Prepping CA block for new headgasket

[Nismo1182]

Once you get off any left over gasket with a blade or something, what else can you use to get the surface as clean as possible to make the new gasket connection as clean as possible?

[boost_boy]

If you've cleaned off all the old material from the block and/or head, take some brake parts cleaner and wipe it across the block and head to ensure that they're both oil free, that's it! Don't be such a wuss:D Put the dang head back on there and don't worry. I hope you're changing the rod bolts and make sure you rotate the engine and inspect cam timing marks or else you will be sorry.