<VV> engine room cleaning? (NOT degreaser)

[Ray Rodriguez III]

Can any of you show car guys share some advice with me on how to clean the engine room and what products/tools to use?  In particular the black paint is giving me a hard time.... everything I tried so far leaves a residue and water spots.


Ray Rodriguez III
CORSA member
66' Corsa 140/4 coupe (bored, ported, and cammed)
65' Corsa 140/4 coupe (under construction)