09-22-2013, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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How do I clean my engine / bay
My engine bay and engine plastics are all very dirty, it's a dusty state here, wondering what's the best way to detail it. Make it look nice and new. Power wash? What do you guys do?
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09-22-2013, 04:26 PM | #2 |
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Step one: Use search button.
Step two: follow directions of one of the 564619593 identical threads. Works every time. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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09-22-2013, 04:54 PM | #3 |
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I would advise against using a power washer, a garden hose with a good adjustable nozzle is what I would suggest. My engine compartment never gets dirty enough that I need to wash it down, I just use APC and towels to clean the compartment.
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09-23-2013, 05:24 AM | #4 |
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Use a good APC, but just remember to cover up delicate parts(ie. fuse box). Grab a boars hair brush and wash away. No power washers please as a garden hose will do.
Good luck!
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09-24-2013, 09:28 PM | #5 |
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Just search for Junkman engine bay
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09-24-2013, 11:12 PM | #6 |
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Dude, your one of the most knowledgable and respected people on this sub-forum, but you really need to take a break and chill out with the smart a$$ answers before you lose that respect. He's just asking for a little advice is all. If you don't think he deserves an answer, then don't respond. I think most of us are guilty of asking a question or two that has already been asked and answered.
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09-25-2013, 12:20 AM | #7 | |
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Questions like this would get absolutely torn up on any serious detailing forum (or any other forum) , but here on C5 all it gets you is an occasional smart ass jab from me. Not really a big deal and no need to take it personally. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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09-25-2013, 09:06 AM | #9 |
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But OP a few things to pick up: -Good All Purpose Cleaner, most are same, I recommend Megs D103/Adams APC -Few good brushes to reach cracks, a wide boars hair and thin paint brush trim/lug style -Nice protectant/dressing, Adams Super VRT, and In/Out Spray or Megs D45 -Fire hose nozzle will make it easier as well, can get one for like 10 bucks -Utility MF towels Wash and use plenty APC and make sure its all rinsed off, dry thoroughly and dress after. Easy and will make next cleaning much easier. |
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Buying all these products, and hundreds more, testing them and spreading the info. For free. Don't take my word for it though, feel free to read the 100s of members thanks: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418 I know Roshan has spent probably as much, if not more than me on products for review as well. We also offer to teach, demonstrate, and help detail local member cars for free, which not only eats into my business, but takes away my free time.
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09-26-2013, 05:01 PM | #13 |
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I want to know if that chick from Adams products will come over and do my engine bay......Lordy Lord!
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Maybe the OP can get some more normal answers. I too was wanting to hear something that made sense. O well off to the deathly waters of the "serious, hardcore, superduper, detaling forum pond"!
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