need some pointers on cleaning engine bay

Spent 4 hours detailing inside, 12 hours on exterior(clay bar, compound, polish and 2x wax). Going to tackle suspension and engine bay tomorrow but I've never cleaned either. Any pointers would be appreciated

 

@Rob Daman Engine bay at 2:10....

 

Thank you man, I'll check it out when I get home.

 

I always disconnect the battery and cover the fuse box. Other than that just use whatever degreaser is your favorite, agitate with a brush, and rinse! I always follow up with compressed air and a good towel dry and then I let it sit over night to let all the extra water I couldn't reach evaporate. Been doing it that way for years!

 

@ChadsPride

 

Thanks, good info.

 

@Rob Daman

 

I second this method. I don't go overboard on the engine bay area.

 

I shy away from using pressure washers at self serve car wash places now. I just buy a couple cans of degreaser, let it soak and use a garden hose. Pressure washers can force water into places you don’t want it to go. I believe that’s what fogged up my headlight lenses.

 

Very similar to what most have posted to get it nice and clean but for me the extra edge come from wiping everything down with Mothers Back to Black. After that a regular rinse when washing the truck keep it right as rain.

No pictures handy of the Tacomamas engine bay but here is my engine from my FJ, 15yrs old and looks like new.

 

Engine bay gets a shower whenever you drive in the rain so as long as you use gentle rinsing and don’t wash it right after turning it off it’s fine. Most things are made to shed water so rinse from above.