Cleaning out the engine bay...

[InvIs Inc]

ok guys my engine bay hasnt been cleaned in over a year its a bit dirty... any1 got any tips on what to use and how 2 do it?

thanks in advance.

Cris

[Afif]

kav told me to use summing from halfords called cdt i think it was [hmm. Im waiting till the summer though :cool:.

[Durgesh]

Go to halfords...

get some engine degreaser, and some WD-40.

Cover any electric things like halo ballast's etc, in film/foil etc.

Empty the can of Engine Degreaser everywhere, leave it to settle, use a brush on any parts that look very dirty to losen the stuff up.

Then use a hose, not a jet wash, to wash everythingy down. Leave to dry,
once dry, spray WD-40 everywhere, and it will come out looking Bling...!

Durgesh

[mysticm3]

tried and tested on 2 E46 M3 (me and Nick) window glass cleaner does the wonder. [read

[Nickleback]

Hi Cris,
Use Gunk Ultra from Halfords etc & follow Durgesh's instructions for a great result

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/Clubsport/CleanEBwithACSStrutbar.jpg

[Raj]

I haven't had the nerve to try this again as I went through the a real nightmare with my Corrado.

I did exactly as everyone has mentioned, but when it came to starting her, nothing :o .

It took a week to dry out completely before she sprung back in to life.

[lee330sport]

I just use water and a cloth. :o

[Jamie]

I just use water and a cloth. :o

....If only we all had new/virtually new engines to keep bling.......

[westside]

you need halfords Cd2 wd40 is the kiss of deaqth it wil lcause your belt V belt to slip then your be fucked use the Cd2 you can't go wrong :-)
or just bling it up!

[peppernick]

Yep, glass cleaner for me :cool: :cool:

Costsco sells them by the dozens for a dime, I stock up there. I even emptied a bottle into my screen washer....it's AWESOME!.....LOL :D :D

Most effective if you clean your engine bay regularly tp prevent gunk from building up. That way, a small dab will keep everything shiny each time you clean your engine bay.

[330-Singh]

NEVER use wd40! it just attracts more grime. CDT2 is brilliant would highly recommend it.

[InvIs Inc]

ooow loads of diff technique's.... so this cdt2 is it like a window cleaner thingy multi surface cleaner? lol thanx for the rapid response guys think i'll tackle it 2day after i get down 2 the alloy repair shop... and cinema :D i'll get some pics of the gruppe m and fucked alloy 2night hopefully.

cheers again guys [cool

[330-Singh]

CDT2 is a detailing and cleaning kit made for engine bays, I'm sure it has other uses too. But thats the main one.

Its surprisingly easy to apply and a very rewarding finish depsnding on how dirty it is.

[westside]

dude when i sort your car out in a few weeks bring some Cd2 and i'll show u the magic! trust me on this one :D

[InvIs Inc]

ok will do.. thats another thing on the list.....mod no5 .... a clean engine bay lmao

[pete323]

ok will do.. thats another thing on the list.....mod no5 .... a clean engine bay lmao


Wow you going to get jobs done by the master?
When you going down?

[pete323]

window cleaner?
any special kind?

And how do you apply?
do you rinse off or wipe off?

Mine is clean but would like to keep on top of it [cool

[InvIs Inc]

Wow you going to get jobs done by the master?
When you going down?


30th of this month.