Underhood cleaning?

[All of 75]

What works for cleaning various dirt and grime from around the engine bay and such?

I have tried a detailer but it couldnt cut through the grime, as I wouldn't expect it to.

Thanks

[roushstage2]

Re: Underhood cleaning?

APC+, APC or Super Degreaser. Depends on how bad the engine is. Here's mine for a more dusty, lightly dirty engine:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31169

If the engine compartment is on the muddier, greasier side, replace APC/APC+ with a degreaser. Same process still applies, just a stronger cleaner.

[BarryK]

Re: Underhood cleaning?

I agree with Tyler.

cover electronics such as the alternator, distributor, fusebox with aluminum foil to keep chemicals and water out.

APC or APC+ works well or if the engine is dirtier than super degreaser works great. Spray the APC+ or Super Degreaser over entire engine bay. Let it sit for just a few minutes to let the cleaner do it's work but don't let it dry.
Any extremely heavy dirt/grease deposits may requiring loosening up with a brush.

Now take a hose and wash down the whole engine bay. It should come out pretty clean at this point.
If needed you can repeat the process for any stubborn areas that are still dirty.

Follow up the cleaning with a light spray over the entire engine bay with Hyper Dressing.

Engine compartment should end up looking like a new vehicle or close to it!

[Matt Majeika]

Re: Underhood cleaning?

I use Super Degreaser (spray it on, let it dwell for about a minute or two, wipe/scrub it off) and follow up with Hyper Dressing (spray it on, let it sit 30 seconds or so, wipe down to make the dressing even and no drip marks). Less than 30 minutes and you can have the engine bay looking like new!

Here is a Before/After example on a GMC Sierra 2500 HD:
http://majeika.com/Detailing_by_Majeika/Photos.html#4

[All of 75]

Re: Underhood cleaning?

So I'm guessing APC is All Purpose Cleaner? Does anyone have a link to this?

[boiler7904]

Re: Underhood cleaning?

Here are the links to buy them at AutoDetailingSolutions.net:

Detailer Series All Purpose Cleaner

Detailer Series All Purpose Cleaner Plus

Other Detailer Series Products including Super Degreaser and Water Based Dressings