How do I clean my engine / bay

[Knockoutpie]

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?

[CamaroDreams07]

Step one: Use search button.
Step two: follow directions of one of the 564619593 identical threads.

Works every time.

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[DARK AGE 53]

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Power wash? What do you guys do?

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.

[kostnkost]

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!

[AbsoluteMayheM]

Just search for Junkman engine bay


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[SSMickey]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Step one: Use search button.
Step two: follow directions of one of the 564619593 identical threads.

Works every time.

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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.

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by SSMickey

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.

Thanks dog, i'd give you a fist bump if I could.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by SSMickey

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.

I really could not care less if I have the respect of a bunch of strangers on the internet. My contributions speak for themselves and people not taking the time to help themselves is disrespectful to those of us that have spent countless hours and thousands of dollars to help everyone else for free.

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.

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[MichiganSRT]

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.

[Adam's Polishes]

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I really could not care less if I have the respect of a bunch of strangers on the internet. My contributions speak for themselves and people not taking the time to help themselves is disrespectful to those of us that have spent countless hours and thousands of dollars to help everyone else for free.

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.

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Curious as to how you spent 1000's of dollars if you're helping people for free.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Curious as to how you spent 1000's of dollars if you're helping people for free.

You really haven't looked around here at all.

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.

[Bobaloo]

I want to know if that chick from Adams products will come over and do my engine bay......Lordy Lord!

[AzItaliaSS]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I really could not care less if I have the respect of a bunch of strangers on the internet. My contributions speak for themselves and people not taking the time to help themselves is disrespectful to those of us that have spent countless hours and thousands of dollars to help everyone else for free.

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.

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Pure Tools! Well good thing were not hovering all day on "serious detailing forums" Dont wanna get "Torn Up" either by a bunch of expert tools holding trophies. Guess we will just stay on C5 and ask real questions and hope we dont run into a proven expert to avoid the "tear up"

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"!