ContinentalGT Report post Posted February 6, 2010 I just wanted to get perspective on what you use/how some of you clean out your engine bay. I'm not talking a full detailing, but just general cleanliness of that area of the car. Water and a rag? Any magic products? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLA Report post Posted February 6, 2010 I've been wondering the same thing. I know steam cleaning is a no no because it removes the interior stickers. I just wanted to get perspective on what you use/how some of you clean out your engine bay. I'm not talking a full detailing, but just general cleanliness of that area of the car. Water and a rag? Any magic products? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallardodriver Report post Posted February 6, 2010 I just wanted to get perspective on what you use/how some of you clean out your engine bay. I'm not talking a full detailing, but just general cleanliness of that area of the car. Water and a rag? Any magic products? Thanks! On my other cars I cover the alternator, then use a degreaser and rinse with water lightly. No need for high pressure. On the G, however, the alternator is not easily accessible so I haven't done this. I just wipe down w/ paper towels and warm distilled water. I find the engine bay doesn't get greasy, just very dusty from the engine fans, so that's why damp rags work pretty well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplesswhitegal Report post Posted February 10, 2010 On my other cars I cover the alternator, then use a degreaser and rinse with water lightly. No need for high pressure. On the G, however, the alternator is not easily accessible so I haven't done this. I just wipe down w/ paper towels and warm distilled water. I find the engine bay doesn't get greasy, just very dusty from the engine fans, so that's why damp rags work pretty well. I use P21S on the engine bay and wheel wells, it leaves a nice satin finish. P21S Total Auto Wash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal2 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I throw a garbage bag over the engine, wash out the engine compartment with light pressure, dry with a leaf blower and wipe everything down with 303...never had any problems and when i changed plugs recently , no water inside... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fc2 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I never (ever) aim a hose at my car's engine. A few old socks and a bottle of Simple Green does the trick every time. Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplesswhitegal Report post Posted February 12, 2010 Here is a picture of my bay(20k kms) cleaned with P21S and 303 on the plastics. I stuff old towels in the intake ducts so no water gets in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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