Any bits that should not get wet? Was thinking a little spritz of APC, some agitation and then a rinse at low pressure with the pressure washer. Any problems with this?

 

You're good to go. Couple of things to remember:

1. Warm the engine up for about 5 minutes...this allows most of the water to turn into steam rather than sitting around

2. Plug intake with a mf towel or foil...remember to remove once complete

3. Blow dry engine after final rinse and run the engine for another 5 minutes

 

Use deionized, distilled, or low hardness water. If you have hard water, and the water evaporates from the engine heat, you will have a serious time cleaning water spots.

bob

 

great info thanks guys!

 

I always forget that not everyone uses DI water....+1. DI or soft water is a MUST when cleaning the engine bay. Definitely cuts down the time of chasing water spots.

 

Moe is absolutely right.

I have been an unfortunate victim of terrible water (private well, >550 ppm TDS!) I won't even do my pre-rinse any more without it. Most save DI water for final rinse, but after the damage that was done on my clear coat in the past, my GT2 will never see anything but RO or DI water.

bob

 

Thanks Moe!

 

You're welcome...let us know how it turns out.