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01-23-2014, 07:06 PM | #23 |
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Cold or warm engine is fine, a hot engine and cold water
I do not run engine during process. Engine only needs to be warm if really dirty to help break up dirt.
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01-23-2014, 07:20 PM | #24 | |
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As for what I use - I usually use Eagle One A2Z wheel cleaner in the engine bay. Spray on and hose off when the engine is cold. Do not let it sit. Close the hood and let the engine run for 15 min to burn off the excess water. It's a rather mild cleaner and safe for all metals, rubber and plastics. Leaves no residue.
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01-23-2014, 07:24 PM | #25 |
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Wow this is very old school reminds me of my younger days. WD40 doesn't care about the rubber parts, plastic, hoses, wring harness, wire insulation, belts, etc. Not to mention that it probably loosens bolts and stuff over time. Also the fact that the temperatures in the engine compartment are high don't help either. My .02
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01-23-2014, 08:27 PM | #27 | |
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lol I don't it's loosening any bolts but I get ya; it should only be an issue on solid rubber parts, not platics, other polymers etc. but even then as said, I been using it forever, and never had any problems. The engine bay literally looks like it could be a car w/ 0 miles. The key is always cleaning it. I at least wipe everything down once a week. High temps shouldn't matter either as the stuff mostly evaporates and then you're wiping the remaining residue off. It's just a great all around cleaner. There's soooo many uses for some WD (and duct tape) |
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01-23-2014, 08:29 PM | #28 |
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quoted from website:
"WD-40 Multi-Use Product can be used on just about everything. It is safe to use on metal, rubber, wood and plastic. It can also be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40 Multi-Use Product." even that said, many RC guys use the stuff for cleaning (many RC parts are polycarbonate) w/ out issues. |
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01-23-2014, 08:31 PM | #30 | |
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yeah, the diff is they don't wipe shit off; just spray it down and close the hood but the dealers actually use another product (forget its name) that is like a film over the entire motor |
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01-23-2014, 08:32 PM | #31 |
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true, I've used it for that before, it worked great
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01-23-2014, 08:35 PM | #32 |
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you got me rolling over here good stuff man!!! Yeah you're right, I think what the use is that "engine brite" sh*t I think it's made by gunk or something like that.
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01-23-2014, 08:54 PM | #33 |
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thats the cleaner or engine degreaser cant imagine that would be left on. its hosed off then dried and dressed after usually.
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01-25-2014, 11:51 AM | #36 |
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A guy I used to talk with on the M6 board swore by scrubbing bubbles and posted his detailing pictures. Unorthodox, but it did give him great results.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63...-easy-way.html |
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