cleaning engine bay

ETnismo · 06-24-2013, 10:26 PM

i looked through this thread and couldnt find anything so i was wondering if anyone knew how to safe clean our engine bays?

.c2 · 06-25-2013, 01:26 AM

The shop I used to work at just pressure washes the bay, soaps everything, pressure washes again, then uses something like tire dressing to shine up some parts

Mozen · 06-25-2013, 01:34 AM

I wet the bay with water. Spray on some simple green and let it do its thing and then rinse it all back off. Finish with chemical guys black to black spray. Show level clean and shine every time.

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jcasti07 · 06-26-2013, 05:57 PM

I like to use sandwich bags and electrical tape to cover the MAF sensors. Then I'll give it a nice spray down. If the bay is really covered in grime/greese you can always find a good cleaner at your local automotive store, but be carefule getting it on the body paint. There are also sprays that will give it a nice shine, but I've found that they look really nice for a few days, but attract a LOT more dirt, so it's your choice what you'd like to go for.

1st · 06-26-2013, 06:18 PM

I just use a damp cloth. I usually hit up the engine bay every time I wash my car and do a quick wipe down of the motor. If you get in the habit of wiping your engine bay down you won’t ever have to pressure wash it. I personally wouldn’t ever pressure wash my motor anyways.

kenchan · 06-27-2013, 03:06 PM

yah, my engine bay is pretty clean too. i just use one of the used MF towels after QD'ing the car to wipe everything down.

JARblue · 06-27-2013, 03:07 PM

Adam's All Purpose cleaner is good

kenchan · 06-27-2013, 03:15 PM

mr.jar- i thought you were a simple-green man?

ok that sounds too priusy..

JARblue · 06-27-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.jar- i thought you were a simple-green man?

ok that sounds too priusy..

lol actually I haven't tried the simple green under the hood yet. I keep on top of it usually and just use water and and towel. But I got a free sample of Adam's All Purpose and tried it recently and was pleased

Cmike2780 · 06-27-2013, 03:55 PM

I used Adam's APC and got great results, but I usually just use an air compressor and a large, soft bristled paint brush to loosen the dirt. Works great and I don't have to worry about getting any electrical wet. For the tough stuff though, you need to wash it down.

MVPTonyD · 06-28-2013, 02:34 AM

I buy "gunk" at Oriley or your local automotive store. And power wash with it. I generally don't cover anything up either.

Bodytechz · 06-28-2013, 10:26 AM

I just give mine a simple wipe down every couple of weeks with a good detail spray to stay ahead of the dust.

Chuck33079 · 06-28-2013, 10:37 AM

I use Armor-All cleaning wipes to wipe everything down, and 303 protectant to shine everything up afterwards. I blow everything off with compressed air every week or so, and shine everything up every three weeks or a month. The dirt's never gotten bad enough to need any water. I fully accept that I'm possibly OCD about the engine bay.

DEpointfive0 · 06-28-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I use Armor-All cleaning wipes to wipe everything down, and 303 protectant to shine everything up afterwards. I blow everything off with compressed air every week or so, and shine everything up every three weeks or a month. The dirt's never gotten bad enough to need any water. I fully accept that I'm possibly OCD about the engine bay.

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Chuck33079 · 06-28-2013, 01:01 PM

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I'll own that. Opening the hood to a nice shiny clean engine compartment is something you can take pride in. The outside of the car is at the mercy of the elements, and the interior sees a lot of in and out traffic. The only reason for the engine to be dirty is if you let it get that way.

06-24-2013, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
ETnismo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 95 Drives: 2010 nismo mb Rep Power: 13	cleaning engine bay i looked through this thread and couldnt find anything so i was wondering if anyone knew how to safe clean our engine bays?

06-25-2013, 01:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	The shop I used to work at just pressure washes the bay, soaps everything, pressure washes again, then uses something like tire dressing to shine up some parts __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

06-25-2013, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	I wet the bay with water. Spray on some simple green and let it do its thing and then rinse it all back off. Finish with chemical guys black to black spray. Show level clean and shine every time. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 markthomas69, Uxi and bcccpals like this. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

06-26-2013, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I just use a damp cloth. I usually hit up the engine bay every time I wash my car and do a quick wipe down of the motor. If you get in the habit of wiping your engine bay down you won’t ever have to pressure wash it. I personally wouldn’t ever pressure wash my motor anyways. Initial Z, bcccpals and Leadfooted like this.

06-27-2013, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
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06-26-2013, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	I like to use sandwich bags and electrical tape to cover the MAF sensors. Then I'll give it a nice spray down. If the bay is really covered in grime/greese you can always find a good cleaner at your local automotive store, but be carefule getting it on the body paint. There are also sprays that will give it a nice shine, but I've found that they look really nice for a few days, but attract a LOT more dirt, so it's your choice what you'd like to go for.

06-27-2013, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, my engine bay is pretty clean too. i just use one of the used MF towels after QD'ing the car to wipe everything down.

06-27-2013, 03:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	mr.jar- i thought you were a simple-green man? ok that sounds too priusy..

06-27-2013, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I used Adam's APC and got great results, but I usually just use an air compressor and a large, soft bristled paint brush to loosen the dirt. Works great and I don't have to worry about getting any electrical wet. For the tough stuff though, you need to wash it down. Comeback Kid likes this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-28-2013, 02:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
MVPTonyD Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 78 Drives: a scooter. Rep Power: 14	I buy "gunk" at Oriley or your local automotive store. And power wash with it. I generally don't cover anything up either. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Salute

06-28-2013, 10:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I use Armor-All cleaning wipes to wipe everything down, and 303 protectant to shine everything up afterwards. I blow everything off with compressed air every week or so, and shine everything up every three weeks or a month. The dirt's never gotten bad enough to need any water. I fully accept that I'm possibly OCD about the engine bay. bcccpals likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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