How clean is your underhood?
08-06-2007, 10:55 AM
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How clean is your underhood?
Didn't find a post on this maybe some of you can post your pics and share what works best in cleaning your underhood.
08-06-2007, 11:49 AM
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I clean under the hood everytime I wash the car which is weekly. I however do not spray anything under the hood. I use a damp rag and then QD the parts. I wouldn't recommend spraying under the hood.
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Clean underhood
WOW! Nice underhood (BEAVER BENZ) ... looks sharp! Good ol Soap and water eh?! 
... any more pics anyone/suggestions???
... any more pics anyone/suggestions???
08-06-2007, 09:06 PM
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Meguiar's Quick Detail and Teri-cloth FTW!
Please keep in mind, it's much better to do this after a wash as that is when excess drippings drop down into the engine bay through the hood vent. I would also recommend waiting for the engine bay to be cool prior to wiping it down.
Hmmm...reminds me of something I need to do before So-Cal Euro on Saturday.
Please keep in mind, it's much better to do this after a wash as that is when excess drippings drop down into the engine bay through the hood vent. I would also recommend waiting for the engine bay to be cool prior to wiping it down.
Hmmm...reminds me of something I need to do before So-Cal Euro on Saturday.
08-07-2007, 01:43 AM
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Meguiar's Quick Detail and Teri-cloth FTW!
Please keep in mind, it's much better to do this after a wash as that is when excess drippings drop down into the engine bay through the hood vent. I would also recommend waiting for the engine bay to be cool prior to wiping it down.
Hmmm...reminds me of something I need to do before So-Cal Euro on Saturday.
Please keep in mind, it's much better to do this after a wash as that is when excess drippings drop down into the engine bay through the hood vent. I would also recommend waiting for the engine bay to be cool prior to wiping it down.
Hmmm...reminds me of something I need to do before So-Cal Euro on Saturday.
He couldn't have said it any better...
08-07-2007, 08:37 AM
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Your engine bay is designed to resist a bit of water, what do you think happens when it rains?
I spray the engine bay liberally with degreaser then use a toothbrush and toilet brush (no funny jokes, they work well) to loosen any dirt from all surfaces before rinsing with a hose on low pressure. I follow up with a bit of wax on painted surfaces and treat all rubber/vinyl surfaces.
Takes about 30 mins, very easy.
I spray the engine bay liberally with degreaser then use a toothbrush and toilet brush (no funny jokes, they work well) to loosen any dirt from all surfaces before rinsing with a hose on low pressure. I follow up with a bit of wax on painted surfaces and treat all rubber/vinyl surfaces.
Takes about 30 mins, very easy.
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Your engine bay is designed to resist a bit of water, what do you think happens when it rains?
I spray the engine bay liberally with degreaser then use a toothbrush and toilet brush (no funny jokes, they work well) to loosen any dirt from all surfaces before rinsing with a hose on low pressure. I follow up with a bit of wax on painted surfaces and treat all rubber/vinyl surfaces.
Takes about 30 mins, very easy.
I spray the engine bay liberally with degreaser then use a toothbrush and toilet brush (no funny jokes, they work well) to loosen any dirt from all surfaces before rinsing with a hose on low pressure. I follow up with a bit of wax on painted surfaces and treat all rubber/vinyl surfaces.
Takes about 30 mins, very easy.
08-07-2007, 12:01 PM
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I think I'm going to clean mine this weekend too.
Slightly off-topic, but maybe not....
What do you guys use to clean the wood-trim in the interior of the car?
I was just cleaning it with a damp cloth, but it sure doesn't enhance the wood-trim.
Slightly off-topic, but maybe not....
What do you guys use to clean the wood-trim in the interior of the car?
I was just cleaning it with a damp cloth, but it sure doesn't enhance the wood-trim.
08-07-2007, 12:04 PM
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If you clean it every time that you wash the car it's easier to keep clean. I personally do not think that spraying your engine with a high pressure spray is good practice. Yes it rains however it's not the same as spraying it with a high pressure hose. I'll post pics of my engine later today.
08-07-2007, 12:07 PM
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i personally dont have wood, but when detailing the familys car i use a little bit of pledge on one of those yellow wood cloths...
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Doesn't the wood-trim have a clear gloss over it? Should be safe to use all-purpose interior cleaner. I'm not sure, since I don't have wood trim, but I'd think it'd be safe.
08-13-2007, 11:09 AM
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washing an engine with a nozzle on a garden hose is no problem and actually good to keep it clean.
I would stay away from a power washer that could drive water into the connections with the 1500psi that it generates causing electrical problems down the road.
I would DEFINATELY stay away from using a steam cleaner as the hot vapour will work its way into the electrical components.
Actually all this was covered on the PBS show Motorweek and John Goss the mechanic on the show confirmed all of the above
I would stay away from a power washer that could drive water into the connections with the 1500psi that it generates causing electrical problems down the road.
I would DEFINATELY stay away from using a steam cleaner as the hot vapour will work its way into the electrical components.
Actually all this was covered on the PBS show Motorweek and John Goss the mechanic on the show confirmed all of the above
08-13-2007, 11:12 AM
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I use Pre Delivery Inspection polish from work on mine every time I wash the car, works a treat, leaves everything looking shiney! Its only like £3 per gallon too. 3 sprays does the whole underhood.
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