How You can Clean an Engine Bay?

A clean engine compartment is very necessary to make a used car look new. What is under the hood much is really important. Many of us neglect this part, and many are afraid to clean this component with water. In this article I will guide you on how you can clean the bay of your car's yourself.

There are a few options available in this particular genre:

Glass coating

Paint sealants

Details inside

Engine Bay Details

In modern cars, all other components are computerized. There are sensors that are responsible for smooth engine operation. These sensors are water resistant but have a chance. First prepare the engine compartment for cleaning; Then we will move on to our next step, which is clean and detailed.

Over time, dust, grease and dirt can accumulate in the engine compartment. If primer regularly, this dust may cause the engine to warm up.

Next step is to align the products that are needed for this activity. Although these products are available in the market but you can choose one of the options:

SONAX engine cold degreaser (Made in Germany)

Liquid Powder Formula 1 for plastics

Medium pressure water hose

Some quality towels

All the bristles of the brush have not too hard

Aluminium foil

Tape

Plastic bags

Now let’s discuss the Activity sequence:

Sealing of main sensors and their sockets

Air inlet duct sealing

Removing dirt with water

Application of degreaser

Rinse with water

Drying engine compartment

Polishing of plastic coatings and rubber components

Before starting this activity, make sure the motor is completely cooled. "Do not do this activity when the engine is hot!

Sealing of components:

 Seal the main sensors that the air sensors on the bottom of the air filter, air filter assembly, etc. You can also cover with sheet sensors. Aluminum foil works well for water resistance. Our goal is to protect water; Not to seal it. Be sure to seal all visible electrical outlets, including plug wires and connectors.

Air inlet duct seal :

 close the air inlet opening with bag and glue so that during waterless operation is introduced into it.

Remove loose dirt :

 Once the necessary components are covered, it's time to start! Start by spraying a low-pressure stream of water into the engine. You should not spray a jet of high pressure water by detailing an engine. The lens with the initial rinse is to remove the dirt and grease.

Application of degreaser:

 After removing dirt, spray the Sonax degreaser on all engine components. Each corner and each tube pipe. This degreaser is free of all chemicals and is not harmful to automotive paint. After spraying, leave the engine for ten minutes and, during this time, use the brush to clean the raised surfaces, joints and all other components to ensure complete removal of dirt.

  Rinse with water:

Rinse After applying motor brushing and degreasing, rinse the motor with low pressure water. The use of high pressure water is not suitable for cleaning the engine compartment as it has the potential to enter the electrical components.

Drying the engine compartment :

 After rinsing bay you will not have any other engine left. Now you have two options for drying the motor.

1. Dry with a towel or a time and not easy to reach all corners.

2. The second is dry with high pressure air

Start with the head cover of the engine (intake manifold air). Pour a few drops of liquid and spread the powder evenly with a clean cloth. Do this until you get the desired brightness.

Polish rubber finish, hoses and engine will have a shiny, like a new car.