Engine bay clean

[G3 NYX]

How do you guys detail the engine bay, don't really want to take a snow foam lance to it

I've heard you can steam clean, I do have a steam cleaner but I've heard they do bad things...

So how's it done? Just use a detailing brush?

 

[Joe#]

I used megs multi purpose cleaner, left for 5 minutes or so, then used a detailing over it. Wiped down with a damp microfibre cloth. Then I applied AG Vinyl & Rubber Care.

Came out great.
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[Jon.G]

AG engine degreaser. Something like that. Spray it on everything and wipe off.

 

[Joe#]

Oh and cover up things like the coil packs, fuse box cover, battery connections etc.

 

[JD]

I don't like the idea of steam as its basically particles of water so more likely to get in places like electrical/engine components.

Low pressure setting on the jet wash. Spray with a decent APC or degreaser like Megs or AG. Brushes, cloths, anything that will get into the nooks and crannies. Then low pressure jet wash down.

Simple point - don't be stupid. Don't aim the pressure washer at the TB or leccys and you'll be fine.

Dress the plastics with 303 aerospace or AN Other trim dressing, metals polished, paintowork polished and high temp waxed etc.

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