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Author:  Toby944 [ Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:47 pm ]
Post subject:  What to bag before engine detailing
Hello,

I want to have a go at detailing my engine bay and having never done so. I wanted to ask what others on here bag up before undertaking this. I'm guessing fuse box, air intake and distributor for a start but any other areas that could be sensitive to a light hosing?

Thanks
Author:  Sean Smallman [ Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
Steam would be better than hose pipe
Author:  Waylander [ Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
Alternator, the thing is permanently live even with the key out
Author:  DavidGardner [ Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
Yes, use a citrus type all purpose cleaner to loosen the muck and then use a small steam generator.
Author:  Prophead [ Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
I tend these days to mostly do it by hand. I find the large kitchen cleaning wipes pretty good for a first pass to get rid of the gunk and build up, then use a hand sprayer with a solution of engine degreaser spray a section and work it with brush(es) (a larger and a small round detailing brushes are quite good) then wipe clean with a cloth. Limits the risk of getting electrics soaked.
Author:  Toby944 [ Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
Prophead wrote:
I tend these days to mostly do it by hand. I find the large kitchen cleaning wipes pretty good for a first pass to get rid of the gunk and build up, then use a hand sprayer with a solution of engine degreaser spray a section and work it with brush(es) (a larger and a small round detailing brushes are quite good) then wipe clean with a cloth. Limits the risk of getting electrics soaked.


Thanks, despite numerous youtube videos on 'how to... in about 5mins' which make it look dead easy I think the above method might yield much better results!
Author:  aulmonastery [ Sun Mar 10, 2019 6:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
DavidGardner wrote:
Yes, use a citrus type all purpose cleaner to loosen the muck and then use a small steam generator.


Yes! I used it too man and it's effective.
Author:  Makalu [ Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to bag before engine detailing
You can get a steamer off fleabay for about £20 - works wonders on a grimy engine. I just use a fine mist of APC and work it in with brushes - then steam it all off and finish with Aerospace 303. No need for puddles of water in the engine bay...
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