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29th March 2010, 20:51
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Guide: Cleaning your engine bay
Seen as there has been a lot of threads on cleaning your bay, I thought I would do a quick but effective guide on how to do it!
I started off with a Vikan Brush, Raceglaze detailing brush and Chemical Guys Orange Super De-Greaser diluted 6:1
Now I recommend you keep your engine running throughout the clean, also cover any exposed ECU's, Fuse Boxes, Looms etc... But as long as your dont put direct pressure onto electrics then you'll be fine!
Also I recommend using some Tru-Touch gloves as the De-Greaser can stain... Also oil etc... Not good on the old handies!
Product:
Rinse with a fine spray:
NB. The tru-touch gloves!
Befores:
Spray and agitate:
Afters:
To finish, take your car for a good drive, and dress the bay with some Megs Hyper Dressing.
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29th March 2010, 22:49
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Nice guide Paul.
You should add that you should dry the bay with an old cloth before the dressing as even in the engine bay water spots will happen.
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29th March 2010, 22:53
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Originally Posted by MikeyW
Nice guide Paul.
You should add that you should dry the bay with an old cloth before the dressing as even in the engine bay water spots will happen.
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+1. Looking very tidy 
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29th March 2010, 23:00
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really tidy engine bay
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29th March 2010, 23:13
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That was just a quick guide. Normally it takes about an hour to do a full engine dress as I take things off etc. The company I went to on Sunday past snow foam their bays! 
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30th March 2010, 10:06
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could you show us exactly what you need to cover up as i dont wanna balls it 
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30th March 2010, 11:20
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Detailing world have a section for Engine detailing , not hard tbh just mainly electrical, battery, ecu ,etc , the usual stuff.
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22nd October 2010, 08:16
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Great guide. Made it look so easy.
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22nd October 2010, 22:31
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nice easy guide, hopefully the weather will be ok at the weekend for me to clean mine
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23rd February 2011, 21:38
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Simpe but good shall be cleaning mine when the weather is better
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24th February 2011, 17:29
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Where do you get the stuff from guys? especially the gloves..
Dan
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24th February 2011, 18:07
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would it be ok with all the wires lol?
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24th February 2011, 19:11
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would it be ok with all the wires lol?
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i dont advise anyone dose it but when i wrked at a car wash i used to just pop up the bonnet and steam, tfr and them power wash everything, although i dont advise it as i suppose it could do somthing but you should be fine if you do it like in his guide
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25th February 2011, 13:32
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That looked far too easy lol, very nice result.
I need to clean my VTR's engine bay asap, got some Gunk last night and brushes will post a before / after when I do.
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2nd March 2011, 20:19
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Looks too simple, worth a go though!
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22nd November 2011, 13:07
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I'd add that to dress the engine the best results I've ever had are by spraying Auto Glyms Vinyl and Rubber care all over the engine bay after you have rinsed the degreaser off. It looks like white milk everywhere but don't panic, start the engine to generate some warmth, turn it off and hit the pub for an hour or so. When you get back it will look awesome! Best tip I was ever given.
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26th November 2011, 14:36
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Originally Posted by MikeyW
Nice guide Paul.
You should add that you should dry the bay with an old cloth before the dressing as even in the engine bay water spots will happen.
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depends what dressing you use tbf
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26th November 2011, 14:39
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Originally Posted by wigansaxo
i dont advise anyone dose it but when i wrked at a car wash i used to just pop up the bonnet and steam, tfr and them power wash everything, although i dont advise it as i suppose it could do somthing but you should be fine if you do it like in his guide
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we do this as work to get round the side of the bay and underside of the bonnet usualy cover the engine up with old floor mats to keep the water off engine ecu etc
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7th December 2011, 08:34
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Then use some dashboard cleaner of the black plastic covers and tubing  makes it nice, black and shiny
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7th December 2011, 08:36
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Nice guide
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