Engine bay
01-23-2017, 11:11 AM
#1
Senior Member
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Engine bay
What do you guys use to clean the engine bay? Is there a product you can just spray on in the driveway and then hose it off and everything will look new again? Obviously without damaging the coils or anything electronic.
01-24-2017, 12:57 PM
#2
Senior Member
Nothing that is "spray and rinse" will make it like new, but a little engine degreaser, some light scrubbing and using McKee's trim detailer has worked extremely well for me.
http://www.autogeek.net/dp-trim-detailer-spray.html
Even without the pre-scrub, it's pretty impressive.
http://www.autogeek.net/dp-trim-detailer-spray.html
Even without the pre-scrub, it's pretty impressive.
01-25-2017, 10:12 AM
#3
Cleaning depends...Does it need degreasing?
On a cool engine I like to cover the electrics with plastic bags/Saran Wrap etc.
I do this before misting the engine or spraying it with APC or engine cleaner.
Be Careful: Keep water and liquids away from electrics!
My method
Mask off alternator, intake filter, electrics etc.
Carefully spray a cool engine with a garden hose nozzle.
Spray engine with 25% simple green & 75% water mixture.
Let it sit for a few minutes then spray it all off with a hose.
Use a leaf blower and dry off the engine in all the nooks and cranny's.
When the engine is dry I like using Vinylex or Sonus Trim & Motor Kote.
On a cool engine I like to cover the electrics with plastic bags/Saran Wrap etc.
I do this before misting the engine or spraying it with APC or engine cleaner.
Be Careful: Keep water and liquids away from electrics!
My method
Mask off alternator, intake filter, electrics etc.
Carefully spray a cool engine with a garden hose nozzle.
Spray engine with 25% simple green & 75% water mixture.
Let it sit for a few minutes then spray it all off with a hose.
Use a leaf blower and dry off the engine in all the nooks and cranny's.
When the engine is dry I like using Vinylex or Sonus Trim & Motor Kote.
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