Engine Bay Clean

[Mike k-g]

My engine bay need a good clean when i bought the car today

    can i use a jet wash? or whats the best way to clean it?

 

 

thanks 

[RobPhoboS]

Have a look on YouTube, plenty on there. Just take care with a pressure washer. 

[davey_83]

I used a jet wash from about a foot away, being sure not to stay in the same place but to keep the jet moving. 

 

Rinse down 

All purpose cleaner 5:1 *foaming spray nozzle

Various brushes to agitate

Jet wash off

Dry any surface and pooling water

At least half hour drive to help dry the engine bay.

The next day a trim dressing of choice. 

 

Tip - do the underside of the bonnet just before the engine final jet off.

 

Edited March 26, 2019 by davey_83

[Mike k-g]

Nice one guys cheers

 

 

Mike Kg

[Mike k-g]

Nice one guys cheers

 

 

Mike Kg

[Umster]

Surely the 370Z is gonna need some electronics covering up? I'm not too confident in dousing it with water, granted its a mechanical car (compared to zee German motors) but surely a few of the sensors will need hiding away first? 

[coldel]

I think usual good practice is to cover any fuse boxes/wiring etc. where possible. You engine bay will experience water coming into it when you drive in the wet but its worth being a little careful.

[ilogikal1]

Also worth noting to be careful around the air filter - especially if you've changed to an induction kit!! - and the battery. But otherwise, you're pretty much good to go nuts, within reason.

 

If you're not confident with a pressure washer, a steam clear is "safer" and equally as effective, or a hose instead of a pressure washer is "safer" but less effective.

[Dylanhember]

I always cover the air filters and any electrics with microfibers. Rinse it all down, spray APC to engine bay and underneath of bonnet. Agitate with a brush. Rinse. Job done!