MK4 engine bay cleaning

[dantheman6554]

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

[bullzeye]

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

[tech1889]

jetwash in engine bay = problems

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

[chrisr103]

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

[Big Tone]

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

[dantheman6554]

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

[Rhyso]

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

[dantheman6554]

Ill have a butchers tomo!  cheers Rhyso !

[daz veedub]

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 

[dantheman6554]

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