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Engine Bay cleaning methods
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Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:26 pmby Newbie GT
Steam clean or Gerni obviously not near electrical etc
Any methods people use would be appreciated as I'm sure degreaser whitens plastics etc
Re: Engine Bay cleaning methods
Posted:
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:55 amby Robbks
remove any plastics on the motor,
degrease the crap out of everything metal
run the engine
use a steam cleaner to hose it all off (removed plastics included)
keep engine running until it's all dry.
replace plastics and go to town with your favourite plastic coating
Re: Engine Bay cleaning methods
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:25 pmby gen3v8
Be careful with Degreasers. The caustic water based type destroys the appearance of some metals, especially alloys.
Re: Engine Bay cleaning methods
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:55 pmby 30rbullet
Harsh degreaser stains alloy if left on for a period of time which is not very long at all!
I suggest the engine cleaner at car lovers car wash.
Maybe light degreaser like 1km from the car wash. Quickly drive to bay, pop bonnet gernie, use engine cleaner and gernie and done.