Dnk Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Can anyone recomend an engine bay cleaner that really works, ive got a grubby na to do in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Ive always found Gunk to be good for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Autoglym engine cleaner is supposed to be the best, or so I am told. I have bought some but not got round to using it yet its added to my list of jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Ajax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) Gunk, but not one of my favourites. Autoglym engine and machine cleaner is good, All Purpose Cleaner depending how messy it is. Lots of tooth brushes, fine wire brushes for metel. Seal it with Aerospace 303, you can either spray this on while the bay is still slightly wet, shut the bonnet and come back in 5 hours or so and it will be lovely. Or spray on, leave for 5 mins, then wipe off with a microfibre, this will also be great but a slightly more matt finish. Watch out for water collecting on the top of the engine on the NA or it will have trouble starting. Edited June 3, 2010 by Stonkin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Surfex HD is the one I use, it does the job. http://www.bilthamber.com/surfex-hd.html A cheap all purpose cleaner from the supermarket and water will probably do the job with a bit of elbow grease though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 what is the best way to rinse the engine? hose pipe with water just trickling out the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Autoglym engine cleaner is supposed to be the best, or so I am told. I have bought some but not got round to using it yet its added to my list of jobs. I have used this on my NA and liked the results. She's due another engine clean I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Steam cleaner with truck wash additive in the stream, no contest. On very hot water, not full steam, (not that many "steam cleaners" will produce superheated steam unless they are broken ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I thought steam cleaners cause all kind of electrical problems? maybe this is something else you could do for me in addition to the EGT probe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 i use a strong citrus degreaser called viro sol , probably the most versatile product i carry, it has so many uses , its inexpensive , and it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 i never steam clean , ok for chris he can fix any fxxx ups , so its time and patience , lots of cloths and brushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Ive used a cold water pressure washer before with no problems but not too keen using a steam cleaner, i think dirty is better than dead. I'll go with the elbow grease and a decent degreaser then a rinse off route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 find your nearest clover chemical supplier and get 5 litres of the viro sol , if you are into cleaning your or others cars this will believe me be the best £8 youll ever spend . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glanov Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 What else can you use this viro sol for mate? cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 everything , obviously dilute it down a bit for interiors , but it laughs at nicotene stained dashes and headlinings , has to be the best product i have for shifting all sorts of dirt . plus it leaves a perfectly clean surface for whatever finishing product you like, personally if its clean thats the way it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 What is a clover chemical supplier and how do you find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 http://www.cloverchem.co.uk/uk/index_uk.htm have a look and see if theres a supplier near Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Can't find any supplier info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 give them a call , it will be in a janitorial supply shop , the place here i get it is called cater clean . so that sort of establishment , they will be able to tell you the nearest place. if they dont go up to you ill send you some , just the p+p might be a few quid as its 5 litres and quite heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Group Buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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