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How to clean the engine bay

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by zztacoma, Jun 17, 2018.

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  1. Jun 19, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    FortuneFavorstheBruin

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    Bang up job man!
     
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  2. Jun 22, 2018 at 4:58 AM
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    I ended up doing this without step #4. I also lightly scrubbed with a sponge to get heavier stuff off. Next time around, I'll probably use the simple green as well.
     
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  3. Jun 22, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    I use that Gunk stuff - before, let it soak and then some Gunk aerosol dressing. Comes out pretty good...
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  4. Jun 29, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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  5. Nov 8, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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    I had this happen once, and it really sucked. I was at a car wash a few miles from the house and had to leave the truck there overnight. Fortunately, it dried up and started fine when I went back the next day. Still..........not something I want to ever replicate!!! But now my engine bay is really dusty and needs washing. I may try the simple green soak followed by light garden hose spray in my own driveway this time in case it won't start afterwards!
     
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