Cleaning engine bay, who does it?

[deftsound]

im paranoid too actually, last time i did it i got water down in a spark plug well and had problems for a few days

 

[BooWFO]

tire foam makes it shiny but dang it makes parts greasy and a PITA to work with.
If you want someone else to do it check with detail shops most steam clean the engine bay with a detail job, or at least the good ones do.
I use a combo approach, Castrol super clean for real dirty engine bays, then rinse then simple green, rinse. Do mine at least every other wash. Gotta keep the bay clean spend too much time under the hood for a dirty bay.

 

[281pony]

called a local detailer. they charge 120 bucks for a full exterior detail.

wax, detail, ect and a complete underside and engine bay cleaning. i think i will have that done.

 

[timeless2]

called a local detailer. they charge 120 bucks for a full exterior detail.

wax, detail, ect and a complete underside and engine bay cleaning. i think i will have that done.

If you have got the money, go for it.
Just make sure the lot porter does not get some good burnouts in while you are waiting or are gone.

 

[281pony]

if i get this car in cleaning need, i wont be leaving the detailer.

i might even sit inside it while he works

 

[sgarlic]

I use Gunk spray on engine decreaser in a can for really tough stuff. Haven't needed it yet on my '04, but it did wonders on my old foxbody. Simple green works just as well if not better.. I just happen to have like 3 extra cans of Gunk in my closet.

I use CD2 detailer to make it all shiny and wet looking.. stays that way for a month or more usually.

Lastly, I use a steam cleaner I bought from Walmart's website (a Eureka something or other, big yellow one) to clean the wiring harnesses, nooks & crannies, etc.

 

[shotime]

Here be mine...all it takes is one good cleaning w/ degreaser and then keeping it shined up. I always detail whenever I wash the car.

 

[LI98GTStang]

Here is a recent pic of mine post Steeda STB install. I also use easy green and rinse off with hose, but only on light mist so I can control where the water goes. I follow up with interior cleaner/protectant, but not that real shiny stuff. I personally prefer the "satin" look. As all have said previously, placing a plastic bag over the altenator and coil packs if you have them, just in case.

I hate those shallow fins on the cam covers (valve covers). PITA to get in there.