engine bay question

4door · 03-12-2009, 11:47 PM

now i can clean an engine bay nicely but i just started polishing some things and once i was in there i started to notice the dirt build up on some of the cast metal componets. now heres the question
what can i use to clean the metal up?
now i'v tryed a rag and i just can get my fingers in there.

4door · 03-13-2009, 02:11 AM

no one has try to clean the anything but the plastic?

curtis265 · 03-13-2009, 02:16 AM

Toothbrush

( i seriously dont know, but try it anyway)

xrs54 · 03-13-2009, 02:18 AM

sos pad...lol

4door · 03-14-2009, 12:34 PM

i had an idea...my step dad has a steamer..just going to spray cleaned and use the steamer to take it off...we'll see if it works

**obert** · 03-14-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 4door

i had an idea...my step dad has a steamer..just going to spray cleaned and use the steamer to take it off...we'll see if it works

But then you will have to dry everythink off or there will be water marks every were when it dries.

ramos2589 · 03-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obert

But then you will have to dry everythink off or there will be water marks every were when it dries.

True, just spray some degreaser on it before you spray the engine

***NitrousG35*** · 03-15-2009, 09:12 PM

Some people like SimpleGreen. Spray on gently and use a soft scrubby. You can put clean water in a bottle and spray on to rinse.

Here are some links to engine bay cleaning:

Car Care Specialties, Inc. - Your Source For Quality Car Care Products, How-To Articles and Product Evaluations.

How To Clean Your Late Model Car's Engine Bay - Hot Rod Magazine

Engine Detailing, car engine cleaning, engine cleaner, engine detailing how to, how to clean an engine,

***Silverbullet07*** · 02-16-2011, 08:09 PM

subd for future reference..gonna start polishing alot of stuff in the engine bay.

***sivtecboi80*** · 02-16-2011, 08:31 PM

I have this polish its from germany i forget the name i will have to check when i get home but you rub a little on a microfiber cloth and stroke it back and fourth lol and before you know it the metal tubing and what not under the hood shines like a mirror. As far as the rough metals i use a stiff brush and agitate with some all purp cleaner. Or beleive it or not my secret detailing weapon is brake parts cleaner. Just be really careful with this as it can discolor some items and is flameable. But it works like a gem on rough metals and such.

RitcheyRch · 02-17-2011, 11:55 AM

Another vote for Simple Green.

03-12-2009, 11:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
4door Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,552 terry	engine bay question now i can clean an engine bay nicely but i just started polishing some things and once i was in there i started to notice the dirt build up on some of the cast metal componets. now heres the question what can i use to clean the metal up? now i'v tryed a rag and i just can get my fingers in there.
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*NitrousG35* Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 19,591 Never Again!	Some people like SimpleGreen. Spray on gently and use a soft scrubby. You can put clean water in a bottle and spray on to rinse. Here are some links to engine bay cleaning: Car Care Specialties, Inc. - Your Source For Quality Car Care Products, How-To Articles and Product Evaluations. How To Clean Your Late Model Car's Engine Bay - Hot Rod Magazine Engine Detailing, car engine cleaning, engine cleaner, engine detailing how to, how to clean an engine, __________________ Some cause happiness wherever they go: others whenever they go. -Oscar Wilde

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4door Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,552 terry	no one has try to clean the anything but the plastic?

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xrs54 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MPLS Age: 26 Posts: 10,770	sos pad...lol

03-14-2009, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
4door Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,552 terry	i had an idea...my step dad has a steamer..just going to spray cleaned and use the steamer to take it off...we'll see if it works

02-16-2011, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
*sivtecboi80* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island NY Age: 31 Posts: 2,406 Nick	I have this polish its from germany i forget the name i will have to check when i get home but you rub a little on a microfiber cloth and stroke it back and fourth lol and before you know it the metal tubing and what not under the hood shines like a mirror. As far as the rough metals i use a stiff brush and agitate with some all purp cleaner. Or beleive it or not my secret detailing weapon is brake parts cleaner. Just be really careful with this as it can discolor some items and is flameable. But it works like a gem on rough metals and such.

02-17-2011, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
RitcheyRch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,238 Rich	Another vote for Simple Green.

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