Whats the best way to get excess smoke fluid residue off your engine?

[rjake4454]

A train store owner recommended windex which sounds like a good idea, will this affect the paint job? He told me to stay away from goo gone.

So far I have tried soaking a paper towel with water and rubbing it, hasn't really done much, maybe only helped a little.

Thanks.

 

[fifedog]

Tube sock turned inside out.

[PhilaKnight]

I use a rag with a little mild dish detergent then quickly dry it off with a clean rag.

[Texas Pete]

  I've been using a clean, dry rag - an old cotton t-shirt.  Works good.

Pete

[sir james I]

What Pete said. whats left will dry off sooner or later.

[Andrew Falconer]

A hot air hair dryer could work.