Engine Degreaser

[Mike_420]

ive bought a can of engine degreaser and it says to apply all over the engine, then to wash off with a power washer, im just wondering what electrical components i should cover up and is cling film the best way to go about it?

also is it better to wash off with the engine running or switched off?

cheers

[J222JRA]

I hate the idea of get washing it off.

[Mike_420]

huh? what do you mean

[J222JRA]

High pressure water...around an engine. Imo it can cause more harm than good. Cars hate damp conditions as it is without actually pressure washing it.

[Mike_420]

so you would you recommend just using a damp cloth to remove the degreaser and dirt?

[J222JRA]

I personally just spray de-greaser on with squirty bottle, allow it to soak for a little white then as you say wipe off with a damp cloth.

Ive seen people jet wash their engine bay before and end up with expensive problems

[Mike_420]

thanks, ill do that then, dont wanna go ruining my engine, i only got the car two days ago

cheers for the advice fella.

[addyt_vtr]

defo dont go near your engine bay with a jet wash mate, can prove very costly lol

[Mike_420]

im glad i asked on here first before going ahead and doing it, ive heard mixed opinions but its better to be safe than sorry

[Ren]

I remember I`ve seen someone jet washing their engine, I was like WTF?
I would never even try it, bit of hand work (not what you think) and it will all be nice and clean.

[P90PTS]

Mike, come to me and i'll do your engine bay.

[Mike_420]

im not driving yet, waiting till my birthday to get insured as it'll be alot cheaper, cheers for the offer

im gonna give it a bash today while im fitting the induction kit and rocker cover

[dannyboy2005]

I use some industrial strength de-greaser called Jiser iirc. Its so powerful it ate through the paint on my break callipers that was supposed to be "Industrial Paint" (From dads work)

Just slap it on, work it in and wash it off. Quiet expensive though.

[P90PTS]

Offer is still on the table Mike, now you have insurance you have no reason not to

[Lew_C]

dont wash off with pressure just do bits by hand, easy enough mate not worth enducing water in some parts.

i just use wd40 as it cleans electrical connections aswell incase i spray it in them

[Mike_420]

thanks guys, cheers for the offer p90pts, its looking pretty clean for now, but ill bear you in mind next time

thought id throw up some pics;

when i first got the car..



and now,

[Lew_C]

rocker cover looks stunning mate!

[Mike_420]

thanks man, i just need to get the manifold cover done, sand down the 106 badge on the raceland and spray it, possibly matte black ?

[dannyboy2005]

I find cleaning inside the door, cleaning the hinges so its all shiny in there makes a hell of alot improvement.

I miss my Shiny Saxo

[Lew_C]

Originally Posted by Mike_420

thanks man, i just need to get the manifold cover done, sand down the 106 badge on the raceland and spray it, possibly matte black ?

how about the shimmering blue colour on the rocker? what is that called btw?