Waxy Sh** Removal

["Royal,Paul" <royal@bos.msmail.idx.com>]

The engine on my recently purchased 90Q20v is caked with that waxy sh**
that they put on new cars to "protect" them (I can't remember the name   
for it).
I rmoved much of it from the aluminum runners with a light rubbing of   
steel wool which produced much dust and metal sawdust from the steel wool   
(I swept it away with an airhose but hated getting that crap all over the   
engine).
I can't take looking at it.  Any advice on cleaners that will work   
without damaging rubber or metal parts in the engine bay.

The other thing I'd like to know about is whether or not anybody has   
successfully installed or can recommend a small high performance   
subwoofer or base tube.  The former owner spent serious bucks on a new CD   
system only six months ago.  I want to save on space in an already   
inadequate
trunk and am not seeking to enrage my neighbors...I'm just looking for   
those clean bass sounds.

Thanks in advance

Paul Royal
 1990 90Q20v
 1987 5Ks
 1967 SS/RS Camaro