HOW TO CLEAN YOUR ENGINE BAY SAFELY
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- This week I show you how to clean your engine bay with some simple but effective tools.
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Great vid as always :) awesome safe way for anyone to do at home! I also loved the sound track stu made .. the dirty engine bay song was really cool!
And what complete bell-ends have down thumbed this? and so early on after release? do they wait for the notification alert just to be a troll :(
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Just finished cleaning and detailing the engine bay on my new to me 2008 Audi TT and saw this now! I follow a similar process but use Surfex HD with a pump foamer let it sit then agitate with a brush, rinse with a water can covering the alternator with a plastic bag and repeat. It's a sunny day so it dried out quickly. Sonax BSD on painted surfaces, AG Vinyl and Rubber care on all plastics and rubber seal. Job done and it looks stunning. A clean engine bay for me is just as important as the exterior. I love taking my cars to be serviced and see the lads starring at the engine bay and saying how nice it is for them to work on a car that's super clean. 😁
JWL Excellent stuff JWL 🙏🏻
Completely agree with your methodology Paul. I steer clear of cleaning engine bays as I feel there's risk involved. However, when I do work on an engine bay; I steer clear of using a pressure washer. I’d rather use trigger sprayers and work a section at a time. Much safer in my opinion.
The bay looked mighty good afterwards. Nice one Paul
I tip I picked up from Jim White is spray your dressing on and wipe as much off as possible, then use your blower to push the dressing into the awkward areas you can’t reach.
Good video. Shame CZcams decide to stick a million ads in it .
Great to know about that product. When I have cleaned it I only used soapy water with the brushes or Bilt Hamber Surfex HD, then at the parts with the exposed metal a small metal brush. Afterwards coating with 303 Protectant or CarPro Perl or Lithium Trim.
Hope your wife doesn't find you that often so you can make more awesome videos.😉😄
Cant understand why your channel isnt bigger your such a likeable character keep em coming mate
Dean Dempsey thanks Dean your very kind 🙏🏻
CarPro PERL works fine on plastics at 3:1. Great value then. Fab product.
I love cleaning the bays out, do them every other month... The Mrs is always asking me to give her's an extra seeing to but I make her wait until its time...
Well I asked for a engine bay video and you delivered. Nice one. Great video as usual. Cheers
Peter
I never bother with my engine bay but this makes me want to give it a go with my Lidl steamer! Great video as always friend! 🤓👌
Cleaning the engine bay is like having a cherry on top of your sundae!
Another cracking video Paul.
I really love cleaning my engine bay. One of the most satisfying parts to detail in my opinion.
Carpro Perl has been my fave for a long time too.
Tranquility Base Detailing Hi Luke definitely my friend Perl all the way
Good safe engine bay clean Paul and comes up well. Dont care what anyone says, you should not be blasting pressure washers into your engine bay! Bag or no bag around electrics! Great video 👍
Nice technique AND results! Distilled h2o is excellent for any water needed application. As for sausage fingers and towl drying try a blower. I happen to use a battery powered leaf blower for both under the bonnet as well as door jams, wheels, grilles, door jams and lighting seams. Always satisfying to lift the hood and see some sparkle.
Turtle Wax "improved" Seal & Shine on all things paints and metal (shock towers, inner fenders, under bonnet, hinges and all nooks and crannies- as well as plastics and rubber) is a terrific shine and protectant and def aids in future clean-up and maintenance!
Great video Paul, I'll be giving this a go next weekend I reckon! And thanks very much for the shout-out, I really appreciate it!
Auto Care HQ my pleasure Heather keep up the great work 🙌🏻😍
Thanks Paul. Great video if you're anxious about power washing your engine bay. I read somewhere that mechanics know if a customer looks after their car so they service it accordingly. Also great tip to get it shiny for selling 👍
Without question Paul the best and safest engine detail I have seen, I struggled to get a Nilfisk steamer couple months ago gotta get one now. Your approach to all things detailing is spot on, plus the comedy is the icing on the cake👍
David Moore thanks David 🙌🏻💪🏻
Hi Paul, brilliant video,you can't beat a clean car with a tidy engine bay,that steamer gun did the job perfectly and with APC it goes the grime off quickly.
