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marky777 25 March 2010 11:23 AM

Best method for engine bay cleaning?
 
Hi guys, picked up new scoob last week (first one) and wonder if anyone could give me any advice on engine bay cleaning, areas to avoid etc. I will be doing it by hand (no jet washers). Thanks as always..

RA Dunk 25 March 2010 11:31 AM

I think Gunk degreaser is a favourite in engine bays, cover all the usual areas, filter, battery, fuse box, plugs etc

mit 25 March 2010 11:33 AM

I used Gunk spray on mine, works a treat. if your not jet washing(i wouldn't), then there's nothing to avoid really. Only thing to look out for are pipe/metal work which has a anti corrosion coating on them. I've seen a couple of cars where people go mad, and these parts start to 'fur' up as corrosion sets in after.
There are many products you can use on the plastic work to get it all shiny, makes all the difference!

Mit

marky777 25 March 2010 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by mit (Post 9307349)
I used Gunk spray on mine, works a treat. if your not jet washing(i wouldn't), then there's nothing to avoid really. Only thing to look out for are pipe/metal work which has a anti corrosion coating on them. I've seen a couple of cars where people go mad, and these parts start to 'fur' up as corrosion sets in after.
There are many products you can use on the plastic work to get it all shiny, makes all the difference!

Mit

Thanks mit, gunk is the way then! >to the shops!!

RA Dunk 25 March 2010 11:52 AM

Halfords stock it :)

fivetide 25 March 2010 12:06 PM

Firebrigade. Slightly extreme though.

That said, having been on fire and blasted with a hose, she still started and drove so they can take a fair battering.

5t.


https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...a/DSC00744.jpg

KAS35RSTI 25 March 2010 12:15 PM

Some industrial de-greaser would do the job.

:)

markie2 25 March 2010 02:00 PM


Originally Posted by fivetide (Post 9307395)
Firebrigade. Slightly extreme though.

That said, having been on fire and blasted with a hose, she still started and drove so they can take a fair battering.

5t.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/DSC00744.jpg

that car has just been sold on hbc today i was going to bid on it but missed it

Impreza100 25 March 2010 02:22 PM

Autoglym engine and machine cleaner works well. I use the special brush too. I always try to cling film anything electrical and rubber hoses and plastics use rubber or vynil care on them.

fivetide 25 March 2010 02:57 PM


Originally Posted by markie2 (Post 9307586)
that car has just been sold on hbc today i was going to bid on it but missed it

Interesting as I haven't even had an offer through yet... Wonder if that's legal.

5t.

markie2 25 March 2010 03:11 PM

it sold for £1270 reg SA03DBF

fivetide 25 March 2010 03:16 PM

Thanks Markie... call to insurer I think!

5t.


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