Engine bay cleaning tricks?

1. Lyum Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Kingswinford, W.Midlands Posts: 124 2002 Furio 1.4

   #1 20th July 2010, 23:55

   Basically had an oil leak due to a dodgy seal so now have an oil stain down the side of the engine, leaks been fixed, but I'd like to clean it out. Any advice? Ive considered paying for a steam clean but i have my reservations about that much water getting into places in my engine bay.
   
   Also looking for tips on just a shiner better looking bay, as its all worn, either rusty or peeling paint. Any advice or tips would be brilliant thanks
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 21st July 2010, 11:12

   Old 2 or 3 " paint brush. Wrap tape around the metal bit that holds the bristles in. Use some engine cleaner like autoglym/gunk etc. Best results with cold engine, rise off with a hose. Don't direct water directly at electrical connections. They are splash proof but that's about it really.
   
   An old sponge may be useful as well with a bucket of really soapy water.
3. Rotrex_Rallye Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 West Yorkshire Posts: 597 Saxo vtr, S/C'd 306 Rallye, Lancia Delta Integrale

   #3 21st July 2010, 13:46

   TFR... this stuff will bring your bay up spanking Then jet wash it off.
4. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #4 21st July 2010, 13:48

   *to car care and detailing*
5. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #5 21st July 2010, 17:49

   Honestly.... for a cleanup of a small leak and giving the general bay a bit of a clean... baby wipes. Dirt cheap and no need for messing about and spending money on unnecessary cleaning products.
   
   Sure you could use a bit of plastic trim 'back to black' type stuff on ecu cover and fuse box etc but other than that baby wipes are more than sufficient

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6. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

   #6 21st July 2010, 18:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Rotrex_Rallye TFR... this stuff will bring your bay up spanking Then jet wash it off.

   TFR is the god of cleaning metal!
   It's nasty stuff though. makes your skin flaky. Wear some gloves