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Old 06-06-2020, 02:30 PM   #1
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Engine bay cleaning

Any suggestions on cleaning engine bay? I live in the desert area and have dust issues. I don't have oil leaks. Is lightly spraying the area with low pressure water out of the question? Thanks in advance.
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Old 06-06-2020, 02:37 PM   #2
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Any single question you got like this on a procedure, check autogeek how-to videos .....they’re great…

https://www.autogeek.net/engine-guide.html
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Old 06-06-2020, 03:06 PM   #3
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You won't hurt anything, cool to cold engine. Don't use Gunk or other aggressive degreasers, I use S100, it cleans the scooters and the car engine and won't fade anything while doing it, spray with low pressure hose.

https://www.s100.com/portfolio/s100-...cycle-cleaner/
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Old 06-07-2020, 12:57 AM   #4
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Thanks for the great info, much appreciated.
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Old 06-07-2020, 07:54 AM   #5
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The best engine bay cleaning "How To".

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Old 06-07-2020, 01:00 PM   #6
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I use Adams waterless wash and wipe it down with a microfiber towel. It works really well and is fast/easy.

Edit: It works really well for door jambs as well.
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Old 06-07-2020, 02:31 PM   #7
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Scott from DPC gives numerous tutorials on car detailing. I will cover up any electronics and battery with a few small microfiber towels, use a soft detail brush, diluted APC, and set the hose nozzle setting to mist....https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JgcaJJYAJEY&feature=youtu.be
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Old 06-07-2020, 07:49 PM   #8
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Water won't hurt it. I usually use my soap sponge after I wash the car. Rinse it the dry it with a shammy. Engine must be cooled down. Then some Adam's vinyl trim cleaner conditioner on the plastic and hoses. I even go over board and wax under the hood. Got to keep it tight!!
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Old 06-08-2020, 07:05 AM   #9
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Water won't hurt it. I usually use my soap sponge after I wash the car. Rinse it the dry it with a shammy. Engine must be cooled down. Then some Adam's vinyl trim cleaner conditioner on the plastic and hoses. I even go over board and wax under the hood. Got to keep it tight!!
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Old 03-05-2021, 07:53 AM   #10
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Go to a carwash, pop hood, spray, done.
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