Detailing/Fine-Cleaning Engine Bay

1. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

   #1 3rd May 2010, 19:22

   Hello, it's never occured to me before to actually clean my engine-bay, but after taking a look at certain other peoples bay.. makes me want to give it a shot.
   
   Wondering if anyone can re-direct me to a How-to-Guide so i don't mess anything up, and cheap products i can buy to do the job.
   
   I AM a member on Detailingworld so you can also re-direct me there if needed
   
   What im interested in is de-greasing everything and making it look mint and then go on to paint various objects color-coded blue around the engine.
   
   EG: Rocker cover/caps/and the pipe to the front of the bay for my induction kit.
   
   Heres my stinky old dirty engine bay:
   
   
   
   Cheers!
   Colin!
2. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #2 3rd May 2010, 19:29

   A can of gunk parts degreaser (the spray stuff), some old cloths and plenty of elbow grease. Then you can start polishing/ tarting up the painted bits.
3. moxy89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Southampton Posts: 8188 Astra vxr with added boost

   #3 3rd May 2010, 19:30

   Go and get bumper care.. for the plastics
   a APC (all purpose cleaner)
   Time and elbow grease is a must
   Cover the electrics to prevent damage
   
   and the main it doesnt have to be sprayed to look good keep it all standard and clean rather than spraying it as it just looks cheap and shit...
4. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

   #4 3rd May 2010, 19:51

   i know it's askin abit, but could someone maybe save my image > circle the parts of my engine that i should cover up from water/moisture when cleaning it. Cheers
5. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #5 3rd May 2010, 20:18

   If you just use a parts degreaser and a cloth, should be able to get it clean without using a hose etc. Spray degreaser onto cloth, wipe, repeat.
6. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #6 3rd May 2010, 20:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH If you just use a parts degreaser and a cloth, should be able to get it clean without using a hose etc. Spray degreaser onto cloth, wipe, repeat.

   This is the best way....reduces the risk of damage to electrical components
7. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

   #7 3rd May 2010, 20:23

   Cover up your battery and ecu with cling film, And any other electrical sensor, Then go to tesco buy some Daisy All purpose cleaner lash it on agitate with a brush and your half way there.
8. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #8 3rd May 2010, 21:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Krys_23 Cover up your battery and ecu with cling film, And any other electrical sensor, Then go to tesco buy some Daisy All purpose cleaner lash it on agitate with a brush and your half way there.

   Ive heard nothing but wonders about daisy apc.
9. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #9 3rd May 2010, 21:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Krys_23 Cover up your battery and ecu with cling film, And any other electrical sensor, Then go to tesco buy some Daisy All purpose cleaner lash it on agitate with a brush and your half way there.

   Ive heard nothing but wonders about daisy apc. Cheap too
   
   Edit: dont know why 2 posts were made. my internet must of froze a bit...