need help on engine bay cleaning !!

james-lew · 25th October 2012, 22:44

I have a 2.2 ctdi and my engine bay from previous owner obviously didn't look after it so i thought id treat it to a good clean and shine so i had the car done inside and out but left the engine bay to myself because ive heard that people ise wrong stuff and messes with electricits and so on so i thought id do it myslef so wondering on wat should i use and wats good and wats not

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Advice please
Cheers james

shaunwistow · 26th October 2012, 10:29

Engine bay clean

Nothing more than a degreaser, some brushes, metal polish, engine bay protectant & old damp rags

deano@autocleanz · 26th October 2012, 10:32

Autobrite Direct Engine Protectant - 500ml

shaunwistow · 26th October 2012, 10:34

Yep, that's exactly what I used Dean

james-lew · 26th October 2012, 11:41

Ahh thanks guys, so id get this stuff, degrease the engine bay then wet cloth it then use the stuff above yes? Or a better procedure?

shaunwistow · 26th October 2012, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by james-lew

Ahh thanks guys, so id get this stuff, degrease the engine bay then wet cloth it then use the stuff above yes? Or a better procedure?

Get some degreaser, squirt it about. Then agitate with brushes & clean off. Once you are happy then spray on the protectant & jobs a good un

james-lew · 26th October 2012, 18:15

All over or avoiding battery and electrics yes or?
Will be buying some protectant and posting pictures before and after

shaunwistow · 26th October 2012, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by james-lew

All over or avoiding battery and electrics yes or?
Will be buying some protectant and posting pictures before and after

Don't squirt on electrics, or cover them if you are worried.

james-lew · 26th October 2012, 19:33

Rightyoo cheers mate

25th October 2012, 22:44	#1 (permalink)
james-lew Supporter Car: 2.2, HHB- 07 Join Date: 17th October 2012 Location: Cardiff, Wales Posts: 1,727 Thanks given: 87 Thanked 94 Times in 92 Posts iTrader: (3)	need help on engine bay cleaning !! I have a 2.2 ctdi and my engine bay from previous owner obviously didn't look after it so i thought id treat it to a good clean and shine so i had the car done inside and out but left the engine bay to myself because ive heard that people ise wrong stuff and messes with electricits and so on so i thought id do it myslef so wondering on wat should i use and wats good and wats not . Advice please Cheers james

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james-lew Supporter Thread starter Car: 2.2, HHB- 07 Join Date: 17th October 2012 Location: Cardiff, Wales Posts: 1,727 Thanks given: 87 Thanked 94 Times in 92 Posts iTrader: (3)	Rightyoo cheers mate