Power washing engines

[Justinb]

So may have hit a large puddle . Engine compartment is a mess just wanted to see what all of you have had luck with.

1. Do you use a power washer/ cover any engine components?

2. do you use any engine cleaner?

 

[ironside]

I personally don't power wash. I spray everything down with simple green and then just use a garden hose. Works well enough for me.

 

[Mariner]

Simple green works, and so does Adams All Purpose Cleaner if you have their products. I've used a pressure washer before, but only a couple times. I prefer a garden hose as well

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[MajorAR]

I cover and seal my CAI with a plastic trash bag....and power wash my engine. I've been doing it weekly for the last 2 years. No issues.

 

[Wilson]

http://www.adamspolishes.com/ has videos if you want to watch it done first.
http://adamspolishes.com/video?video_id=19

 

[Chris's FX4]

Adam's Polishes | Premium Car Care Supplies has videos if you want to watch it done first.
Adam's Instructional Videos | Detailing Tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9JSblsSBww

 

[AdamsPolishes]

Thanks for the video post @Chris's FX4 and for the links @Wilson!

Here's a thread on this topic from @Mariner:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/cleaning-engine-bay-44468/#post908581

Adam's All Purpose Cleaner works great and cleaning things up, along with a couple scrub brushes. Don't forget to use Super VRT on all the hoses, rubber and plastic. It will help cover up any mud stains, and adds protection to these surfaces.

I don't recommend using a pressure washer, as it has the potential to force water into areas that it should not be. Just a gentle stream from the hose should be enough along with some brushes and elbow grease.

Here is a write-up on cleaning the engine bay:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/first-detail-adamized-raptor-33281/index35.html#post923822

There is also lots of good info this Detailing Guide and Quick Reference Thread.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

-Dan

 

[Wilson]

I'll add allperpose cleaner is full strength and simple green is half or less cant remember exactly.

 

[AdamsPolishes]

I'll add allperpose cleaner is full strength and simple green is half or less cant remember exactly.

Here's some info on All Purpose Cleaner vs. Simple Green, along with some dilutions for All Purpose Cleaner:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f36/cleaning-engine-bay-44468/index3.html#post934342

-Dan

 

[truckarl]

Simple Green is a good engine bay cleaner but don't use it on aluminum parts as it can speed up the corrosion process.