Underbonnet rescue

[boggissimo]

Hi all,

My engine bay is a disgrace, it seems like it was never cleaned before I bought the car (at 88K miles) and I haven't touched it since. I would be embarrassed to open the bonnet and it probably isn't good for reliability either, so it's about time I pulled my finger out.

Given that I don't have a lot of spare time myself, or any experience with detailing, can anyone recommend someone who can get it into a basic clean condition where I will be able to maintain that level with a few hours work every few months? I'm near Sevenoaks/Maidstone.

Cheers,

Toby

[stonejedi]

In all honesty mate you could easily do it yourselfHave a look at this site http://polishedswiss.weebly.com/engine-bay.html,to give you some advice and tips on how to clean your engine bay effectively and safely.SJ.

[Ginola]

I use a bit of Autoglym machine cleaner. I normally cover only the air intake and any exposed electrics (the rest gets very wet anyway when driving in heavy rain) spray on and use a brush, a soft one or a small wheel brush to get down in the tight to reach places.
When rinsing make sure you don't blast anything with a pressure washer close up, you just need to use your noodle and rinse it from a distance.
Its an easy job really.
You can dry up with an old microfiber, dress pipes and black bits with some vinyl care product if you wish but its not necessary.

[scotty]

Do what i do lift bonnet have a look at engine bay laugh and close bonnet

[stonejedi]

To the OP,if you decide to give it a go yourself you won't regret it cuz once you see that finishing look you will never want it to look dirty again, especially after all your hard work.SJ.

[boggissimo]

Thanks all, for the encouragement. Now, could any of you convince my wife that it is time well spent?

[Ginola]

Just did mine a mo ago took 30mins I tend to do mine 3 times a year maybe, keep on top of it and it's easy to keep it
Looking clean👍🏻


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[scotty]

I dont need an excuse as the tells me her car needs a washed , ive never cleaned my engine bay but cleaned the engine bay in the bm took me about an hour using Am Details APC cleaner .

[nikkinokkinoo]

I have used this stuff - spray it all over and wipe of the residue. Seems to keep things rust free and a bit shiny. Suggested on another forum

https://www.amazon.co.uk/30308-Aeros...303+protectant

[Banstead Stig]

Originally Posted by boggissimo

Thanks all, for the encouragement. Now, could any of you convince my wife that it is time well spent?

Take a long run up... get under her feet for a few weekends, be mildly irritating and then suggest going out to sort the car.

I'm lucky, like Scotty, as I keep both Subarus in the household clean, so Mrs Stig is an advocate and I'm encouraged not resisted.

[stonejedi]

That's how my engine used to look after a 30 minute spruce up,it's definitely worth the effort.SJ.