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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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how do you clean the engine bay? like what do you used and what do you have to cover? i know theres a diy but the pics dont work.
mines is preety dirty
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Engine Brite Foam spray
Pressure washer
soft-bristle paint brush

Just keep water away from the filter, battery, and alternator.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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filter, battery, and alternator. ok got it.
what about if i dont have a pressure washer, what other thing can i use?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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A hose attachment that will give you a strong stream.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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diy please! ;-P
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Simple Green..Pressure washer...Perfectness is accomplished
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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What is the age of that engine?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Clean those headlights while your at it.....
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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I used Diluted Grim Reaper, a EZ Detail brush and finished with 303 Aerospace. Took me about 20 minutes. I have 56k miles on mine.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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We have a great write up in the engine bay section of our detailing guide if interested. Lots of pictures and detailed instructions.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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I used Diluted Grim Reaper, a EZ Detail brush and finished with 303 Aerospace. Took me about 20 minutes. I have 56k miles on mine.
Did u have to cover anything up?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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/\ I covered the CAI filter and the maf connection along with the alternator. That was about it. I didn't use a very heavy stream of water either, just enough to rinse off the degreaser.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Detailed Image
We have a great write up in the engine bay section of our detailing guide if interested. Lots of pictures and detailed instructions.
Amazing site! Everything you could possibly want to know about DIY detailing. You are a master!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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Wow that was one dirty a** engine there lol curious on the year and mileage also.
 
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Originally Posted by Detailed Image
We have a great write up in the engine bay section of our detailing guide if interested. Lots of pictures and detailed instructions.
Great website.
 
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