Noonster
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Registered: 20th Jul 03
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Best way to clean it??
Im talking its so dirty, everything looks grey 
PS.... im sh*te at doing things to my car
[Edited on 02-04-2004 by Noonster19]
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AndyCorsa
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Registered: 24th Oct 03
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I got some of that Auto Glym Vinyl and Rubber stuff a while back but not got round to doing it yet. I need a nice day so I can clean my car through out. I think PainZ uses that on his engine also, looks very clean.
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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Use some gunk or parafin on most of it for the heavy stuff. WD40 works well on hoses and things like that.
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Noonster
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Cant I pay someone to do it 
Just kidding more replies (help) please 
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only1-mike
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get a power washer a wash it
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paul_spurrell
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quote:
Originally posted by only1-mike
get a power washer a wash it
i wouldnt bother on these. causes to much hassle
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PainZ
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sfxer
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great pic, really explains how to clean the engine bay nicely! 
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PainZ
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right
never clean your engine bay if its hot in any way at all, its a nightmare to do and get a crap result at the end of the day, make sure its really cold, best not of driven it for the day really.
first of all cover any electrical parts with cling film,
with newer cars such as c's you dont really need to do this so much however with older cars its a must!
you dont want to get the electrics wet so it shorts everything!!
Mian things to look out for are lights, battery area, fuses, and also a main one is after market parts in your engine bay, alarms etc etc
Once this is done you need to get the bay nice and wet, dont use force on it, just make sure the whole area is covered in water, (not hot just cool water)
After this you need to apply a Engine degreaser solution,
Yes you guessed it i think the Auto glym one is best, its quite cheap really, and comes in a massive spray bottle, You just cover the whole engine in it, not hard, just spray all over, make sure you get into all the little parts and then leave for 2-3 mins,
Once you have left it you need to ge a stiff brush, (i got a 2" paint brush and cut it down a little to make it stiff)
Use the brush to rub all over the areas, using a little water also on the worst areas, this will break down the dirt and grease depoists,
work your way over the whole engine, rubbing all the areas over with the brush,
Once you are happy you can start to rinse it off, just use plain cold water and again cover the whole engine,
If you find some spots are still dirty repeat the process until all goes!
After the car is fully rinsed leave the car for 1-2 hours with the bonnet up to dry
And 1-2 hours go back to the car and apply a covering of vinyl and rubber care also from auto glym, leave this on for 30 mins then come back and rub it off with paper towel
then stand back and be amazed
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glasgow_corsa_c
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Registered: 13th Jan 03
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Fuck all that
Get a clean damp cloth and jsut wipe everythin over. then use a dry cloth to wipe any smeary marks away, that have been made with the wet one.
alternatively, use painz method
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Noonster
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Registered: 20th Jul 03
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mmm will do the second method 2night....
and maybe Painz's method when im bored
Good explaination Painz - cheers 
Oh and if you ever wanna reply to my U2U that would be great 
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glasgow_corsa_c
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try sum soapy water aswell for stains and shit thats on parts of the engine.
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Noonster
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Will do
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corsamad_87
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why dont u just take the car down to a valeting garage and get em' to steam clean the engine?
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Noonster
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How much does that cost?
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Paul H
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i just jetwash mine and it's mint..oh hang on a minute thats cause iv'e got a new engine
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corsamad_87
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Dont have a clue shouldnt b too much but at least u'll no its been done properly!avoid going to ones that are run by thoughs asylum seeking Bstards cos they dont no what there doin half the time!
[Edited on 02-04-2004 by corsamad_87]
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Paul H
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quote:
Originally posted by corsamad_87
Dont have a clue shouldnt b too much but at least u'll no its been done properly!avoid going to ones that are run by thoughs asylum seeking Bstards cos they dont no what there doin half the time!
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Noonster
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LMFAO
Chewy - using the powerwasher is ok then yeah??
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Paul H
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Registered: 11th Aug 03
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yeah mate like pete said all the important stuff is covered up just dont drown it
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AndyCorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Noonster19
How much does that cost?
Not that much. Cost me about 20 quid to have my Nova done a few years back but it was dirty as fu*k.
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Noonster
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mine is dirty as *ck engine hasnt been washed since i got it 8months ago ISH!
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AndyCorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Noonster19
mine is dirty as *ck engine hasnt been washed since i got it 8months ago ISH!
Yeh same with me mate. Had mine for a year now, done 13000 miles and ain't cleaned it. I got some stuff to do it myself when I get time
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Gambit
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dont jet wash it, get it steam cleaned, dont have to worry about covering electrics etc as it evaporates off in seconds
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Paul H
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yeah good idea gambit..i only jetwash mine coz its still mint then i just dry it off.but steam cleaning it will make it nice and clean
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