Engine Bay Clean?

[Ridz]

Fellow Zeders,

 

I've have my Zed a year now and whilst the engine bay looks reasonable,I want t get it to a good standard.

However, I am rather wary about mixing water and electrics!

 

Should I use cling film or aluminium foil to mask off electrics?

 

Any advice on process to follow or technique?

 

Also any advice on degreasers and dressing would be most welcome!

 

Ridz

[ioneabee]

:lol:

 

 

so a flexible waterproof covering or a piece of metalic electrical conducting covering.................hmmm let me think

[GMballistic]

Plastic bags and electrical tape all good for keeping electrics dry. Plenty of products available to use. Last time I did this to an engine bay I used Gunk engine degreaser and also Autoglym intensive tar remover. The intensive tar remover is great for wiping over stickers and making them look like brand new again.

[Ridz]

GM,

 

Thank you for your constructive advice

[ioneabee]

what - so mine wasn't constructive

[ilogikal1]

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/75799-whats-the-safest-and-best-way-to-clean-engine/

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/68504-engine-bay-cleanup/

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/66117-filthy-engine-bay/

[WhackyWill]

I found a garage with a proper high pressure steam cleaner, and for £20 my engine bay was immaculate.. :thumbs:

[downhuman]

Plastic bags over electrics (not that I usually bother tbh, but better safe than sorry).

 

Douse engine bay in Autobrite Jaffa Clean

 

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-jaffa-clean-degreaser-cleaner-protectant.html

 

Then dry off or leave to dry naturally with engine warmth

 

Job done, cheaply and easily

[GMballistic]

GM,

 

Thank you for your constructive advice

No problem.

[HAMLNJ]

There are ways to make it look brand new without pressure washing. But I'm on my third beer now .....pm me? Haha

[Richf]

I'm very reluctant to put high pressure water anywhere near a modern cars engine bay , a decent degreaser and a water can will often do the job well without any risk

[Dave-350]

Grimereaper by chemical guys is another one