Just been moaned at by Knowlsey at Scoobysport at the state of my engine.

What is the best stuff to use?

How do I avoid electrical problems?

Any help would be appreciated


Phil

 

AUTO GLYM DO SOME STUFF THATS OK....SPRAY ON/BRUSH ON....COMMON SENSE AROUND ELECTRIC STUFF!!!

 

if money is no object get a Polti steam cleaner - produced 'dry' steam - is well good on engines

 

Don't steam clean the engine. This works for some people, but can really have some bad effects. If you really want to clean the engine bay, you can buy stuff that you put on with a brush and hose off. Steam clean or jet wash can be risky.
Cheers.
Ian.

 

Thanks Guys

 

the Polti steam cleaner I use has a nossle/jet type attachment and the steam comes out at very high pressure and very hot - nothing like a 'traditional' wet steam cleaner - the steam is 'dry' so while not recommending getting anywhere near electics when used with something like Gunk it works a treat

 

I thought Subaru coated the engine and all components with a protective greasy film. If you clean this off without puting something in its place you'll soon get corrosion starting.

Lee

 

i wouldnt use any steam cleaners myself , i use autoglym engine cleaner ,,, great stuff , then use autoglym "vinyl & rubber protector spray " it says on back also used for use after autoglym engine cleaner as a protective coating

 

Mark/any1 i have the fine wax wizard goodies but aint plucked up courage 2 use the engine cleaner stuff yet as well i'm a coward lol
Just wondered if it was feasible, if a little more time consuming, just to kinda wipe the cleaner stuff on mucky areas then just wipe off + dirt with a damp cloth etc a short time later? As dont wana take any huge amounts of the wet stuff c/o hose jet wash wotever 2 the engine just wondered if there was any risk with just mopping/wiping da cleaner off & then using the protector goodies?
Si & his dirty engine

 

hot water thats it

 

scooby si...drop me a mail mate and tell me where u live. Maybe, just maybe we could hook up and I'll do for a small wodge.

 

Phil,

Mark did my engine bay a the big Dono meet.

It still looks 'kin fantastic.

If Marks not a round try Gossy

Ian

 

p.s. How's the car now?

 

Mark and or Gossy

Email me re what ou would charge me to come to Essex and do the full works

PLEASE

email as profile

 

All Fixed but just very dirty

Thanks for asking

Phil

 

Mark

YHM

I will book it for early Feb

 

phil...Ta for the mail. Look forward to your call or email.

 

is there anyone in the oxfordshire aria that does this kind of clean up ive not got the guts to do it myself lol

 

 

Phil,

Let me know when this is going to happen as I'm interested too. (especially if we can sort out a GOOD price ). However, I'm not going to be parking outside your house!!!

BTW Fiesta RIP, Capri TTFN, hello to the new Cavalier!!!

Ed

 

Will Do Ed

 

steve G MAN.....just email and I will come to you. I travel all over the UK and the EU. Oxfordshire is no sweat.;-)

 

phil stephens...I always but always use a pressure washer in conjunction with my multiclean. After cleaning the enginew bay is then prepared using my engine bay protectant. Results...a better than new engine bay. Ask the likes of |John Felstead, Puff etc etc

[Edited by Mark Underwood - 1/9/2003 4:28:29 PM]

 

Phil Stevens....you have mail mate!! By the time I have done your engine bay you could eat yer lunch of it! And thats a promise.

[Edited by Mark Underwood - 1/10/2003 7:59:40 PM]