Cleaning the engine bay

[Scott™]

I want to give this a real good go this week. I have the general cleaning products for a normal clean but what list of items from cleaners to tools would you suggest to clean the bay.

Maybe a little list?

Scott

 

[Bluebeard]

Bottle of cleaner (AG engine & machine, GUNK etc etc) a couple of stiff bristled brushes, a couple of toothbrushes, hosepipe/pressure washer, than once it;s all clean and dry, a nice dose of trim restorer on the plastics.

 

[Joe#]

Steam cleaners are very handy imo also.

 

[Scott™]

I really want to avoid water tbh.

 

[JD]

Engine and machine cleaner as Daniel has said, brushes and then rinse with a damp MF, if you're worried about steam or pressure washing your bay.

 

[JackJack]

What's the best cleaner to use?

 

[Scott™]

Ok cheers chaps and some hard bristle brushes to get into all the tight spaces.

You can use normal back to black products under the bay?

 

[Joe#]

Yep, they work perfectly fine mate. Just make sure the surface is nice and clean before you apply it.

 

[JD]

What's the best cleaner to use?

Depends on personal experience and budget.

Tesco Daisy APC at circa £1.
Megs APC at £15-20.
AF Citrus Power

Etc.

 

[Ash']

WD40 works well with an old rag for the really grotty bits on the chassis.