Engine bay detailing advice!

1. Daniel_Saxo_VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2014 Cambridgeshire Posts: 130 Saxo VTR phase 2 with SUPERSPRINT ! ;D

   #1 12th October 2014, 21:18

   Hi guys,
   
   New Saxo VTR project here. I need to sort out a project thread soon.
   
   Any tips on cleaning the engine bay?
   
   Any methods or products you find good?
   
   I'd like to see some of your clean bays too!
   
   Many thanks
   
   Daniel
2. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #2 12th October 2014, 21:21

   
   
   
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3. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #3 12th October 2014, 21:22

   WD40 or some back to black, and just elbow grease and time!
   If engine is oily then use some degreaser.
   
   
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4. Daniel_Saxo_VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2014 Cambridgeshire Posts: 130 Saxo VTR phase 2 with SUPERSPRINT ! ;D

   #4 12th October 2014, 21:39

   Thanks for the reply and tidy bay jbrady72.
   
   I have degreased it and started cleaning. Lots of white corrosion to get rid of next, probably a wire brush is required.
5. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #5 13th October 2014, 17:02

   303 Aerospace is made for plastic and rubber
   
   It's also the cats tits
6. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #6 13th October 2014, 17:04

   Didnt think much of 303 tbh.
   
   
7. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #7 13th October 2014, 17:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Didnt think much of 303 tbh.

   Why? did you put the bottle up your bum instead of on the bay?
   
   EGR bender

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8. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #8 13th October 2014, 18:46

   Didnt make a blind bit of difference. Not even a satin finish. It rubbed on the faded bumped and dried faded.
9. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #9 13th October 2014, 21:45

   In all seriousness, for the initial cleaning stage (before tarting bits up with products) baby wipes are a god send
10. Daniel_Saxo_VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2014 Cambridgeshire Posts: 130 Saxo VTR phase 2 with SUPERSPRINT ! ;D

    #10 14th October 2014, 21:43

    That bay looks clean Pickle!
    
    Thanks for the tips.
    
    Theres plenty of white corrosion I need to get off, wire brush and WD my best bet?
11. Daniel_Saxo_VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2014 Cambridgeshire Posts: 130 Saxo VTR phase 2 with SUPERSPRINT ! ;D

    #11 14th October 2014, 21:45

    PrickleP Is that an aftermarket manifold?
    
    Oh and a slight off topic question, anyone rate KamRacing? Seems to have plenty of good parts!
    
    Ill post some pictures tomorrow hopefully of a tidy engine bay (afterall, i have taken a day off work to clean!lol)
12. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #12 14th October 2014, 21:48

    It is mate and cheers.
    
    Just put a good few hrs aside and graft hard. Worth it in the end, and just maintain it.
    
    Kamracing is decent yeah.
13. Daniel_Saxo_VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2014 Cambridgeshire Posts: 130 Saxo VTR phase 2 with SUPERSPRINT ! ;D

    #13 14th October 2014, 22:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Prickle It is mate and cheers. Just put a good few hrs aside and graft hard. Worth it in the end, and just maintain it. Kamracing is decent yeah.

    Putting in the effort is key and well worth it (especially if the end result is as good as yours!).
    
    Think I'll be ordering some of their Brembo Discs for the rear, Brembo pads all round and a Green Cotton panel filter, unless anyone has a better suggestion?
14. sidsax Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Reading Posts: 8 Corsa B, BMW e36

    #14 15th October 2014, 01:54

    Not to thread jack, but I've recently picked up a vtr. Pretty happy with it, but that engine bay looks like it's never been touched! How do you guys reccommend tackling it? I'll try get some pictures up so you can see the state its in!
15. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #15 15th October 2014, 03:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sidsax Not to thread jack, but I've recently picked up a vtr. Pretty happy with it, but that engine bay looks like it's never been touched! How do you guys reccommend tackling it? I'll try get some pictures up so you can see the state its in!

    A 44 meter daily commute to the crisp mines of Mordor and back is the #1 way to a clean bay!
16. Daniel_Saxo_VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2014 Cambridgeshire Posts: 130 Saxo VTR phase 2 with SUPERSPRINT ! ;D

    #16 15th October 2014, 08:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sidsax Not to thread jack, but I've recently picked up a vtr. Pretty happy with it, but that engine bay looks like it's never been touched! How do you guys reccommend tackling it? I'll try get some pictures up so you can see the state its in!

    Hiya,
    
    Basically the same question I posted.
    
    The conclusion is ; time and effort.
    
    Wire brush, WD40, plenty of rags, possibly some emery paper and some paint!
17. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #17 15th October 2014, 10:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MuZiZZle A 44 meter daily commute to the crisp mines of Mordor and back is the #1 way to a clean bay!

    Do alot more miles then that lols
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    #18 15th October 2014, 12:07

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