engine bayyy

  1. Newbie Joined: May 2010 Posts: 4
    #1
    alryt guyss. just got the "carbon fibre" housing for my induction kit with the steel piping and i was just wonderin the best way to clean up your engine bay....e.g what bits to lok out for when washing around the engineee ???? any ideas would be greattt cheers
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100
    #2
    Personally i wouldn't use a pressure washer like some do. Don't like the idea of it myself.

    I used diluted Premium Blue wheel cleaner (i had no Meg's APC), some damp cloths, paint brushes and the garden hose on shower setting. Being very careful where the hose went.
    I rubbed all the block and gearbox down and painted it.
    Silicone spray on all plastics...

    Just make sure you get into every single nook and cranny if you want to do it properly. Took me hours to get mine like this.



    Then you have to keep on top of it. I also use FK 1000P sealant on all part's which are powdercoated.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Milton Keynes Posts: 164 98 Saxo VTR
    #3
    looks mint!!!!!
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225
    #4
    CAr was immaculate at FCS mate, top job. My cars isnt on the same level but i find WD40 sprayed over everything then scrubbed off leaves and immaculate finish. Also using Autoglym viynl and rubber car sprayed evrywhere leaves a shiny finish.
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5
    #5
    dont see the point of a clean bay

    it's just gonna start leaking oil everywhere
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VTRelite View Post
    dont see the point of a clean bay

    it's just gonna start leaking oil everywhere
    Not if you make sure it won't leak oil And even if it does you can still clean it again lol.