dann2010 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Hi guys like title says, best way to do it safely... its well dirty and everytime i wipe it it comes back, i want it all fully cleaned and looking like new again Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk Edited July 9, 2015 by dann2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I used a degreaser with a pastry brush to agitate around intricate/tight bits and a rag with carb cleaner for the easy bits, mix in a good amount of elbow grease too. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/caring-for-modern-engines.html There's a few suggestions on here too: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/83535-cleaning-engine-bay-steam-cleaning-worth-and-if-so-where-is-best-in-the-north-east-area/page__st__20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Need to change your post heading. Nasty typo buddy. You could also dremel it to death like I did previously before I reworked my bay. Dremel results after about 50 hours of effort or more. Edited July 9, 2015 by Payco 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Best way? Ask someone who knows what they're doing to do it for you. Failing that pay someone who knows what they're doing to do it for you. Failing both of those, a steam cleaner is by far the easiest way to do it yourself - work methodically on small areas at a time to clean it up, polish and dress where needed afterwards and you're done. You can do it with a pressure washer - you're safest bet is to cover anything electrical/delecate/air intakes with cling film/plastic bags/tin foil - spay on a good degreaser (Bilt Hamber Surfex HD, I'm looking at you!), allow to dwell for a minute or two, aggitate with a brush if needs be then carefully rinse off with water (lower pressure is safest, but most modern engines can cope with pressure washers so long as you're sensible with where you're directing it!). Carb cleaner is great for stubborn dirt, simply spray on a small area and then immediately wipe off with a rag, repeat as necessary - be careful around the trim though as it can stain if it dries out on plastics. When it's clean allow to dry (either go and have a beer or two, or run the engine for a bit to dry it out) and then dress appropraite areas. Again, it's usually best to work methodically over smaller areas than trying to do everything at once. Or, accept defeat and just never look under the bonnet again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 You can do it with a pressure washer - you're safest bet is to cover anything electrical/delecate/air intakes with cling film/plastic bags/tin foil - spay on a good degreaser (Bilt Hamber Surfex HD, I'm looking at you!), allow to dwell for a minute or two, aggitate with a brush if needs be then carefully rinse off with water (lower pressure is safest, but most modern engines can cope with pressure washers so long as you're sensible with where you're directing it!). Carb cleaner is great for stubborn dirt, simply spray on a small area and then immediately wipe off with a rag, repeat as necessary - be careful around the trim though as it can stain if it dries out on plastics. When it's clean allow to dry (either go and have a beer or two, or run the engine for a bit to dry it out) and then dress appropraite areas. Again, it's usually best to work methodically over smaller areas than trying to do everything at once. This is how I did mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Or, accept defeat and just never look under the bonnet again. This is how I do mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Or, accept defeat and just never look under the bonnet again. +1 lift check fluids drop drive lol This is how I do mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic350z Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Need to change your post heading. Nasty typo buddy. You could also dremel it to death like I did previously before I reworked my bay. Dremel results after about 50 hours of effort or more. Where did you get the chrome looking caps for your washer bottle and coolant etc ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) This question keeps coming up. They came from ztoyz in Canada three years ago but sadly they are no longer trading. Edited January 19, 2016 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) There are some non specific stainless steel ones on eBay, i gues something could be found with some careful measuring Edited January 19, 2016 by Paul K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 best way to clean the bay... just spend a few mins taking the block out. easy enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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