Cleaning Engine bay
Cleaning Engine bay
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JAZ 34

Original Poster:

568 posts

272 months

Friday 23rd April 2010
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Hello all,

Any recommendations for cleaning / de-greasing the engine bay?

Thanks,

JAZ 34

Blu3R

2,380 posts

228 months

Friday 23rd April 2010
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I use Meguiars Super Degreaser to clean the really grubby bits, then for the less than filthy areas I use Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner and work it in with some small brushes.

After, when its all dry I usually protect things with a decent spray of 303 Aerospace Protectant.

Have to admit, the Noble bay isn't bad enough for me to have bothered yet but all I'd suggest is a roll of tin foil as well. Cover any exposed electrical bits that you're likely to hit with the jet washer just for added piece of mind.

I get all my stuff (aside from the tin foil!) from Polished Bliss, all available here:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-p...

Any questions, email them. They're so helpful its unreal.


Rob

Adrian W

15,458 posts

257 months

Friday 23rd April 2010
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Gunk and a stiff brush, don't even think about steam cleaning it

Lakelord

1,756 posts

233 months

Friday 23rd April 2010
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Also helps to 'warm' the car, but not hot.
The stuff recommended above is good stuff but if you want something from Halfrauds then the Autoglym Motorcycle and Engine cleaner is a good degreaser and once finished, spray Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber care over it. Don't have to wait for it to dry before applying so saves a bit of time.
If you use a pressure washer, take care!

lotus160sport

527 posts

245 months

Friday 23rd April 2010
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Autoglym engine & machine cleaner works for me then as said previous autoglym vinyl & rubber care for that new engine look works a treat and smells nice biggrin

Naso Grande

237 posts

228 months

Friday 23rd April 2010
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Jamie,

YHM

Cheers,
Graeme