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audelicious Mar 23, 2015 09:30 AM
engine bay cleaning
 
I have a 2013 Q5 and would like to have the engine bay cleaned. I don't want to go to the Dealer. Has anyone done this before and what tips can you offer?

Thanks

Paul902 Mar 24, 2015 03:43 PM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
Avoid direct hose spray pressure around electrical connectors, etc. An open end hose is good to provide water where you want it without excessive pressure. This, with a rag, or long bristled soft brush, and a bucket with car wash detergent is good for removing dirt film.

I like a wiping with P21S Total Auto Wash sprayed onto a clean, damp rag for final step.

audelicious Mar 24, 2015 05:52 PM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
Originally Posted by Paul902 (Post 193944)
Avoid direct hose spray pressure around electrical connectors, etc. An open end hose is good to provide water where you want it without excessive pressure. This, with a rag, or long bristled soft brush, and a bucket with car wash detergent is good for removing dirt film.

I like a wiping with P21S Total Auto Wash sprayed onto a clean, damp rag for final step.

Thanks Paul.. I will give this a shot.

audelicious Mar 30, 2015 03:34 PM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
Finally cleaned the engine bay today. Just used hose pressure and it looks brand spanking new.:D

used AutoGlym engine cleaner product followed by vinyl care (as recommended by the manufacturer) and very thrilled with the final result.



Originally Posted by Paul902 (Post 193944)
Avoid direct hose spray pressure around electrical connectors, etc. An open end hose is good to provide water where you want it without excessive pressure. This, with a rag, or long bristled soft brush, and a bucket with car wash detergent is good for removing dirt film.

I like a wiping with P21S Total Auto Wash sprayed onto a clean, damp rag for final step.

Jay337 Apr 6, 2015 10:15 PM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
PICSSSSSS...I want to see the results !!! thanks and congrats !!!

audelicious Apr 13, 2015 10:37 AM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
Originally Posted by Jay337 (Post 194044)
PICSSSSSS...I want to see the results !!! thanks and congrats !!!
not quite sure how to post the pics.. It keeps asking me for a URL... which I don't have.

audelicious Apr 13, 2015 11:09 AM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
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here are a couple of pics

audelicious Apr 13, 2015 11:12 AM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
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got carried away.. ended up cleaning my wife's car - 2008 Yaris... that has never had the engine bay cleaned in the last 7 yrs

55cadillacking Apr 13, 2015 04:12 PM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
Ha! Looks like the detailing bug has bitten another unsuspecting victim! Looks great.

55cadillacking Apr 23, 2015 09:18 PM
Re: engine bay cleaning
 
I was inspired by this thread to tackle my engine compartment. Put a
together and posted the link on my blog in the event anyone is interested.


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