Hi,

I would like to give my engine bay a clean and was looking for some advice

What to do / what not to do

Any product recommendations

 

yeah im also thinking about this but not sure what the best appoach is

 

I wanted to clean mine up a bit. I used the following method



if you dont want to go to this extent then use something like "gunk" or similar and get the pressure washer on it. Be sure to cover things like induction kit and alternator.....

 

i clean mine about once a month with a steam cleaner(hot jetwash) and just plain de greaser and it looks mint just dont directly wash the electrical plugs or filter and have the engine running
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Ha ha It works well dont it , Me and my dad cleaned up most the parts from a audi s2 engine in the dishwasher the mother was not so impressed

 

Hi guys I have done this a number of times and well impressed with my results. This is the process and products I use,

Meguiars super degreaser
Dish Brush
Tin Foil or Cling Film
303 aero spaces
Garden hose

Make sure engine is cold dont do this on a hot engine!

Step 1: Cover the battery and the alternator with the tin foil or cling film

Step 2: Hose engine bay down with garden hose

Step 3: Spray meguiars degreaser all over the engine and leave for a couple of minutes can be adjitated with the brush for stubborn dirt

Step 4: Rinse engine off with the hose, can repeat process again if it is not clean enough. I usually do it at least twice.

Step 5: Turn engine on and leave running for about 5 min

Step 6: Dry up the remaining water

Step 7: Apply 303 aerospace to the hoses to protect them and give them a bit of a shine

Step 8: Step back and admire

I buy all my products from polished bliss and they have good advice and tips on there website on how to care for your car!

Car Care Products

Hope this helps guys and good luck!

 

Are you serious? you want people to cover the battery with tin foil?

 

I was thinking that myself.. I dont think this is a good idea.. A recipe for disaster....

 

had mine in to a valeting company last saturday,they charged me £15 came up a treat after gunk and jet wash ,he then proceeded to blow dry with high pressure air ,then finally sprayed silicon over electrical plugs and hoses to give a nice shine.

 

Opps s**t never do this (Step 1: Cover the battery and the alternator with the tin foil or cling film)
I use a plastic bag or the cling film on the battery, tin foil on the other parts. Tin foil on there is def not a good idea

Thanks for spotting that Shmerman and f4la k

Thats what I get for not raeding through before posting!

 

Thanks for the info guys some good tips

 

What happened to using CD2 engine cleaner and dress up kit.........i cant find it anymore.????

Always got great results with this stuff...