ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
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12-10-2010, 09:47 AM
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ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
My E46 320 Individual, being my daily drive was in much need of an engine bay clean up as I work in the Port area and since getting the car 6 years ago, I've not bothered to clean the engine bay. She was in quiet a sad state as you can see from these pictures.
I took the car for a short drive to warm her up (recommended in some or other thread I read on another website which I can no longer recall) and then got back and let her cool for about 15 minutes. I then gave the engine bay a slight rinse with a fine / mist spray. Thereafter, using a soft paint brush and a strong solution of Shield APC "scrubbed" down all the areas that I could get to. I let the Shield APC stand for about 15 minutes and then rinsed off with a shower type setting. Afterwards I dried off most areas with a chamois and left to air dry further. Once the engine bay was completely dry, I gave it a light dressing with CG Fade to Black and wiped off with a clean microfibre cloth. Total work time approximately 2,5 hours. Results..... I have since found out that the engine bay must not be warm when doing this as it increases the risk of damage (Thanks Calypso). Thanks for looking. |
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12-10-2010, 09:59 AM
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RE: ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
Nice work Prevan, I have found compressed air helps reduce "drying" time and rids moisture from the electronics before I dress the engine bay.
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12-10-2010, 10:08 AM
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12-10-2010, 10:49 AM
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Nice work PrevanP ... looking good ...
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12-10-2010, 11:42 AM
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RE: ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
Nice work bud... i had mine cleaned at my last service and I use a small brush and dressing every 2nd week or so to keep it clean.
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12-10-2010, 03:18 PM
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RE: ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
Fantastic result... 2.5 hours really well spent!
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12-10-2010, 03:50 PM
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Awsome work and great results. Really looks good.
Vincent West Cell : 078 457 2137 http://www.ultimateshine.co.za |
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12-10-2010, 04:49 PM
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RE: ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
Thanks Guys!
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12-10-2010, 06:39 PM
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Nicely done bud
David : 083 642 2118 www.mobileimage.co.za |
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13-10-2010, 07:30 AM
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RE: ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
Nice work Praven... Gosh thats alot of engine
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13-10-2010, 10:39 AM
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Excellent results...I am not confident to enough to clean the engine bay as yet...had my car serviced once and guys washed the engine bay a few drops got onto one of the sensors and car refused to idle properly....
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13-10-2010, 10:48 PM
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RE: ENGINE BAY CLEAN UP
Great turnaround. Well done.
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