Products to clean engine bay
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Depends upon the present condition of the engine bay. I'm assuming that since you're a Jaguar owner, then the engine bay is already cleaner than 90% of the other cars out there.
So first, some spray on degreaser aided by a paint brush to get rid of any grease or oil that should not be there. Let it sit for a few minutes and then gently hose off. Do NOT use a pressure washer.
Hard to get to spots can usually be taken car of with a toothbrush and Windex.
Let everything air dry and then take a spray can of Tyre Shine and spray all of the rubber and black plastic bits.
Don't forget to post a "before" and "after" photo.
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Stu
So first, some spray on degreaser aided by a paint brush to get rid of any grease or oil that should not be there. Let it sit for a few minutes and then gently hose off. Do NOT use a pressure washer.
Hard to get to spots can usually be taken car of with a toothbrush and Windex.
Let everything air dry and then take a spray can of Tyre Shine and spray all of the rubber and black plastic bits.
Don't forget to post a "before" and "after" photo.
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Stu
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andyXJR (05-27-2017)
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Super cleaned mine with strong soap and a paintbrush careful not to scratch with the metal brush band and toothbrushes . But over time rust started showing up as it removed the protective film . Was told from the past to use only WD - 40 as it will desolve and wash away the dirt and guck but still leave behind a protective coat . Lady Penelope was very neglected by the previous owner and I cleaned alot out and made a big difference . Later I'll address the small surface rust and bathe it with some cans of WD - 40 . One thing I noticed or maybe didn't see before was that the alkaline soap certainly can't be good on the exposed Magnesium valve cover areas whereas I recently notice a corrosion seam or split or bloom under the plastic coil cover as well as in a plug well . Tyre Shine looks promising as a final step if it leaves behind a protective coat as the shine degrades over time but it should really bring the hoses out for the show .
Thanks , Parker
Thanks , Parker
Last edited by Lady Penelope; 05-30-2017 at 12:07 PM. Reason: info