Saxperience - Citroen Saxo Forum

Saxperience - Citroen Saxo Forum (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/index.php)
-   Car Care & Detailing (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=51)
-   -   engine bay clean (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99885)

CharlieBoy 28th August 2007 22:25

engine bay clean
 
I wanted to know if there is anyway i can steam clean my saxo's engine bay?? its not dirty or covered in oil,pretty clean infact, i just wanna clean it up before i start upgrading hose's and air filters,i wanna polish my rocker cover,and dont want that to be the onlthing that stands out
HELP! :panic:

Amiee 28th August 2007 22:33

Cleaning forum... would be good place to look :P

CharlieBoy 28th August 2007 22:48

Yeah Probally,thanks

SNewham 28th August 2007 22:51

umm yeah, buy a steam cleaner. Halfords sell them, make sure to cover up electrical areas though.

scott

jeeves_101 28th August 2007 23:26

yeah, they are about £20 in halfords, was tempted to buy one today, but then decided not to.

djmartin 28th August 2007 23:28

yeh steam cleaner and if you have loads of dirt in your engine bay get a compressor and use the dust gun ;).

gets rid of all sorts when u use one of those.

Ben_L 29th August 2007 00:31

Personally I just use liquid degreaser and an old paint brush, then rinse down with ultra fine spray with the hose. Works a treat everytime

James 29th August 2007 02:04

You will probally be better off with a de-greaser man and a bit of time, the reward will be much better.

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/index...d&productId=13 - This is the product i've been using on mine recentlly and I can't fault it. Spray it on, leave for 5-15 minutes and wash off. Brings all sorts up, repeat the process a couple of times and your engine bay will look allot better.

Before

After


Obviousley once it's cleaned you will need to go over any black parts with an oily substance, I use autoglym bumper care and it's worked great. I also heard that WD40 does a good job because of the oils it contains.

CharlieBoy 29th August 2007 16:37

Hey Thanks Guys, Its Not Very Dirty And After I Change Some Things Under There I Will Get To Work,
Maybe A Vilida Super Mop Is In Order, Just To Get Int All The Nooks And Crannies,lol

Yates 29th August 2007 16:47

If were doin before and after, i dont mind if i do...





never used steam clean or pressure washer on mine or a hose

CharlieBoy 29th August 2007 16:49

VERY NICE FINISH. you sure you did't just pop down ya saxo dealer and snap a brand new engine bay,lol

Bowey 29th August 2007 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yates (Post 1421897)
If were doin before and after, i dont mind if i do...





never used steam clean or pressure washer on mine or a hose

lol probly because uve replaced half of the covers or sprayed them :P

Jimmy-Boy 29th August 2007 17:56



thats a sh*t hot engine bay there yates:y:

Saxy1 29th August 2007 18:37

yer i used a steam cleaner on mine mate, and it came up really nice :y:

Yates 29th August 2007 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowey (Post 1421988)
lol probly because uve replaced half of the covers or sprayed them :P

or i just cleaned them....

lyndon 30th August 2007 10:41

Yates that is fooking gorgeous! That one of those new OMP braces? Or sprayed?

Yates 30th August 2007 11:34

been sprayed, omp copied me on the colour tbh iirc imo lol lmao ftw

RedB 30th August 2007 12:30

Shit hot lads, il post mine up soon before and after stylee

Peedee 30th August 2007 13:25

Use 'GUNK' for all the oil and, er, gunk that accumulates, and Autosol for the shiny stuff. Here's mine:

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/b...=VTSengine.jpg

RedB 30th August 2007 13:31

Very tidee Peedee,

What paint did you use for that eg special engine high temp paint?


All times are GMT. The time now is 20:18.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.