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tintumz22 · 08-28-2012, 02:36 AM

How do you clean the engine bay? or maintain it like new? I'm hesitant to mimic videos from some detailing company that just hoses down water in the engine bay.. it makes me like.. whhhhuuttt???

So just want some idea about it.

David-Fermani.com · 08-28-2012, 09:49 AM

Treat it like you would the rest of your vehicle and do a wipe down (+light rinse>>leaf blow) on a regular basis. DO NOT use dressing as this is not only NOT NEEDED, but will also attract dirt faster.

chulooz · 08-28-2012, 10:06 AM

Dress the rubber amd plastic with 303 aerospace, no attraction if you apply it right. Diluted simple green cuts grease nicely too. Always clean the engine while warm, but never hot.

David-Fermani.com · 08-28-2012, 10:12 AM

"Protectants" don't do anything other then make your engine compartment shiny.

If you clean your engine compartment on a regular basis, you'll never need to apply a cleaner/degreaser.

Just saying...

911fanatic · 08-28-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by David-Fermani.com

"Protectants" don't do anything other then make your engine compartment shiny.

If you clean your engine compartment on a regular basis, you'll never need to apply a cleaner/degreaser.

Just saying...

First it was not to foam and now no protectant on engine bays? Sounds like someone needs a hug. Getting a little cynical in our old age are we? LOL I personally like a clean and not dressed engine bay but most people I do work for prefer it dressed.

tintumz22 · 08-28-2012, 04:34 PM

Wait so it is okay to run water In the engine bay? Noob over these things.. How about the wires and there are parts that beeds to be covered? Right?

86_ZN6 · 08-28-2012, 04:53 PM

+1 on the leaf blower

RJ remember i showed you my portable blower? that's what i use it for.

tintumz22 · 08-28-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

+1 on the leaf blower

RJ remember i showed you my portable blower? that's what i use it for.

Yeah, I saw that! Where did you get that? Can't find that kind of portable anywhere I go.LOL! Do you run water in the engine bay?

86_ZN6 · 08-28-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tintumz22

Yeah, I saw that! Where did you get that? Can't find that kind of portable anywhere I go.LOL! Do you run water in the engine bay?

it's the makita blower. very powerful for its size and battery powered.

got it from home depot

no water for me. just spray bottle and some towels

its been 4 months now and my engine bay is still clean!

Draco-REX · 08-28-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tintumz22

Wait so it is okay to run water In the engine bay? Noob over these things.. How about the wires and there are parts that beeds to be covered? Right?

The engine is pretty water-proof as-is. Just a couple things to remember:

Cover the alternator. It should handle getting wet, but best to be safe. Wipe it down with a damp rag to keep it clean.

Don't use a high-pressure spray. The electrical connectors are sealed against weather, but a pressurized spray might force water into them. Just run water over the engine to clean any soap/cleaners away.

tintumz22 · 08-28-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

it's the makita blower. very powerful for its size and battery powered.

got it from home depot

no water for me. just spray bottle and some towels

its been 4 months now and my engine bay is still clean!

So, yah just spraying water and wipe? Imma ask them cuz last time i check they don't have one.. Haa!

White64Goat · 08-28-2012, 09:05 PM

I have seen people using Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner too and it works pretty well and isn't very caustic. Adams Polishes sells a product called VRT and is not greasy, water soluable and dries quickly and is awesome on tires, dashes, trim and underhood plastics and rubber.

rice_classic · 08-28-2012, 09:39 PM

Leaf blower!? Brilliant!

David-Fermani.com · 08-28-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 911fanatic

First it was not to foam and now no protectant on engine bays? Sounds like someone needs a hug. Getting a little cynical in our old age are we? LOL I personally like a clean and not dressed engine bay but most people I do work for prefer it dressed.

It's called getting older and wiser! Oh, and a little bit cheaper too.

Protectants??? Dressings???

What are we protecting against? Heat, weathering, premature cracking? If afraid a dressing isn't gonna help with that. Dressing are made up of oils. These oils can and will attract dust/debris more then if you left it bare. Just my opinion. and yes, some people prefer a dressed engine, but I usually give them these precautions/expectations prior to moving forward.

08-28-2012, 02:36 AM	#1
tintumz22 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Toyota 86 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,077 Thanks: 1,234 Thanked 313 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Engine bay How do you clean the engine bay? or maintain it like new? I'm hesitant to mimic videos from some detailing company that just hoses down water in the engine bay.. it makes me like.. whhhhuuttt??? So just want some idea about it.

08-28-2012, 09:49 AM	#2
David-Fermani.com Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Dirty Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 119 Thanks: 18 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Treat it like you would the rest of your vehicle and do a wipe down (+light rinse>>leaf blow) on a regular basis. DO NOT use dressing as this is not only NOT NEEDED, but will also attract dirt faster. __________________ *Metro Detroit's Leader in Vehicle Preservation & Perfect Paint Finishes* Official Optimum Opti-Coat PRO Application Specialist for Metro Detroit

08-28-2012, 10:12 AM	#4
David-Fermani.com Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Dirty Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 119 Thanks: 18 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"Protectants" don't do anything other then make your engine compartment shiny. If you clean your engine compartment on a regular basis, you'll never need to apply a cleaner/degreaser. Just saying... __________________ *Metro Detroit's Leader in Vehicle Preservation & Perfect Paint Finishes* Official Optimum Opti-Coat PRO Application Specialist for Metro Detroit

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