Roy Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 after having seen countless clean and neat engine bays at billing, i shamefully feel i must at least make some kind of attempt to keep mine tidy at least. any recommendations from people (using elbow grease) on what products to use/ what to avoid and what to clean and what not to touch ? many thanks ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Carb cleaner and your wifes tooth brush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 carb cleaner - is that whats it's known as in the shops ? iam assuming it isn't corrosive for the plasticky bits ? wife's toothbrush - LOL .... any other thoughts ? wd40 ? windex ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Autosol is a very good metal polish and Autoglym bumper care is good for the black plastic bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 thanks bRoy/nick. these things will work on all parts of the bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraguy Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Roy, you would be suprised how much comes clean with a good engine degreaser and some rags. You can soak caked on bits of your engine bay and wipe clean to shiney paint surfaces again. It will prolly take you a few times on your first thorough cleaning, but if you do it every month or so its really really simple to keep clean. As mentioned before, use an Armor All or equivalent rubber / plastic care product on your plastic and hoses in the engine bay for a clean shiny look. You can buy sprays or other products, but I buy the wipes with the product already on it. Comes in a little dispenser can and makes the job really simple. How long you been "talking" about detailing your car now? Arse up and go do it man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Roy, better still get a couple of friends to help you *** possibly not work safe *** http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_3979.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_3993.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4015.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4024.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4054.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4072.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4097.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4102.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4110.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Originally posted by Nic Roy, better still get a couple of friends to help you *** possibly not work safe *** http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_3979.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_3993.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4015.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4024.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4054.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4072.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4097.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4102.jpg http://www.iupload.net/062004/mgnqt_4110.jpg Nice one Nick ! http://www.ipaska.com/hotlink.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 If you cut and paste the address you should get a better result... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Oooh nice ! Friends of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 if i had 'friends' like that - i would be detailing the car everyday!! thanks nic .... J - i know, i know, but after billing i was actually ashamed/afraid to open/look at my engine bay. now i guess i know what i'll be doing sat mornings ..... thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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