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[maxnine11]

Originally Posted by Heiko

I use an orange based detergent :-)

Hand wash? Pressure washer? Low pressure water?
I'm afraid to hit mine with too much water. Am I being too paranoid?

Again, amazing difference from 'Before' to 'After'!

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by maxnine11

Hand wash? Pressure washer? Low pressure water?
I'm afraid to hit mine with too much water. Am I being too paranoid?

Again, amazing difference from 'Before' to 'After'!

I can't speak for OP, but I had similar results when I cleaned my engine bay. I taped off the engine compartment with plastic and masking tape, then wrapped masking tape around anything that looked sensitive (sensor wires, etc). I hit the engine bay with a regular hose, then used Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner and a cheap paint brush to get into tight spaces, then rinsed it and applied some 303 Protectant to keep the plastic shiny.

I was also concerned about using too much water or a pressure washer, a regular hose with a nozzle used sparingly worked very well for me. Keep in mind the engine bay "should be" able to handle some water, since it is exposed to the elements from the bottom.

[Heiko]

Originally Posted by maxnine11

Hand wash? Pressure washer? Low pressure water?
I'm afraid to hit mine with too much water. Am I being too paranoid?

Again, amazing difference from 'Before' to 'After'!

No power washer - that's almost as bad as a drive through car wash... hand wash and wet it and soap it before you start scrubbing...
For the engine bay, spray down with a good degreaser while the engine is cold, let it sit for 10-15 then spray some more degreaser on it
and scrub with a soft brush and then rinse with standard hose with hot water!.... and that's it... use an air hose to get rid of excess water and
let it dry...