Engine bay getting filthy...how do you clean it?
01-25-2002, 05:52 AM
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Originally posted by Cedric Tomkinson
Rick, that's pretty damned anal! I do that as well!
Rick, that's pretty damned anal! I do that as well!
Thanks in advance!
01-25-2002, 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by bumper
!!!RED ALERT!!! Please read the fine print on that jug of 409! It probably says something to the effect, "Not recommended for aluminum". 409 is corrosive to aluminum. This may be apparent only as a slight discoloration, but if it's allowed to get into crevices etc. it can cause problems.
!!!RED ALERT!!! Please read the fine print on that jug of 409! It probably says something to the effect, "Not recommended for aluminum". 409 is corrosive to aluminum. This may be apparent only as a slight discoloration, but if it's allowed to get into crevices etc. it can cause problems.
Thanks...
01-25-2002, 12:48 PM
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Here's what I do with all my cars:
About twice a year I warm up the engine, cover the black boxes with plastic, and spray the engine bay with S-100 motorcycle cleaner. It's formulated for the same kinds of aluminum and rubber that modern car engines are made of, and it hasn't created any problems for me in more than 10 years of using it on various cars. It's also very effective at removing grunge.
Next I spray everything off with the hose, after which I treat all the metal pieces with WD-40 and the rubber and plastic with vinyl protectant. Then I wipe off the excess, close the hood, and run it for ten minutes to dry everything out.
The whole job takes 15 minutes, and the results are great. I've done it two or three times with the S2000 with no ill effects. I also agree with the observations that the engine bay stays very clean compared to other cars.
About twice a year I warm up the engine, cover the black boxes with plastic, and spray the engine bay with S-100 motorcycle cleaner. It's formulated for the same kinds of aluminum and rubber that modern car engines are made of, and it hasn't created any problems for me in more than 10 years of using it on various cars. It's also very effective at removing grunge.
Next I spray everything off with the hose, after which I treat all the metal pieces with WD-40 and the rubber and plastic with vinyl protectant. Then I wipe off the excess, close the hood, and run it for ten minutes to dry everything out.
The whole job takes 15 minutes, and the results are great. I've done it two or three times with the S2000 with no ill effects. I also agree with the observations that the engine bay stays very clean compared to other cars.
01-25-2002, 07:39 PM
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OK, I rechecked the label on my bottle of Pro 409, and it DOES say "not suggested for blah blah blah and aluminum." I can't believe I missed that...Thanks bumper. Looks like I'll be searching for a new degreaser next time I'm out.
