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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Exclamation Under the Hood Cleaning...

Need some info on cleaning under the hood. De greasing and such. What cleaners should I use and should anything be covered up?
Any info appreciated!
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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a lot of people recommend simple green products.

I used lots of meguiars quick detailer after I gave it a good spray down with a power washer.

One thing to be careful of is trying to keep the water off of the electrical things, like the fuse box and battery area, also the fans.
 
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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I use simple green which reminds me I need to buy some more.
 
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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I use an All Purpose Cleaner.. I use Meguiars brand of APC..

Ive made a basic how to vid of it under the Detailing vids thread. The last part of it as far as dressing it up after cleaning I still need to make
 
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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I do a 3 part system. First i use a degreaser and a power washer, like trewyn said avoiding electical. 2nd part i soak the engine bay with off the counter tire shine for that wow factor. 3rd let is sit for a little bit, then wipe the greasy areas.

 

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