Engine bay cleaning?

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Post Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:10 pm

I know a few of you a perfectionists and im wanting to clean all the grime from the engine bay but don't want to damage anything with water..

What would i need to cover up? and would i be able to get the pressure washer on it or is that too powerful?

planning on polishing the rest of the car this Saturday so could get this done as well.. before it gets too cold!
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Post Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:19 pm

Cover up dizzy, coil, fuse box back of headlamps and any other exposed electrical connections

A pressure washer will be fine, but don't get too excited with it. Best to agitate areas that need more cleaning with a brush and some good degreaser first
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Post Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:20 pm

Ive used TPS and water and elbow grease....works great....no fumes....
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Post Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:26 pm

Bilt Hamber Surfex HD

Spray, agitate, spray, leave for 5-10 minutes and then wash away. I gaurentee you will be amazed at the results.
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Post Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:10 pm

Gavla wrote:Bilt Hamber Surfex HD

Spray, agitate, spray, leave for 5-10 minutes and then wash away. I gaurentee you will be amazed at the results.
It is great stuff, non caustic as well.
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Post Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:39 pm

TFR does the trick