I like your idea of using a steam cleaner, but I don't have one. I use ONR for less dirty engines. For dirtier engines, I use Super Clean Degreaser, very reasonably priced & has multiple uses. I agree, never use power washer on engines. Sometimes I snow foamer with Purple Power Vehicle & Boat Wash & Super Clean mixture, which can be uswed as a striper wash for the entire car. I dry engines with leaf blower & or forced air. The use CarPro PERL, as you do...Thanks for your incredible knowledge!
HARTLAND DETAILER thanks for the information guys purple power sounds interesting 🙏🏻
Great tip using the steamer Paul, I always use the Jetwash and turn the power down, may give the streamer a go in future 👍👍👍👍
Nice video man. I usually just give stuff a wipe in the engine bay. My bigger issue is dead leaves in the gaps under the bonnet (and in the hatchback gap).....I don’t remember driving through a bloody forest, but it sure flipping seems like it.
Jim D Dam leaves get everywhere and we don’t have any trees I feel your pain
It’s always good to see your uploads, buddy👍🏻
My engine bay needs some serious TLC!
That's come up really well love the music to Paul and the commentary 👍
Id love to help out on one of your jobs you really inspire me Paul top fella
Another great video! Cleaned my engine bay a few times using a pressure washer but I'm going to try a steamer and your technique next time after watching this, I find when using pressure washer that your concerned about keeping the lance at a safe distance to avoid drenching the electric's and air filter etc that they'll be odd spots that have been missed
Another good video Paul made that engine look brand new again
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Awesome video
Really really good video Paul. Steam cleaning in engine bay is awesome. Same for wheel arches and suspension components.
I've got an engine bay video in the locker using... a pressure washer.
It's absolutely fine if you follow a couple of very easy basic principles.
Steamer does the very same thing though. 👍
Great idea using the steamer under the bonnet 👍
Enjoyed that one paul nice job as always 🙏🙏
Good vid👍 is it more therapeutic than cleaning a car, must of been cold you were sporting yr hoodie😀
Love the dirty intro 🤣 looks factory fresh with Perl, brilliant stuff, great tips Paul.
Lovely Jubbly, many years ago main dealers always used steam cleaners. I very much doubt new Skoda's have that much gloss paint under there, I've seen some new cars only have top coat around the edges now.
Nice one Paul. Never considered using a steamer on the engine. Great, safe idea! 👍
Great video Paul, I think I will invest in a steamer!!, plus I couldn’t wish to see a better engine bay being cleaned!!!!.
Ohhh good tips here pauly!
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Great video Paul. Need to invest in a steamer soon. It's on my list. Also need to try Perl at some point. It's one that escapes my memory every time I make an order.
Paul great video again and entertaining, You must have steam proof wrists😅. I need to give steam cleaning a try. Thanks.
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Great video as always - Steamer sold out, bugger
Nice one Paul, a steamer is next on my hardware list.
Took your advise and got a camera coming this week, so hopefully my audio will be louder.
Can you suggest some trigger spray bottles please. Being using autosmart but they’re just not cutting for me.
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Good tip about the steam cleaner, it's a shame I havn't got one. I'll have to go and buy one now. Did you clean your bonnet catches and regrease them?
Great video Paul
It would be safer to cover engine ecu rather than battery
Your absolutely correct Lee mines right at the back on the bulk head out the way good point though 👌🏻
good idea to steam it Paul......PERL also good, tend to use it on tyres with 50/50 dilution, and AM Dress for the engine bay, can't beat the coconut taste!! 😎 My in-house weather consultant tells me when its good car cleaning weather.....anything to get me out the house these days! ⛈
Can't beat the coconut taste, you actually drink it?
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@@Mogsy28uk Haha, good one bud!!!
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Hi Paul!
Good video as always!
Good tip about removing the grease / shine of the engine!!
Thank you!!
