engine bath

hey i was wondering , i want to get all the grease and crap that has built up under the hood i havnt had time to clean it. i figured id spray it with degreaser then take the pressure hose to it..

by means of prep what should i do to cover the electrical systems. what do i cover and what is ok to spray.???

you don't really need to cover anything. but if you want cover your alternator and distributor cap. just depends on how long you tend to spray areas, like i tell most people, when pressure washing your engine don't stop to pick your nose while spraying vitalsl ike your alternator and such, otherwise you should be fine, just let your degreaser sit on their for a couple of minutes.

At my workplace which is an Acura dealership nothing is covered and they spray a degreaser type stuff all over the motor hood anywhere you want clean then pressure wash it off.

You better cover the distributor AND your intake. "You dont need to cover anything" WHAT??????? good luck with that idea!

When working with a pressure washer you should not have to cover anything. Just dont spray electrical parts for a long time. When using a garden hose take more care around electrical parts.

Warm the engine slightly, never clean a HOT engine.

Dry the engine either with compressed air or towels. Then spray some water-based dressing in the engine compartment. Close hood, start engine & run for 10 minutes or so. Wipe any remaining dressing.

Solvent-based dressing is flammable & not good for underhood, this is only good for ext. trim & tires.

Originally posted by jackasssi
When working with a pressure washer you should not have to cover anything. Just dont spray electrical parts for a long time. When using a garden hose take more care around electrical parts.

Warm the engine slightly, never clean a HOT engine.

Dry the engine either with compressed air or towels. Then spray some water-based dressing in the engine compartment. Close hood, start engine & run for 10 minutes or so. Wipe any remaining dressing.

Solvent-based dressing is flammable & not good for underhood, this is only good for ext. trim & tires.
You sound like you work or did work in either a dealership or a detail place with those kind of instructions, cause there dead on.

worked in dealerships & detail shops! now i have my own detail shop / auto repair business:bigthumb:

Originally posted by Vtec

You sound like you work or did work in either a dealership or a detail place with those kind of instructions, cause there dead on.

Couldn't have said it better myself....
I also advise trying Simple Green...it's safe on your paint and also good for the environment...
CL
:2cents:

Simple Green works great in the engine bay, just dont clean your aluminum rims with it. It actually harms the clear coat & makes them look like crap. Also becareful around chrome & polished parts. Never let dry on whatever your cleaning, any chemical!

I buy the gallon bottles of Simple Green & make a 50/50 mix with water & get 2 gallons:bigthumb: Still strong enough for degreasing. Mostly use the SG for doorjamb degreasing.

Lately for engine cleaning I have been using a citrus aresol with the pressure washer. This is the best engine cleaner I have ever worked with & the most expensive.

Originally posted by jackasssi
Simple Green works great in the engine bay, just dont clean your aluminum rims with it. It actually harms the clear coat & makes them look like crap. Also becareful around chrome & polished parts. Never let dry on whatever your cleaning, any chemical!

I buy the gallon bottles of Simple Green & make a 50/50 mix with water & get 2 gallons:bigthumb: Still strong enough for degreasing. Mostly use the SG for doorjamb degreasing.

Lately for engine cleaning I have been using a citrus aresol with the pressure washer. This is the best engine cleaner I have ever worked with & the most expensive.

Good point jackasssi...I forgot to mention the 50/50 misture...
I'll ahve to try the citrus aersol next time...any type of brand or is that the actual brand...
CL

Originally posted by CivicLeader


Good point jackasssi...I forgot to mention the 50/50 misture...
I'll ahve to try the citrus aersol next time...any type of brand or is that the actual brand...
CL

citrus aerosol is the type. i cant think of the name but its supplied from 1st ayd - i'll look when i get to the shop & post it. The cleaner is not available in the stores

1ST AYD - Citrus Degreaser

Originally posted by jackasssi
1ST AYD - Citrus Degreaser

Thanks once again...
Any idea where on emmight be able to obtain this product if not avail. in stores...???
Thnx in adv.
CL