Engine bay
03 April 2009, 04:44 PM
#1
Engine bay
I fancy cleaning under the bonnet but dont really know where to start. For those of you who will say not to bother (Mark,Chris) i have 2 weeks off and got nothing else to do so i may aswell bling it up 
So come on people what do i do, where do i start (Kev & Si) 
Here's how the flat 4 currently stands
Cheers
So come on people what do i do, where do i start (Kev & Si) Here's how the flat 4 currently stands
Cheers
Last edited by ryan33hks; 03 April 2009 at 04:45 PM.
03 April 2009, 04:55 PM
#2
You need a degreaser.... not acid based, Megs do one, I use PS21 it's citric based but not cheap. I wrap shrink wrap over some of the electrics with tin foil to hold it on, then with a small brush aggitate the de greaser over the areas you need to clean... break the engine bay up in smaller areas and do a part at a time then lightly hose off, I would simple drizzle the water over it not direct it hard !
After that dry with a cloth as much as you can then let it tickover for a while to warm up. Then I use a product called areospace protectant over all the plastics.
Is the top of the engine cover ally ? you could wire wool that the clean it up more.
After that dry with a cloth as much as you can then let it tickover for a while to warm up. Then I use a product called areospace protectant over all the plastics.
Is the top of the engine cover ally ? you could wire wool that the clean it up more.
Last edited by Silver Scooby Sport; 03 April 2009 at 04:56 PM.
03 April 2009, 06:17 PM
#5
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 2,268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd be tempted to paint the rocker cover with heat proof paint, maybe blue, to liven it up a bit. Also replace the any cruddy looking jubilee clips with some nice shiny stainless ones. Basically give everything a good clean, avoiding using too much water. Clean and wax all the paintwork you can get at and once the plastic parts have been cleaned, maybe use a product like Autoglyms bumper dressing/gel to shine them up a bit.
Last edited by "Taylor"; 03 April 2009 at 06:26 PM.
03 April 2009, 09:50 PM
#6
Like Si said some P21 Autowash brushed in all over then washed off will make the world of difference. Some plastic trim detailer will bring all that plastic back to life and looking as new.
That rocker cover if alloy is crying out for a polish
A few hours on that and it will come up a treat
That rocker cover if alloy is crying out for a polish
A few hours on that and it will come up a treat
03 April 2009, 10:34 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,609
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
you could get some of these Engine Hose and Wire Cover Kit Blue on eBay, also Engine Tuning Parts, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 29-Apr-09 19:05:11 BST)
might look a bit naff though.
might look a bit naff though.
Trending Topics
Spray the rocker cover red
06 April 2009, 09:00 AM
#13
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: in a house
Posts: 2,078
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
also get some braided hose. it doesnt cost much and will add some life to the bay. there is a company online that does the ends for £2 each and the hose if only £8-10 a meter
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
28
28 December 2015 11:07 PM
Sam Witwicky
Engine Management and ECU Remapping
17
13 November 2015 10:49 AM
Brzoza
Engine Management and ECU Remapping
1
02 October 2015 05:26 PM