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It’s happened again...I watch another one of your vids and now I keep looking at steamers ....this addiction is costing me a fortune. Doc says I have Allsteamers disease..
Instead of using Evian in your steamer, just add some ONR, helps clean and acts as a water softener 👍
Paul Hamilton top tip Sir 💪🏻🇬🇧
Great video Paul, an area that doesn't get much publicity. I have a Tesla in this week so might give it a try 🤣🤣
Obsessive Car Detailer Hope your well Martin unplug it first 😂
Another cracking tutorial Paul 👍 what make is your steam cleaner?
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I never thought to use my steamer when I cleaned the engine a few months back but it's so obvious. 😁 I just used apc and a mf cloth but wasn't entirely happy with the result. I'll use your method next time. Great video mate. 👍👌😎
Has the wife found you yet? That does look good though, and good tip about the grease on the bonnet catch.
Was there any cheap Labradors hurt during this video Paul??
Engine heat soak from general usage is the primary reason for damage to the wire harness. I hate to think what the reason effects of steam will be after a few cleans. I think the real answer is to set something to mist to get it wet and mist to get it off. Simples
Nice job but unless u use a pressure washer or a hose, you'll never get all that dirt rinsed off. The steamer just blows it around where you can't wipe it off and then it just sits there. Using a hose is fine if you wrap up the electric bits.
Hi paul how do you clean your cloths and do you use a pre cleaner?
Thanks in return. 👍
I got etched water spots under the hood. Is polishing the only way to remove them?
Ooh, didn't know Nilfisk did a steamer.
Afternoon Paul hope your ok
Skoda is looking good. You said in one of you previous videos you was thinking or looking at getting a new car next year Any thoughts of your next wheels
South London probably another Skoda 🙌🏻
Where do you buy the steam cleaner,PAUL, was using?
Steven Hellawell it’s under the video www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/product.asp?ID=13348
Living in a flat I don't have a pressure washer but a steamer sounds a good option for small areas, can I use one in the fuel cap area? Oh since I also have sausage fingers what else are they good for? lol
Paul Crawford Errrr😉
My ocd is going nuts. Please turn your oil cap the right way round 😐
je valeting I know you’re the second person to say that 😂
How did you clean the battery itself?
Small amount of APC and a cloth
@@PaulDoldenDetails Thanks, got the exact same engine in our Monte estate but it's looking a bit of a mess, so perfect video to pop up in my feed!
Dan Watson perfect Dan
Happy place for the next 20 minutes. Your wife might just perform a Mrs Bobbit on you if your not careful 👍
Edward Sausage Fingers 🤣
Just high pressure the damn thing. That engine isn't made of sugar.
Actually took advice on my engine from another Detailer who used to work for Skoda I’ll stick with steam if you don’t mind but thanks 🙏🏻 for watching
Spark plugs not in a great place for power washing, and no main cover over the engine, better with the steamer, not much need the cover the battery tho, they a sealed unit.
Yeah, power wash the interior while you're at it too, plastics and leather won't melt will they?
JWL you can power wash 90% of engines safely, I’ve done hundreds over the years, as long as you know what your doing. That said if your not confident or you just don’t like that option then a steam cleaner is not just safer but actually better than a cold wash.
@@paulhamilton6013 hi Paul I totally get that. My comment was aimed at bikerboy and his initial silly remarks.
An engine bay just needs a wipe with a damp microfiber, anything more and the risk of damage is increased ten fold, i like your videos though paul the format is good but the risk on modern cars is waaaaaaaay to costly to copy anything you or anyone else for that matter. I get a good enough clean using a damp microfiber and surfex HD. Update: if you use Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber care that can go on with a damp bay and it can be left to dry
You can wash your engine bay how ever you want!
Because it's your's. Maybe next time wear a nice bikini 👌😁
Paul stop stop stop the video my OCD is going through the roof your engine oil filler cap is the wrong way round do us a favour dude turn it around so the oil symbol is facing the front 😂😂😂😂
South London and that’s my fault 🥱
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Rob Prince Thanks Rob 👍🏼