On 3/10/96 Joseph wrote:
>>Would steam cleaning the engine bay of my car at one of those coin-op car
washes cause any damage to the paint, mechanical or electrical stuff on my
car? I was thinking it would be an easy way to tidy it up a bit. The paint
is fine, it's
just a little dirty. And wiping around all those hoses and wires would be a
major pain. Thanks for your advice.
<<
What I do to keep my engine compartments spotlessly clean, is use a spray on
wheel cleaner designed for painted custom wheels. They are designed to
remove brake dust, road film, etc in hard to reach crevices in
painted/aluminum wheels without scrubbing, and have drying agents to prevent
water spotting. Cover your distributor, and avoid spraying directly at
alternator & aircleaners. Spray engine compartment down with water, spray on
cleaner and allow to soak 2-3 minutes, but don't allow to dry, rinse with
strong spray of water. I never use engine degreaser, because it leaves a
film residue, and can discolor painted surfaces. If car wont start when
you're done, remove distributor cap and dry thoroughly.
Dave Riker
69 Midget
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