Engine bay...
 

Does anyone have a good idea on how to clean the bits marked with the arrows up or tidy them in some way? I am gonna try and clean them up with dremel and metal polish tomorrow but wondered if anyone had any better suggestions.

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a good tfr/engine cleaner will do it. I used Maxolen engine cleaner on mine. I'll stick a picture up tomorrow when I can take one in the light. just spray it on and wash off after a couple of minutes. I used an old toothbrush for built up areas I couldn't reach too well

Would something like Autoglym engine cleaner work? I did try using it before but i guess i didn't 'scrub' enough

yes or meguiars super degreaser

Try using Autosmart G101 you can use it on virtually anything on the car, in fact in a weak dose you can clean your seats with it.

It is about the best all purpose product on the market.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I will keep my eye out for some and give it a go.