Balian Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 So I really want to clean up my engine and engine bay as it is getting dirty as hell. Can someone direct me to some good products that I can use? I have always heard to stay away from water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Easiest thing to do (if you don't have open intakes) is spray the engine down with muti purpose orange cleaner. Drive the car to the car wash and leave the engine running while you spray it off. If you can find a car wash with a hot water rinse (Bethel Rd), that works best.Close the hood and run the car for 10 minutes or so. This steam cleans the engine. You may need to repeat in a week or so. If you have a ratty engine bay with exposed wires and connections, don't do this.This may not be the way to go with some cars, but works great for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Ohh. Thanks. That should work some. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 If this is on the cav. don't worry I used to presure wash mine about once a month. Never had problems just be gentle and keep the sprayer moving. for a good cleaner I use simple green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I swear by Simple Green.. it makes your car smell great too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 simple green... ryan...you fag could have loaded my pressure washer with it and sprayed it down while you was here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yep, Simple green is fuckin money in the engine bay. I have a pressure washer but I spray the engine bay first with simple green and let it sit for a few min then wash it off, I cover my alt. with a shower cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Jaxwax orange citrus, spray it everywhere. Then power wash off (quarter car was is great, you dont have to clean up the mess) let it dry for a few min, then spray it down with jax wax shine all, and then go for a quick drive. Looks brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 go to the auto parts store, get 2x cans of 2.39 engine gunk remover, make sure its the foaming kind. cover all open intakes/coil packs, alternator (doesnt have to be airtight, but you dont want it soaked). spray it all over until everything is white, let sit 10 min, then spray again, go over w/ loose bristle brush, firmer brush on very dirty parts, then spray once more, let sit for 10 min. then spray down with a light mist spray, get all degreaser off, let run for 10 min or so to evaporate most of it. get a towel for any spots of pooled up water then, get a can of cd2 engine detailer. i cant find it except at autozone at rt 3/161. spray it on all parts of bay, let sit for 5 min. it says not to rub it in, but if you dont, it looks like water spots. let it dry some, then rub it in with a towel or microfiber works well sounds like a lot, but you can do this in about an hour and it looks pimp. mine lasts about 2-3 months afterwards before i do it again...heres a couple pics. before/after in my 03 elantra... http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/PICT4931.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/PICT4937.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hell yea. Thanks for the input there guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4dooralero Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hey Ryan i ll clean her up for you i have a detailing Business now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiumss Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Simple Green and a lot of elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 2.39 degreaser and minimal elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyPimpstress1647545491 Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 lots of wrench time and alot of work 1.) pull motor and everything in the engine bay 2.) grind/sand and degrease entire engine bay 3.) paint engine bay at least thats what i did (im an idiot, to much work) NTHER91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 rofl. I don't need to go that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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