Engine bay cleaning

[Hebbs]

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Not had the car long so thought I’d give the engine a quick going over. It was dirtier than I remembered. I only have it a quick rinse degrease and scrub and further rinse . Going to do it again when I get some smaller brushes for the fiddly bits also ordered some spray for the plastics. Had to give the car a wash too after as it was covered in sandy rain spots

[Cribert]

Looks ok but can see where it’s drying and looks quite ‘grey’ underneath. You need a product that will keep it black and ‘sheeney’. I use poorboys back to black stuff and it’s really good

[Hebbs]

Looks ok but can see where it’s drying and looks quite ‘grey’ underneath. You need a product that will keep it black and ‘sheeney’. I use poorboys back to black stuff and it’s really good

yeah im going over it again in the week and have some back to black coming by post

[buzyg]

Major improvement.

[DMC63]

Looks like you'd been driving through a dessert. Done a good job cleaning it up.

[Hebbs]

Looks like you'd been driving through a dessert. Done a good job cleaning it up.

Previous keeper probably had lol its getting there the plastic restorer arrived today so will give it a second going over in the week

[GAZA62]

A big improvement those first 2 picks looks like it spent life on a farm

[Beeacon]

Hi Hebbs,

I use this method below which brings it up looking like new. First time I cleaned it I went through a load of babywipes and then realised that I didn't need to do any scrubbing at all

I use Autoglym Engine Degreaser & Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care

Engine Bay Clean Method:

https://youtu.be/6LwCbmvLYb0

Work on a cloudy day and cover any electrical or sensitive components with plastic sheeting or a carrier bag (alternator / ECU housing / exposed air filters). Make sure all caps and dipsticks are fully secured. Also wear gloves, degreaser is nasty stuff on your hands.

1. Spray a degreaser (Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner) on the underside of the bonnet and let it dwell for a couple of minutes. Use large soft wheel brushes to clean the underside of the bonnet. Do not touch the heat shield.
2. Rinse using a normal hose or a pressure washer on the lowest setting.
3. Rinse the engine bay to remove loose dirt and contaminants.
4. Spray a degreaser (Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner) in the engine bay and let it dwell for a couple of minutes.
5. Clean the engine bay with wheel brush, bendy thistle brush, and small detailing brush for hard to reach areas.
6. Rinse.
7. This can be done two ways: 1) Apply a wet dressing (Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care) and leave to dry before buffing off. 2) Dry the engine bay using either microfiber drying towels or air dryers/leaf blowers. Make sure it’s completely dry, then using a spray dressing to restore faded plastics.
8. Remove protective plastic bags and start the engine up and leave to run for a few minutes to dry out those last few hidden recesses. Done!

[Hebbs]

Hi Hebbs,

I use this method below which brings it up looking like new. First time I cleaned it I went through a load of babywipes and then realised that I didn't need to do any scrubbing at all

I use Autoglym Engine Degreaser & Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care

Engine Bay Clean Method:

https://youtu.be/6LwCbmvLYb0

Work on a cloudy day and cover any electrical or sensitive components with plastic sheeting or a carrier bag (alternator / ECU housing / exposed air filters). Make sure all caps and dipsticks are fully secured. Also wear gloves, degreaser is nasty stuff on your hands.

1. Spray a degreaser (Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner) on the underside of the bonnet and let it dwell for a couple of minutes. Use large soft wheel brushes to clean the underside of the bonnet. Do not touch the heat shield.
2. Rinse using a normal hose or a pressure washer on the lowest setting.
3. Rinse the engine bay to remove loose dirt and contaminants.
4. Spray a degreaser (Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner) in the engine bay and let it dwell for a couple of minutes.
5. Clean the engine bay with wheel brush, bendy thistle brush, and small detailing brush for hard to reach areas.
6. Rinse.
7. This can be done two ways: 1) Apply a wet dressing (Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care) and leave to dry before buffing off. 2) Dry the engine bay using either microfiber drying towels or air dryers/leaf blowers. Make sure it’s completely dry, then using a spray dressing to restore faded plastics.
8. Remove protective plastic bags and start the engine up and leave to run for a few minutes to dry out those last few hidden recesses. Done!

cheers dude, ill give that a watch later today. got the Meguiars ultimate black plastic restorer to finish it, still waiting for my brushes which arrive on the 31st.

[gerryp]

Hi Hebbs,

I use this method below which brings it up looking like new. First time I cleaned it I went through a load of babywipes and then realised that I didn't need to do any scrubbing at all

I use Autoglym Engine Degreaser & Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care

Engine Bay Clean Method:

https://youtu.be/6LwCbmvLYb0

Work on a cloudy day and cover any electrical or sensitive components with plastic sheeting or a carrier bag (alternator / ECU housing / exposed air filters). Make sure all caps and dipsticks are fully secured. Also wear gloves, degreaser is nasty stuff on your hands.

1. Spray a degreaser (Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner) on the underside of the bonnet and let it dwell for a couple of minutes. Use large soft wheel brushes to clean the underside of the bonnet. Do not touch the heat shield.
2. Rinse using a normal hose or a pressure washer on the lowest setting.
3. Rinse the engine bay to remove loose dirt and contaminants.
4. Spray a degreaser (Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner) in the engine bay and let it dwell for a couple of minutes.
5. Clean the engine bay with wheel brush, bendy thistle brush, and small detailing brush for hard to reach areas.
6. Rinse.
7. This can be done two ways: 1) Apply a wet dressing (Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care) and leave to dry before buffing off. 2) Dry the engine bay using either microfiber drying towels or air dryers/leaf blowers. Make sure it’s completely dry, then using a spray dressing to restore faded plastics.
8. Remove protective plastic bags and start the engine up and leave to run for a few minutes to dry out those last few hidden recesses. Done!

cheers dude, ill give that a watch later today. got the Meguiars ultimate black plastic restorer to finish it, still waiting for my brushes which arrive on the 31st.

Great write up.
Thanks for posting.

[Hebbs]

Getting there now not bad for an 11 year old car. I’m obviously no detailer but that’s the cleanest I’ve ever had an engine. What’s this Zed doing to me? Lol

[Beeacon]

That’s looking very smart Hebbs! Brand new engine bay in an 11 year old car!

[Umfaan]

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[Hebbs]

That’s looking very smart Hebbs! Brand new engine bay in an 11 year old car!

cheers. Yes I’m pleased with it quite a few bits need attention but happy for now.

[Hebbs]

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wow. That’s awesome.