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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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Question cleaning engine bay
how do you clean the engine bay compartment (everything under the hood)?
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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No Touch Tire Foam. Spray it on and fahgedaboudit.
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try using simple green...
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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i just hose it down
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I used my mums steam cleaner
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You could use the Miracle Grow sprayer and put Simple Green in it...well that's what I'd do if I knew I didn't have to worry about electrical issues.

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No Touch Tire Foam. Spray it on and fahgedaboudit.
that actually works and doesn't hurt anything?
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Any precaution??? or prep works??? e.g. Cooling down engine first, wrap certain part with plastics, and so on...

I love to clean it, but ...

Thanks in advance,
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Look in the detailing forum!

I've seen lots of threads in there about cleaning engines.

This might help...
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Let the beast show a few scars,
I've never cleaned the inner side of my tires nor any engine.

This car is not built to be water friendly.
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Engine can get wet from the outside but I wouldn't use anything high pressure or chemical. Just water and make sure it's cooled down.
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Microfiber towel damp with water.

I would not use cleaning products or spray of any kind.
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