Engine bay

MisterTee · 9th March 2008, 19:02

Hello All,

My engine bay is spotless and all the nuts and bolts look box fresh thanks to the car being almost brand new.

I've been spraying it with WD40 to stop it going rusty/manky, but I was wondering what's the best thing to use to stop it get corroded. A liberal application of grease?

Suggestions welcome.

civicfan · 9th March 2008, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterTee

Hello All,

My engine bay is spotless and all the nuts and bolts look box fresh thanks to the car being almost brand new.

I've been spraying it with WD40 to stop it going rusty/manky, but I was wondering what's the best thing to use to stop it get corroded. A liberal application of grease?

Suggestions welcome.

WD 40??? And then rinse with what? If you leave oily stuff in the bay I believe it will catch huge amounts of dust

Munro · 9th March 2008, 21:00

You could try this stuff:

Bicycle Oiler, FS 365 Protector Spray 1 Litre + 5 Litre Refill (UK MAINLAND CARRIAGE FREE OFFER), Scottoiler - Automatic Chain Lubrication System

Product Details

" FS 365 Protector Spray is a blend of mineral oil, surfactant, anti-corrosion additives and water which forms a stable micro-solution that can only separated by evaporation.FS 365 is water soluble and therefore inherently biodegradable, it clings to all surfaces lubricating and preventing the onset of rust. FS 365 is an MCN PRODUCT OF THE YEAR. "

ritchie_perriam · 9th March 2008, 21:25

WD40 is great for cleaning the black plastic parts, i find it lasts longer if you spray it on a rag and wipe the plastic rather than just spraying it straight on.

you can rub in silicone grease into the rubber pipes and seals to rejuvinate them but there shouldnt be the need to do that for a few years at least.

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ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 324 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	WD40 is great for cleaning the black plastic parts, i find it lasts longer if you spray it on a rag and wipe the plastic rather than just spraying it straight on. you can rub in silicone grease into the rubber pipes and seals to rejuvinate them but there shouldnt be the need to do that for a few years at least.