Cleaning Engine Bay

[Rocky88]

I want to clean my engine bay and im not sure how... at manual carwash they have engine cleaner option which is apparently water with detergent... is it a good idea to get water everywhere in the engine bay and then just drive away?

[UNR33L]

ive only done it once cos im also unsure, but what i did was cover up pod with a plastic bag use a whole can of degreaser (2 bux at supercheap) spray all over, then just use normal high preasure, but was careful what i was spraying hard at

i didnt really spray at the alternator (spelling?) didnt think that could of been good for it

[gtrkiet]

it all dries up anyway when you start to drive... so i dont think it would really affect anything, just remember to cover up your pod.

[Mr Cali]

What products is everone using on hoses etc to keep them looking black without it being to oily and attracting dirt / dust

[Trav33]

I hosed down the top of the engine on my Calais once, (because i had a rat which kept dragging dog poo onto the top of my engine, and stashing it there) - and musta got a bit of water on the alternator because it died a few days later.

I'd suggest keeping water away from the alternator+pod.

[INVRTD]

electrics + water = bad sh=t happens,

plasitc bag all electrics, and be careful around them

[Royalflush]

Just go to an engine detailer... i got mine done.. Now it looks like it just came off the show room floor

[gfunkk]

What products is everone using on hoses etc to keep them looking black without it being to oily and attracting dirt / dust

silicone spray

[Craved]

silicone spray

always thought that stuff attracted dust

[dezz]

Just go to an engine detailer... i got mine done.. Now it looks like it just came off the show room floor

where'd you go and what'd they charge for the engine bay detail?

[ClutchBurndout-:(]

careful getting water on the top of the engine, i got just a tiny bit under the plastic cover and the car was un drivable for hours, not sure if this does any damage though

[BAMR33]

It's really stupid and really lazy to spray under your bonnet, especially with modern cars. But then again if your a really lazy stupid person I'm sure it will be great for it

[kleicl]

+1 Just wash buy hand with a rag the old way degreaser and a rag willl do

[vanix]

Any recommendations/prices for an engine detailer? Been looking to get it done. Sydney area. Anyone got any after pictures?

Thanks and apprecaited

[_K1NGTR_]

hey i used to work at a car wash the stuff we use is like 10X stronger than that crap they sell at auto barn try find somewhere where they sell proper products this shit actually makes u choke if you breath it in it gets rid of grease and oils etc sick stuff man i did my engine bay on the GT-R had no problems man there nothing wrong with giving it a high pressure just don't stand to close its not like they were designed not to get water on them they are cars anything that is not meant to touch water is hidden or protected except pods of cores but other than that spray it and get a rag dry it all get another rag clean one! and armaroll and go over it all clean the pipes with it and will come up mint man.

[Mr Cali]

armourall = fail never use this stuff unless you want cracked rubber or plastics

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

+1 Just wash buy hand with a rag the old way degreaser and a rag willl do

+1 then wipe it all down with a damp cloth.

[Karadeniz]

Can someone actually recommend a place that does engine detailing

[kuma j]

Can someone actually recommend a place that does engine detailing

google is your friend here. or yellow pages.

Why is it that the youth of today dont know how to search for anything themselves?

[Tony de Wonderful]

I hosed down the top of the engine on my Calais once, (because i had a rat which kept dragging dog poo onto the top of my engine, and stashing it there) - and musta got a bit of water on the alternator because it died a few days later.

I'd suggest keeping water away from the alternator+pod.

The rat died or the alternator?

Must have stunk the engine out when the dog shit got hot?? lol