TNT Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Picked up the car from respray and want to get it as clean as possible for EDC and Time Attack show at Silverstone on 1 June where we have a club stand. There is a lot of dust etc under the bonnet, The engine's an NA and not dressed yet, just stock but clean, am also polishing engine compartment prior to the weekend - question is, is it advisable to spray wash the engine. I can remember some time ago in Germany garages using a mixture of gunk and petrol as a pre wash spray which left a gleaming finish, anyone used something similar? Not afraid of hard work and have Meguires metal polish to finish off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I wouldn't spray any liquid around an NA engine, not unless you can be VERY sure it isn't going to run into the gulley where the plugs are. Rather cloth and toothbrush really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Was afraid that was the answer, oh well, just as well I took the week off, thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I use alloy wheel cleaner to remove gunk from engine bay area, i use paintbrushes and tooth brush to get in to the nooks and crannies. It is a bit of graft but worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Cheers, I'll give that a go tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoliathJay Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I use gunk and a strong washing liquid, agitate with a brush, let it dwell for 5/10 mins agitate again and wash off with a light stream of water, spray on some plastic dress then let the egine run for 10 mins to dry it all off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm going to hide mine somewhere next weekend, yours already looks too good TNT . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Don't be shy now, be good to see you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 My paintwork looks crap, but the car goes like stink (especially now the geo has been done - will do a write-up soon) so I'll cope.... for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I always find that engine degreaser stuff works well under wheel arches and engine bays.... brings things up a treat All by hand too - don't want to get water in the air filter or anywhere else for that matter really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Update - Made a start today, Lot of work to do, Meguires wheel cleaner on a cloth works a treat, followed up by Meguires metal polish on the manifold. Biggest difference though was just wiping down all pipes,cables and covers etc with a bit of back to black. Would appreciate your advice on Sunday SteveR on taking it to next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Would appreciate your advice on Sunday SteveR on taking it to next level. No probs mate; I'll bring a few of my car cleaning bits if I remember & it's dry (unlikely x 2 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Done mine the other weekend; http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=150895 Autoglym motorcycle cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 See, now you made me jealous, show off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was making a point how easy it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 No good, I need to get me some engine bling, looking very sweet mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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