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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dantheman6554 on 26 May 2011, 23:07

Title: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: dantheman6554 on 26 May 2011, 23:07

I see all these pictures of immaculate bays, really black plastics etc etc, whats the best product to use?!  all done by hand or pressure wash the lot?

Sick of my bay looking sh*t and old, ive cleaned up the inlet and rocker cover, but want it all looking shiny! 

Cheers

Dan

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: bullzeye on 26 May 2011, 23:14

im probly last one on here to get advice from (newbie) but theres some major electrics there so id defo say hand cleaned  :grin:

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: tech1889 on 27 May 2011, 00:04

jetwash in engine bay = problems

get some good cleaner like gunk or specific engine cleaner.. then finish with a engine bay dressing..

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: chrisr103 on 27 May 2011, 00:31

A Jet wash is ok as long as your carefull, It can then be dressed & give results like this

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/DSC_1502.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/DSC_1503.jpg)

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: Big Tone on 27 May 2011, 07:23

I covered the bay in de greaser, scrubbed a bit, then quickly rinsed it off.

By no means immaculate, but there's another project in itself :laugh:

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: dantheman6554 on 27 May 2011, 09:20

Yeh thats the sort of finish im looking for, Im half tempted go to back to running the engine cover, although with the 007p it makes this difficult, ill get the washer out at the weekend and go to halfrauds for some de greaser and dressing , cheers guys

Dan

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: Rhyso on 27 May 2011, 09:48

Autoglym Motorcycle Cleaner is apparently very good

Cover sensitive electrical items, spray all over and agitate with a brush, then jetwash off but don't point it at anything for more than a couple of seconds

Then spray with Autoglym Vinyl and Bumper Care, shut the bonnet and leave to dry

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: dantheman6554 on 27 May 2011, 10:00

Ill have a butchers tomo!  cheers Rhyso !

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: daz veedub on 27 May 2011, 14:02

local discount shop couple tins of engine degreaser, i also used wire brush, scotch pad and  sandpaper on inlet and rocker cover and some elbow power  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: dantheman6554 on 27 May 2011, 14:07

Cheers Daz,   u know its only so i can compete with your bay!  :grin:

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: daz veedub on 27 May 2011, 14:37

haha cheers mate

pics up when ya done  :cool:

Title: Re: MK4 engine bay cleaning
Post by: rockmonkey69 on 27 May 2011, 19:56

Takes alot of elbow grease to get it clean heres mine a month or so ago, it's changed a bit since then
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQjfPiO4RUlNTnoakmsyNSKcqFQcrj3SorAa9Kg4Qh7ZlB3uyX&t=1)
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8ClWBdivnvUZhPbkAs0KGXdSMV1gk4CQe30kbOf3SRX4jWnx7mQ&t=1)