti corrosive spray.

[tomictime]

simple green and hot water......

[StickFish]

WD40 spray on, wipe off, couple days later follow up with Pledge.