Engine bay cleaning

[craig_t]

What are the best products to use for cleaning the engine bay.

[torque777]

I've just done mine ...used autobrite jaffa clean ..agitated with a brush then power washed ...dried with blower then coated with autobrite engine protectant ..oh and don't forget to bag the alternator ..



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[BlueSmokeyJoe]

I've used Meguiars APC to good effect before. As mentioned above, agitated but rinsed off with a small watering can as not to soak everything and most importantly, keep water/moisture from the electrics.

Afterwards, seal with Aerospace 303 sealant and your bay will just wipe clean in the future! 

[chowgar]

Can anyone help with what electrics need to be protected... dunno if someone could point out on a pic of the engine bay... gonna do mine soon as I am fitting a twin take and new engine cover... just want to make sure I protect everything that needs doing...

cheers guys

[torque777]

I just make sure the alternator is covered in a plastic bag and I don't direct the jet wash lance too close to fusebox or battery etc ...you need some all purpose cleaner too ...

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[chowgar]

I have some of the autobright jaffa degreaser... what about where your coils are?

[torque777]

Maybe just don't direct the lance at them or cover with a bag ? The only place I put the lance directly was the inner wings and tbh the small karchers aren't that powerful

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