I've a 996 TT and the engine bay could do with a detailing... it's not super oily or dirty, more dusty and a general build up of light grime.

What's the best way of doing it - steam clean or a degreaser and brush? Any 'sensitive' spots to be wary of (i.e. air filter, electronics)?

TIA - this forum is really helpful and wonderfully a**hole free. Makes a nice change.

 

just leave the lid closed, its not worth looking at, gets my vote for one of the most pathetic looking engine bays ever on a car costing more than $20k

 

The beauty is on the outside and how she performs,not what's under the hood.

 

Lots of threads on cleaning the engine. Keep away from air intakes and don't use too high of a pressure.

 

I just use soap and water with one of these from Griots.
http://s7d4.scene7.com/s7ondemand/zoom/flasht_zoom.jsp?company=GriotsGarage&zoomwidth=580 &zoomheight=580&sku=10219

 

Speedy,

This might help:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...fessional.html

There are plenty more detailing threads in the Detailing sub-forum under Tech. Good luck.

 

You just get regular service and protect your car from solid dirt. You can also use vacuum or steam treatment for cleaning engine. Never use water for cleaning engine. Few peoples are cleaning their car engine with water.

 

+1 on not using direct water. I've used a steam cleaner before with great results.

 

I agree with you. I am doing same thing when I am cleaning my car's engine. If you have few other tips so keep sharing with me.

 

Thanks guys! Steam cleaning sounds like the way to go...

Went for a very nice drive at the weekend, first time I've taken it for a decent spin of any length. Everything else just seems so slow and it's so easy to drive at high speeds. Too easy...

 

i just use rags and spray bottom with soapy water / simple green. works real well but dont spray on too much simple green as it's not so good for alum.

even a wet towel works well if the engine bay is just dusty and slightly grimy. a 5-10 min job. don't use armor all type of protectant much except on hoses since that'll attract dirty.

pros use brushes for a spotless result. i may try that next time when i have more time.

 

That's so funny ~ I went to up to my brothers 55 north and I was just cursing along and the other cars just seemed like cows in a field standing still ... then I looked down and I was 100+ I'm not even a good driver - she just loves to run and makes cruising a sweet sweet thing. And to think I was going to go back to a big block ..There is a replacement for displacement .... freedom ~~~;}

 

My car lives in a corrosive marine environment so I avoid water and touch up engine bay with some Boeshield T-9 spray and a microfiber rag. Avoid belts, alt, and electrics if you can. Gleaming results.