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how to clean engine bay for painting?
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Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:56 amby grandas_shed
ok i am now ready to clean the engine bay on my cresta and get it painted,
but would like to know the best way to clean everything , engine, front axel and engine bay.
what do you use to clean these on your cars? how do you apply the cleaner? brush or spray?
anyone used a pressure washer with a cleaning liquid?
all advise and methods welcome
Posted:
Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:45 pmby Jon-HPF
depends how dirty / oily the bay is . if u got a pressure washer - all the better . liberal dosing with degreaser such as gunk - best worked into the worst areas with a stiff paint brush - then a good blast with pressure washer , if no washer , then normal garden hose .
Cheers - Jon
Posted:
Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:12 pmby pbottomley
Posted:
Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:32 amby lambaj
Just putting my Eco hat on for a moment - if you gunking, please think about where the stuff you wash off goes - gunk and similar de-greasers are lethal to aquatic life.......
Not lecturing, just letting people know.
Cheers
Tony (HA21)
Posted:
Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:59 amby hbpeter
Also Gunk eats Tarmac, I found out the hard way on my parents Tarmac drive!!
Peter
Posted:
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:13 pmby Jon-HPF
what better endorsement for gunk - even eats up tarmac- they should put that on the can ! The wife's toothbrush is also very good for getting in all them small awkward places around the engine bay
But make sure you give it a good clean before putting it back in its holder !
