cleaning the engine???

rg87 · 06-30-2008, 12:54 AM

the other day i popped the hood of the car & saw how gross my engine looks. i live across from the beach so all this dust & sand gets blown everywhere.

anyone know a good way to clean the engine? what product should i use? process? the engine has some thick dust everywhere and only some of it is coming off.

all the input i can get. thanks!

BK · 06-30-2008, 01:16 AM

Use a degreaser, spray with water, dry, then treat the plastic and rubber. Here's a decent primer on cleaning the engine bay: http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...detailing.html

SpecC · 06-30-2008, 01:29 AM

this is a video i'm following from now on

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_5.aspx

I use CG Grime reaper and I'm going to get some P21S TAW later just to try. For now, Grime Reaper has not failed me

TK-421 · 06-30-2008, 02:49 PM

ive heard some people use WD40, is that ok?

rg87 · 07-01-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecC

this is a video i'm following from now on

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_5.aspx

I use CG Grime reaper and I'm going to get some P21S TAW later just to try. For now, Grime Reaper has not failed me

the video has some helpful tips. thanks!

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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Use a degreaser, spray with water, dry, then treat the plastic and rubber. Here's a decent primer on cleaning the engine bay: http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...detailing.html __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	this is a video i'm following from now on http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_5.aspx I use CG Grime reaper and I'm going to get some P21S TAW later just to try. For now, Grime Reaper has not failed me
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 635 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	ive heard some people use WD40, is that ok? __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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