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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Talking Finally did it !!

I have been contemplating cleaning my engine bay,but the fear of using water and cleaners in the area had me concerned. Well I finally did it, and the engine area is clean and shiny like new..........pic attached.

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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Very nice

now change your brake fluid it looks a little dark
and polish the intake
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ohlord
now change your brake fluid it looks a little dark
and polish the intake
What is "brake fluid" - can you explain me that i understand what you mean???

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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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What is "brake fluid" - can you explain me that i understand what you mean???

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Brake fluid: the hydraulic fluid used to make your deceleration system work.

If your serious, I recomend you have someone else do it.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Britrover
I have been contemplating cleaning my engine bay,but the fear of using water and cleaners in the area had me concerned. Well I finally did it, and the engine area is clean and shiny like new..........pic attached.

Cheers

Good job, so how did you proceed?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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what steps did you take to wash the engine?I want to do the same to my benz
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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My procedure might sound a little crazy but this is what was done:

1) Used my Craftsman leaf blower/vac to blow out and clean the area
2) I sprayed P21S Total Auto Wash over the area and let it sit for 5 minutes
3) Rinsed the area thoroughly using a garden hose
4) Used the leaf/blower vac again to blowout excessive water
5) Wipe the area down
6) Spray Aeropsace 303 Protectant to cover the entire area and gently wipe it down for a clean shiny even spread

Here is a formal write up I had referenced: http://www.properautocare.com/howdoiclandd.html
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Thanks ohlord.

Any recommendations on the polish I can use to shine up the intake ? I will have the brake fluid changed shortly.

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