Engine bay

bmwfst1 · 03-09-2019, 08:17 PM

Does anyone use any type of special cleaner to detail there engine bay? Mine is getting a little dirty.

hellokitty · 03-09-2019, 08:25 PM

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Does anyone use any type of special cleaner to detail there engine bay? Mine is getting a little dirty.

Any type of rinseless wash. APC or degreaser with brushes and a light mist of water if it is really dirty.

roastbeef · 03-09-2019, 08:31 PM

Greotts garage engine cleaner. Finish with meguiars hyper dressing.

shimmy23 · 03-09-2019, 09:31 PM

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amrazM · 03-10-2019, 05:56 AM

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Seems like it never works these days.

Helmsman · 03-10-2019, 06:04 AM

Yeah, plenty nice info on this subject down in the wax/detail section OP!

Candide13 · 03-10-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Greotts garage engine cleaner. Finish with meguiars hyper dressing.

Not to forget the bonus sock over the power steering reservoir, because track car

randrews15 · 03-10-2019, 06:54 PM

I use Simple Green that is rinsed off and then followed up with Armor All. All god suggestions here. I do mine every six months to keep it shiny and dirt free.

nekbreaker · 03-10-2019, 09:31 PM

just a damp microfiber towel and some carpro pearl

roastbeef · 03-11-2019, 10:39 PM

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Not to forget the bonus sock over the power steering reservoir, because track car

68,000 miles and a grip of trackdays on this bish and she still looks great.

LuckiSevens · 03-11-2019, 11:59 PM

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Does anyone use any type of special cleaner to detail there engine bay? Mine is getting a little dirty.

Damp cloth and 303 Aerospace on the plastic

Grip Addict · 03-18-2019, 11:13 PM

I have a bottle of some old AMMO NYC Citrus. I don't even think he sells it anymore.

As a backup I have a bottle of some Meg's APC too.

Some people fear using a hose in their engine bay. I turn it to a soft garden setting and just go left to right on the engine bay, then spray the Citrus stuff or APC over the water. Then I take a old rag, sponge, or something that doesn't touch the body of my M3, and scrub some dirt.

I then again soft hose off with water, then use my DeWalt mini air blower to get most of the standing water.

javarithms · 03-19-2019, 12:47 AM

This is what I use. Works great.

InnerBlueSkies · 03-19-2019, 07:57 AM

Just a PSA for those considering, the rubber gasket connections in some areas of my engine bay are dry rotted (2008). It would make zero sense to introduce any water into the area. I use a microfiber after washing car along with an all purpose on towel.

I had a EDC error and checked the wiring, the boot fell apart in my hands. I taped it up. That said, likely just the tip of the iceberg.

shimmy23 · 03-19-2019, 01:30 PM

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This is what I use. Works great.

this! it works much better than anything I've used so far. I've tried simple green, adams APC, engine degreaser, etc.

literally spray it on, let it foam/sit, agitate with brush and it cleans everything up amazingly well.

Sinatra_M3 · 03-20-2019, 04:44 AM

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This is what I use. Works great.

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Used that stuff to clean the engine bay in my old jeep... works great... attention to detail however! ... oh and make sure you dont use the rest of the bottle, the woman in your house might not be too happy.😅

bb_00 · 03-20-2019, 03:20 PM

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This is what I use. Works great.

Will this be harmful to the paint under the hood?

MachinesWithSouls · 03-20-2019, 03:27 PM

Can use AMMO FROTHE on it. It's a waterless wash that's safe for most areas.

javarithms · 03-20-2019, 03:46 PM

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Will this be harmful to the paint under the hood?

No, it's safe on paint. Have used it for years and haven't had any problems.

bb_00 · 03-21-2019, 12:50 PM

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No, it's safe on paint. Have used it for years and haven't had any problems.

Great! Thanks for the confirmation.

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InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Just a PSA for those considering, the rubber gasket connections in some areas of my engine bay are dry rotted (2008). It would make zero sense to introduce any water into the area. I use a microfiber after washing car along with an all purpose on towel. I had a EDC error and checked the wiring, the boot fell apart in my hands. I taped it up. That said, likely just the tip of the iceberg. Attached Images Last edited by InnerBlueSkies; 03-19-2019 at 08:10 AM..
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