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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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My car has sat in the garage unused for about 18mths and has accumulated dust in the engine bay.
Is trying to get it all off via a compressed air nozzle the best method or should I use a washer so that it is cleaner...[usually don't like using water around engines] Seems that air only leaves some residual dust. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Wash off with hose should be fine, but if still dirty try 1 can of cheap degreaser then wash off will def work.
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What car, what engine?
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Melbourne.
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Absolutely no high pressure water post 78. Water gets gets in everywhere slowly corrodes the electrics. Years of troubles. Light spray degreaser on warm engine....then high pressure air spray. Wipe down with rag.
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I cover the topic in the following posts - https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...postcount=1793 https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...postcount=1819 https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...postcount=1834 I have products and tools listed in the above, but at the very least you need some All-purpose-cleaner, a couple of brushes and perhaps some water based dressing like 303 Protectant or Meguiar's Hyper Dressing. Make sure to cover up sensitive areas with a plastic bag weighed down with a towel, think fuse boxes, batteries and alternators. This video gives a good rundown on how to do it - If you have an older car, then I would probably stick to a waterless method, basically use a quick detailer, rinse-less wash product or APC to wipe/scrub and then follow up with a towel.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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OK...thanks guys.
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Location: Melbourne
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Accidentally left my oil cap off and drove for a good 500-1000kms once. Needless to say the engine bay was a complete mess.
Sprayed degreaser all around, got the high pressure washer out, and sprayed from a distance. Did it whilst the engine was running and warmish (not hot), heard this was the best method as it helps dries the water out if it gets into spots its not suppose to. Obviously avoided spraying directly into electrical connections, battery and the alternator. It came up really good. No issues. Even took it to my mechanic a few days later to get spark plugs done, and he said he didn't notice oil anywhere. After spraying, look for areas where water may pool up. My coil on plugs faces down, so a pool of water formed where the boot seals the well, but I just soaked it up with some rags and she was sweet.
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