cleaning engine bay

JARblue · 06-28-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'll own that. Opening the hood to a nice shiny clean engine compartment is something you can take pride in. The outside of the car is at the mercy of the elements, and the interior sees a lot of in and out traffic. The only reason for the engine to be dirty is if you let it get that way.

I am sad that mine is as dirty as it is right now, but I accept that fact that I don't have the time to keep a DD as clean as I would like. I do my best, and sometimes the interior and under the hood are neglected as I focus on the exterior. I generally at least wipe down the intake tubes and the strut bar. One thing that will really help is installing my Mishimoto chrome power steering reservoir to replace the ugly OEM eyesore. I just haven't taken the time to work out a bracket for it.

Chuck33079 · 06-28-2013, 12:18 PM

That's why I use the ArmorAll cleaning wipes. It takes no time to blow off the dust with compressed air and wipe everything down. It's a ten minute job if you do it regularly enough.

JARblue · 06-28-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's why I use the ArmorAll cleaning wipes. It takes no time to blow off the dust with compressed air and wipe everything down. It's a ten minute job if you do it regularly enough.

Yeah, that is genius! I won't use them for my interior since I started using Adam's products, but the engine bay is perfect

No compressor, unfortunately, but I do pick out the leaves and other debris as soon as I notice it. I guess I can use a can of compressed air for anything in a tight spot (I keep lots around for regular dusting of the computers).

Chuck33079 · 06-28-2013, 12:27 PM

Just break down and buy a small compressor. Every man needs one. Air tools are awesome.

DEpointfive0 · 06-28-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Just break down and buy a small compressor. Every man needs one. Air tools are awesome.

Air tools are AMAZING!!! Soooooo cheap!!!
I bought myself a big àss one for powder coating and sand blasting, but I use it for EVERYTHING, I use it with a pneumatic buffing tool to buff my car out
Oh, and after you wash your car, use it to get water out of the cracks and crevices

06-28-2013, 12:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	That's why I use the ArmorAll cleaning wipes. It takes no time to blow off the dust with compressed air and wipe everything down. It's a ten minute job if you do it regularly enough. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-28-2013, 12:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Just break down and buy a small compressor. Every man needs one. Air tools are awesome. JARblue and Uxi like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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