Thread: How to clean my engine bay?

Originally Posted by odgaard

what kind of car do you have? the only car ive heard being VERY hard to clean are the B6 & B7 S4s. The coilpacks are easily destroyed.

This is how I clean engines:
Light spray with pressure washer
Spray down with p21s TAW
Agitate with various brushes: Mini EZ Detailing Brush etc.
Then rinse again with the pressure washer
Blow dry with leaf blower and use cheap MF to dry everything else
Dress with your favorite plastic/rubber dressing. I like to use 303 CG VRP, or Back 2 Black. Einszett plastic/vinyl is also on my list. Just depends on my mood i guess ha

Quoted for truth. I won't even touch Audis or VW motors anymore as even a fine mist of water can destroy the coil packs. We only clean them by hand if we have to.

I would say bring it to the closest Gloss It detailer near you. They will take care of everything..

Simple Green is even better than most degreaser

Originally Posted by Auto Concierge

I know lot's of people do this(pressure wash the engine) and get away with no problems most of the time(if they cover sensitive electrical areas) but Imo it is not advised. Over the years I have picked up new clients from time to time because the previous detailing service did this and fouled the plugs or worse, various safe degreasers and mild cleaners should be used by hand(takes longer)but I have never been"one of the detailers" told to never come back on a job...........

I am going to have to agree with Sexy Bob on this one. Power washers can do horrible amounts of damage to a motor.

Originally Posted by jibaholic101

i hate audis so i am in the clear there. the victim is a BMW

dont have a pressure washer
would it be safe to just use brushes with solution and then just hose it down?

there are more gps (gallons per second) coming from a hoze than from a pressure washer. the idea is to use as least amount of water as possible

Originally Posted by Auto Concierge

For the time being P&S Enviro clean(citrus based) but Rich is coming out with a citrus apc pretty soon VIVA LA GLOSS-IT

thanks

Originally Posted by Auto Concierge

For the time being P&S Enviro clean(citrus based) but Rich is coming out with a citrus apc pretty soon VIVA LA GLOSS-IT

when will that be coming out, will have to try?

am i the only one that LOVES that smily?!?!

Originally Posted by FASTLANE

I would say bring it to the closest Gloss It detailer near you. They will take care of everything..

how would i find out who that is?

Originally Posted by odgaard

there are more gps (gallons per second) coming from a hoze than from a pressure washer. the idea is to use as least amount of water as possible

oh, well then just wipe down with a rag and water?

Does anyone recommend steam cleaning the engine? If so, what brand do you use?