Engine Bay Detailing? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Enraged21 · 03-29-2013, 12:18 AM

What do you guys do to keep your engine bay looking nice and shiny?

And how often do you clean it?

m.wood0213 · 03-29-2013, 02:17 AM

only thing i know of is just take some detailer to engine bay about once a month depending on how dirty your environment is.

86_ZN6 · 03-29-2013, 02:19 AM

i use a leaf blower to clean my engine bay. works wonders!

Enraged21 · 03-29-2013, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

i use a leaf blower to clean my engine bay. works wonders!

lol never heard that technique. might try it!

Clembo · 03-29-2013, 08:12 AM

Initial waxing of all painted areas (these are not clearcoated) then just a quick wipedown with a detailer and microfiber cloth once a week or so, depending on weather and mileage. A soft bristle paintbrush will clean dust and debris out of places that are hard to reach. Should only take a few minutes to do a reasonable job.

The engine compartment is pretty well sealed so it really doesn't get that bad. Mostly just dust and a little moisture now and then.

Foobar · 03-29-2013, 09:03 AM

If you're going to use water, make sure you plastic bag any electricals so as not to get water on them, and keep water pressure low.

Alternatively, use some no-rinse wash product - Spray down with Optimum No Rinse diluted in a spray bottle, scrub really nasty areas with brush, wipe dry with microfiber.

If your car has some serious long-term gunk built up, might need to go with some heavy duty degreaser.

SloS13 · 03-29-2013, 09:27 AM

human excrement and your spouse's toothbrush.

I use 303 because I usually stay on top of keeping a relatively clean engine bay.

Kochinopride · 03-29-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SloS13

human excrement and your spouse's toothbrush.

He's lying, this doesn't work - I tried...

I just use a detail shop... I don't want to break anything. lol

Grimlock · 03-29-2013, 11:56 AM

As long as you keep up on it, it's not that hard to keep everything clean by wiping it down with a rag and some non-greasy cleaner. The hardest part is getting in all the nooks and crannies.

Derik210 · 03-30-2013, 12:38 AM

yeah i need to do mine. we got hit with a shit load of pollen this month.

Mr. Sparkle · 04-02-2013, 10:35 AM

for light cleanups I like an old MF towel and Optimum No Rinse

I dilute ONR with distilled water for clay lubricant. I also use that same spray bottle for door jambs, and under the hood for light duty cleaning.

If its a disaster, you need to cover all the electrical components like foobar said and use a stream of water (LOW pressure) with some degreaser. Kind of annoying. Stick your head under there every now and again with the ONR bottle and you'll be fine

Enraged21 · 04-03-2013, 12:28 AM

I think I'll keep up with the ONR. Sounds good to me.

03-29-2013, 12:18 AM	#1
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SloS13 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S whiteout Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 157 Thanks: 65 Thanked 165 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	human excrement and your spouse's toothbrush. I use 303 because I usually stay on top of keeping a relatively clean engine bay.

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Grimlock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ and NA Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 878 Thanks: 46 Thanked 270 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	As long as you keep up on it, it's not that hard to keep everything clean by wiping it down with a rag and some non-greasy cleaner. The hardest part is getting in all the nooks and crannies.

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Mr. Sparkle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Mr. Sparkle Detailing Wagon Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225 Thanks: 3 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	for light cleanups I like an old MF towel and Optimum No Rinse I dilute ONR with distilled water for clay lubricant. I also use that same spray bottle for door jambs, and under the hood for light duty cleaning. If its a disaster, you need to cover all the electrical components like foobar said and use a stream of water (LOW pressure) with some degreaser. Kind of annoying. Stick your head under there every now and again with the ONR bottle and you'll be fine

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Enraged21 #RememberTheBuster Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS MT Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 597 Thanks: 637 Thanked 154 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think I'll keep up with the ONR. Sounds good to me.

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