Clean engine bay

[Dr.Sound]

no need to cover anything.

 

[122 Vega]

I've never covered anything when I clean either. 50% Armor All and 50% water works really well after it's clean.

Britt

 

[goku4658]

thanks for the tips everybody...iirc, emt posted a pic of what he covered before watering the engine, but seems like enough ppl have gotten away w/ not covering anything for it to be a problem

 

[BOOSTR]

I always use soap and water. The simple green and similar products are too harsh on the paint and leave spots on my hardpipes/CAI. I don't cover anything. Never wash it when its hot. After drying it with a large towel, I wipe the hoses with WD40 sprayed on a rag. Mother's Aluminum polish goes on the hardpipes and CAI, if needed. A clean engine runs cooler!

 

[Protege52003]

Simple Green is the best....

that is what i use....does a great job.....

 

[Dr.Sound]

thanks guys for all you complements
i didnt even see them untill now

i used CD-2 Engine Detailer. i got it from autozone for $4.99.
after washing off the degreaser, i let the car run for 15 min.
then spray all the plastic pieces with this stuff.

 

[Protege52003]

thanks for the tips everybody...iirc, emt posted a pic of what he covered before watering the engine, but seems like enough ppl have gotten away w/ not covering anything for it to be a problem

do a search and i am sure you will see i always have trouble when i wash my engine.......CEL's baby!!!!!

just keep the top of the engine/coils from getting really wet; relay area, too!!!!

-R

 

[Dr.Sound]

do a search and i am sure you will see i always have trouble when i wash my engine.......CEL's baby!!!!!

just keep the top of the engine/coils from getting really wet; relay area, too!!!!

-R

weird, our engines and electronics are sealed.
water is not supposed to hurt them.
u must have something not seted properly, or exposed.

 

[goku4658]

I always use soap and water. The simple green and similar products are too harsh on the paint and leave spots on my hardpipes/CAI. I don't cover anything. Never wash it when its hot. After drying it with a large towel, I wipe the hoses with WD40 sprayed on a rag. Mother's Aluminum polish goes on the hardpipes and CAI, if needed. A clean engine runs cooler!

we need a carwash thread so i can find all these tips later!

 

[MSP#735]

just soap and water for me...

 

[peepsalot]

we need a carwash thread so i can find all these tips later!

word. I'm such a noob at washing cars. It's all so confusing. (confused)