spent all day cleaning the paintwork on my new 200 and move onto the engine bay tomorrow, the top of the engine being silver and It has a ruff texture. What do you guys use to clean this?
Paul
Paul
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I got a brush set from Halfords;
Halfords 3 Piece Wire Brush Set Extra Info
- Brass Brush suitable for jobs where marking & damage need to be avoided eg, spark plugs
- Nylon Brush suitable for engine cleaning/degreasing & for awkward or round shapes
- Stainless Steel wire brush suitable for removing dirt, rust & for surface preparation prior to painting
It's a tricky one as the texture is really ruff so my metal polish creams don't work. As you say I think a brush is needed but what chemical liquid to use as I don't want to damage it in anyway :-/
Maybe an alloy wheel cleaner might work the one where you brush it on then leave for a little while to work except I can't wash it off so will have to use a damp/wet cloth.
Paul
Maybe an alloy wheel cleaner might work the one where you brush it on then leave for a little while to work except I can't wash it off so will have to use a damp/wet cloth.
Paul
Could try posting/searching over on detailing world, they've probably got lots of useful info in regards to engine bay detailing
Believe it or not - i thoroughly cleaned mine with soapy water when i first got the car - using a tooth-brush and now keep the finish uniform by applying ArmorAll plastic protectant on it.
Keeps it one colour, kind of soaks in and penetrates a bit and stops the alloy from 'drying out' and going dry / dusty coloured as it will in places.
There. My secret is out.
I wondered what the patches were on the engine cover Thought maybe it was corrosion, its. It that bad but my OCD was kicking in looking at and don't get me going on the oily fingered oil cap! :shocked:
Cheers matey for the advice I will try it tomorrow.
Its just where the alloy corrodes.
Some cars (That have lived in salt air ?) look alot worse than others.
The ArmorAll really seems to soak in a little and isnt oily etc to touch in any way.
So protects, coats and leaved it a little dull i admit. But uniform in colour on a semi-decent one to start with. Takes little looking after once done initially.
I presume your talking about the inlet manifold............
Some cars (That have lived in salt air ?) look alot worse than others.
The ArmorAll really seems to soak in a little and isnt oily etc to touch in any way.
So protects, coats and leaved it a little dull i admit. But uniform in colour on a semi-decent one to start with. Takes little looking after once done initially.
I presume your talking about the inlet manifold............
Il have to dig out my old bottle of armoural tomorrow then. I used to use this stuff all the time on exterior plastic trim but found the Autoglym plastic stuff was better as it lasted longer.
I guesss its like most things when cleaning If done on a regular basis it gets better each time.
Paul
I guesss its like most things when cleaning If done on a regular basis it gets better each time.
Paul
I only use the ArmourAll on the interior.
AutoFinesse Revive on the exterior is my tested fave
I'm a bit of a novice when it comes detailing products and need to do some homework on today's best cleaning products. Iv always used Autoglym super resin polish on my cars and only recently found out it had cutting compounds in, worked well only mk 1 TT but then the paintwork is 17yrs old. I need a good wax for the clio.
Paul
Paul
Get in the detailing section buddy. along with the rest of us clean-freeks
(And ask away with your questions).
Don't get @sevenfourate started about detailing, he won't stop! :excited:
Seriously though there's tonnes of useful info on here in the detailing section, just prepare your wallet as once the detailing bug bites, it bites hard!!!
Seriously though there's tonnes of useful info on here in the detailing section, just prepare your wallet as once the detailing bug bites, it bites hard!!!
Don't get @sevenfourate started about detailing, he won't stop! :excited:
Seriously though there's tonnes of useful info on here in the detailing section, just prepare your wallet as once the detailing bug bites, it bites hard!!!
You've not seen my car cleaning products then as Iv had to buy a separate shed to put them all in lol!
I love cleaning my cars being OCD helps getting them looking there best.
Only thing is I'm a little out of touch with today's best products. Spent the whole day cleaning the paintwork and was in my element. Just wish the days were longer lol!
Paul
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And this is great for the nooks and crannies.
There is one amazing product for the job but it is risky unless you are careful. But its a product you should buy as it sounds like you would like it and one to keep and use now and again for stubborn things:
AluBright Deoxidiser
http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/car-care...ace-glaze-alubright-aluminium-engine-cleaner/
BUT DO NOT USE IT ON ANY BOLT HEADS OR ANYTHING THAT HAS BEEN PLATED OR PAINTED as it will strip the plating or paint.
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No you haven't missed it as I haven't taken any yet lol! I want it looking clean first, car is currently on axle stands as tomorrow I'm cleaning up all the wheel archs brakes and discs then I'm doing the engine bay.
It's also a good chance to look over the car in detail and see if anything needs replacing etc.
I will take some pics tomorrow afternoon and post them up that evening with a write up on my thoughts on my first renaultsport.
Paul
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