Cleaning up and painting the engine bay

[tacoma]

Pictures, comments, suggestions and product names please.

Saw under-the-bonnet picture on page 31 of November's Sprint.

Its winter and i want to spend some time getting to know my 'new' Chimaera.

look forward to your answers

m

[pullingpower]

Just been cleaning my engine bay today inc. plenum and rocker covers.

I used Autoglym engine cleaner. Worked a treat and very quick.

All you do is spray the stuff on, agitate heavily soiled areas with a brush and rinse off. I used clingfilm to protect any wiring and actually used a wet sponge to rinse off so water didn't go all over the place. I'm happy with the result but may have another go when the weather isn't so cold!

>> Edited by pullingpower on Sunday 28th November 23:12

[tacoma]

thanks pullingpower, I have some specialist engine degreaser given to me by a friend in the trade and I have also used good old WD40 in previous engine bays, but i want to know about what to do after giveing it a dam good clean.

I want to know how and what to polish, using what in terms of materials, tools and products etc.

I really appreciate your advice and like the cling film tip, I know how sad it sounds but I am so made up with my car that i want to really enjoy it, not just when i am driving it!!

m