Originally Posted by Spicoli01
what's the secret to getting it so clean?
If this is directed to me (my 261 engine, above), I used a small soda blaster.
Sprayed it off with a slightly-acid white-vinegar/water solution, and quickly wiped that dry.

The spray-can hi-temp engine-paint is still on that 261 engine in my Suburban - since around-about 15 years ago.