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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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