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Nov 20, 2003 | 08:50 PM

Paul ATB

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Chaps,

My engine bay is a little dirty... (BOGGIN)

What the best way of cleaning the whole shabang...? Steam Clean....?

P.

Nov 20, 2003 | 09:01 PM

macka

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I wouldn't do that!

Too intrusive to all the electics, alternator etc, steady away with a bucket and brush and consider wrapping the alterantor and other electrical bits with a plaggy bag.

Nov 20, 2003 | 09:08 PM

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CD2 engine cleaner & detailer from Halfords brought mine up a treat

[Edited by magepaster - 11/20/2003 9:10:33 PM]

Nov 20, 2003 | 09:13 PM

John P

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used a gunk spray can from Halfords and then lightly hosed down, not pressure washed. Came up nice and shiny

Nov 20, 2003 | 09:40 PM

taffyterzo

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Be careful, I managed to **** up my xenon lights, but the engine bay was nice and clean

Nov 20, 2003 | 09:52 PM

ADP

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just check out the clean engine thread somewhere in the Members Gallery, the Halfrauds CD2 detailing kit works brill.

run a search, loads of threads

[Edited by ADP - 11/20/2003 9:54:21 PM]