clean engine

[CDTIM4NN]

...seen some engine bays on here and they're pretty spotless just like the exterior etc.
how do they get so clean?.
are they cleaned by yourselves, or do you get them like professionally steamed cleaned and stuff?.

would like to get mine looking clean, but would rather get someone to do it?.
any places around what does this for the H please?.

many thanks....

[pcburrows]

just use auto glym tyre dressing cleans up the engine nicely spray a good amount on a cloth and away u go clean pretty much everything under the bonnet

hope this helps

[HERC]

Personally I use snowfoam, Daisy APC and a paintbrush

[Dan_W]

Snowfoam ok to use under the bonnet??

[HERC]

Its just as safe as using it on the outside of the car

[Johns1946]

Simple answer is to give it wipe round (use an old soft towel) every time you clean the exterior of the car and don't let the dirt build up. The black covers come up well with a spray of 'Back to black' or similar. Do not steam clean or pressure wash - that's asking for trouble with electrical connectors.

JS

[BanterGav]

I use Bilt-Hamber’s Surfex HD with horse hair brush, agitate then powerhose the engine then dress the plastics with Megs engine dressing comes up really really well, not the greatest pic but here goes
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not so bad for a 10 year old car!

[SWilli]

Do you have to worry about getting anything wet... electronics ect.?

[BanterGav]

avoid electrics, cover what you can with tin foil & elastic bands , Avoid the Altenator / battery ect.

[Mixman]

If there are any electrical connections, wrap up in a plastic bag first.

Try not to use any jetwash if you can help it. Any All Purpose Cleaner (Daisy as above is cheap from Tescos, I use Meguiars APC) diluted 4:1 with water is great sprayed onto the engine. Brush it to agitate the dirt, rinse off.

Any plastic or rubber parts I dress in Aerospace 501. Gives a nice satin finish and protection to things!