need some expertise....how to properly clean engine bay?
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04-07-2004, 07:15 AM
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I've never covered components in a "modern" car. Don't spray directly into the Alternator or directly AT the fuseblock or the distributor.
Just use common sense, you don't want to power spray the electronic components but think about it, your engine bay is designed to operate while being sprayed down occasionally. All those components in there are able to withstand day to day driving some of that involving pouring rain (which gets well circulated into your engine bay believe me)
Just use common sense, you don't want to power spray the electronic components but think about it, your engine bay is designed to operate while being sprayed down occasionally. All those components in there are able to withstand day to day driving some of that involving pouring rain (which gets well circulated into your engine bay believe me)
04-07-2004, 08:14 AM
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your right...I was thinking about rain and how it circulates through there on it's own and doesn't harm anything....I guess I just wanted to double check with you all here...like you said common sense...don't use a hard spray on something that you think might be harmed by doing so.......I have gathered up so many detailing items over this winter and cannot wait to get started....I have bought [i]so many things[i] for my much anticipated detailing endeavor
...unfortunately the weather around here still bites
.......oh well..soon enough! thanks for the info everyone
...unfortunately the weather around here still bites .......oh well..soon enough! thanks for the info everyone
04-07-2004, 08:42 AM
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I cleaned mine with Simple Green a couple weeks ago. Just went outside to see if it was still good, and it is.
Just sprayed simple green everywhere (lightly on the fuse box, and anywhere I could see wiring). Let it sit for 5 minutes, and then hosed it off with a very light mist from the nozzle. Wiped it all dry and was very impressed. Next is to treat the hoses with 303 or any decent rubber/vinyl protectant.
Make sure the motor is cold before starting this job!
Piece of cake
Just sprayed simple green everywhere (lightly on the fuse box, and anywhere I could see wiring). Let it sit for 5 minutes, and then hosed it off with a very light mist from the nozzle. Wiped it all dry and was very impressed. Next is to treat the hoses with 303 or any decent rubber/vinyl protectant.
Make sure the motor is cold before starting this job!
Piece of cake
04-07-2004, 08:48 AM
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watch out for simple green!!!!!!Can't find the post, but someone who worked with the millitary expalined why they can't use it on aluminum anymore. It had to do with it being corrosive to Al. I had a Accord that I used to use that stuff on, and allways wondered why the intake manifold/ head would look wierd a couple days after doing it.
Just a heads up
04-07-2004, 09:56 AM
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Originally posted by ninegrand
watch out for simple green!!!!!!
Can't find the post, but someone who worked with the millitary expalined why they can't use it on aluminum anymore. It had to do with it being corrosive to Al. I had a Accord that I used to use that stuff on, and allways wondered why the intake manifold/ head would look wierd a couple days after doing it.
Just a heads up
watch out for simple green!!!!!!Can't find the post, but someone who worked with the millitary expalined why they can't use it on aluminum anymore. It had to do with it being corrosive to Al. I had a Accord that I used to use that stuff on, and allways wondered why the intake manifold/ head would look wierd a couple days after doing it.
Just a heads up
Anyone offer up an educated opinion?
04-07-2004, 10:02 AM
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um, just about most of the engine.
Not trying to say it's a terrible thing to do, but offer the advice I found from what seemed to be a site member who knew what he was talking about.
I'll try to do some more digging to find that post.
Not trying to say it's a terrible thing to do, but offer the advice I found from what seemed to be a site member who knew what he was talking about.
I'll try to do some more digging to find that post.