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09-20-2017, 07:44 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
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W. Canada
Location: Alberta, Canada
Vehicle:2016 WRX CWP |
Engine Bay Detailing (Cleaning)
I get asked this every time I open my hood haha! I use a few different products to keep my engine bay looking clean!!
What are your guys favorite tips / engine bay cleaning products or methods?
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10-07-2017, 01:36 PM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Connecticut
Vehicle:2011 STI limited WRB |
Give scrubbing bubbles a try. yes, the stuff you would use to clean your bathroom. There is a whole thread on it on this site. Works like a champ. Best part is, if you dont like the way it works or the results, just use it on your bathroom.
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10-07-2017, 01:45 PM | #3 |
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10-09-2017, 03:14 PM | #4 |
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I just some APC diluted 1:7ish in a bottle.. spray the engine bay.. hit with a few various size brushes, and rinse with a spray bottle of water. Blow dry with shop vac, then wipe dry left overs. Finally, apply 303 protectant to plastics. I avoid the alternator and am careful around the air intake box.
Anyone concerned about removing light oil/grease hanging around in the engine and causing rusting/corrosion sooner? That grease/oil in the bay is kind of protecting the metal. |
11-28-2017, 05:19 PM | #5 |
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Cleaner
Never heard of Poor Boys World products. Going to try it.
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11-28-2017, 05:33 PM | #6 | |
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MWSOC
Location: Wichita, KS
Vehicle:0304 WRX WRX SY WRB |
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I use some Adam's VRT on the plastics occasionally. |
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12-06-2017, 01:50 AM | #7 |
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Anal wRts
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12-06-2017, 01:20 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: SF Bay Area
Vehicle:2017 Base WRX WRB |
Was doing an oil change, and noticed my engine bay was pretty dirty/dusty. Have any of you sprayed it down with a pressure washer after the cleaning products? I'm a little hesitant to do this as there are a lot of exposed areas...
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12-22-2017, 12:09 PM | #9 |
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Location: South Carolina
Vehicle:2003 WRX Wagon |
I wouldn't use a pressure washer because it can spray water into places it shouldn't. Spray off with a hose if anything which doesn't produce high pressured water.
I use simple green and LA's totally awesome(best cleaning product ever) from the dollar store with a soft brush or cloth |
12-27-2017, 07:23 PM | #10 | |
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NESIC
Location: Maine
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Might as well use a diluted all purpose cleaner or scrubbing bubbles and a few detail brushes to scrub for a couple minutes..its a 15 minute job total. |
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12-31-2017, 11:49 PM | #11 |
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Location: South Dakota
Vehicle:2016 WRX Base CWP |
To be honest, I just take quick detailer, spray it on a micro fiber towel and wipe away. Not the most effective but it works.
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01-01-2018, 12:47 PM | #12 |
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Location: Garner, NC
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Does the Scrubbing Bubbles have any lasting effect on metal pieces inside the engine bay? Does it leave any residue? Is it safe on paint as long as you clean it off right away? I'm just curious how safe it really is?
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01-01-2018, 04:35 PM | #13 | |
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MWSOC
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This is my DD in the midst of some repairs being done. And after cleaning with scrubbing bubbles |
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01-04-2018, 08:18 PM | #14 |
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^^^ waow what a huge difference !
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01-07-2018, 06:56 PM | #15 |
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Awesome man!! My engine bay needs a good cleaning this will def help out
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01-12-2018, 07:03 PM | #16 |
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MAIC
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Probably going to try this after all the snow and salt we have been experiencing on the east coast. Ill report back!
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01-12-2018, 07:30 PM | #17 |
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Dawn liquid detergent.
Use a spray on wax like Meguiars supreme shine |
01-12-2018, 10:17 PM | #18 |
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01-13-2018, 03:55 PM | #19 |
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Does anyone use a claybar? I noticed there are references to quick detailer - but didn't know if anyone uses a claybar. I have an 1990 white scooby that looks like it has years of dirt build up. Thinking about getting a claybar to remove the grime.
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01-14-2018, 09:54 PM | #20 |
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If you are doing a car that is pretty bad I would do the following: I haven't tried it yet (should be here Tuesday) but I've read a lot about doing Carpro Iron-X before you clay. It pulls some of the contaminants out of the clear coat making it easier to clay later. You can also use it to clean your wheels.
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01-15-2018, 08:05 PM | #21 |
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i use dawn dish soap, then follow with turtle wax plastic spray, shines everytime.
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01-16-2018, 03:30 AM | #22 | |
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Except for that air filter. It looks like it needs some TLC |
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01-16-2018, 02:42 PM | #23 |
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I used Tuff Stuff multipurpose foam cleaner to do my wifes and my cars last week. Worked great. Spray on.. let it sit a few (2) minutes, hit it with some detail brushes.. wait a few more minutes (3), rinse with a spray bottle or pump garden sprayer with water. Let drip dry a minute. Hit pools of water with mini blower (Ryobi high volume, low pressure tool), dry with microfibers. Dry again with Ryobi tool. Finish plastics with 303 protectant.
I avoid the alternator and spraying water heavily into electrical parts. |
01-27-2018, 05:39 PM | #24 |
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Wow wow wow to Scrubbing Bubbles! +10
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01-29-2018, 04:21 PM | #25 |
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I tried the Walmart brand of scrubbing bubbles on my wife's Aero. Seemed to work okay.
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