Cleaning Under the Hood

[sceneiskeen]

My friend is a idiot and said just take a pressure washer and spray it.

But wouldnt that mess things up electrical things.

such as alternator and what not?

What do i need to do to clean the underside of my hood with a pressure washer.


i have this stuff its diluted acid, eats brake dust off like no ones business, i want to use it under the hood.

what should i cover?

[Loochy88]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

i am not comfortable with the pressure washer under the hood. i tape off anything electrical when i wash it (low pressure with a hose after using some degreaser).

I prefer the degreaser and a rag method myself. It takes a while longer, but does a better job.

[gugdathug3]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

i am not comfortable with the pressure washer under the hood. i tape off anything electrical when i wash it (low pressure with a hose after using some degreaser).

I prefer the degreaser and a rag method myself. It takes a while longer, but does a better job.

yea, i'd do it this way myself.

[kristen]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

my method for all my cars since day one.....pop the hood, prop hood up, turn on hose, spray the sh!t out of it, add cleaner(nuwave), let it sit for a couple mins, spray the sh!t out of it again, towel dry! then i can floss my teeth in the shinny glow!

[tmon930]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

my method for all my cars since day one.....pop the hood, prop hood up, turn on hose, spray the sh!t out of it, add cleaner(nuwave), let it sit for a couple mins, spray the sh!t out of it again, towel dry! then i can floss my teeth in the shinny glow!

doesn't ever mess anything up?

[Sean_99_3.8]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

my method for all my cars since day one.....pop the hood, prop hood up, turn on hose, spray the sh!t out of it, add cleaner(nuwave), let it sit for a couple mins, spray the sh!t out of it again, towel dry! then i can floss my teeth in the shinny glow!

I do the same thing.
just dont spray directly onto the electrical stuff

[Shad0wguy]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

Or cover the alternator and coil pack with some plastic bags and duct tape.

[Christopherrr]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

Spray away...

I just take it easy around fuse boxes and around the PCM.

Just spray and let dry for a few before driving. The only concern is the acessory belt slipping because of wet componets.

[dmw319]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

ive used a pressure washer as well. the only way some of the electrical stuff will get damaged is it you try and use it while its wet, or if the water sits too long it can begin to rust. just make sure everythings dry when youre done and you will be ok :)

[Christopherrr]

Re: Cleaning Under the Hood

ive used a pressure washer as well. the only way some of the electrical stuff will get damaged is it you try and use it while its wet, or if the water sits too long it can begin to rust. just make sure everythings dry when youre done and you will be ok :)

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Oh if you don't remember I hit your webpage a few months ago and we emailed a few times...that's when I found out you wrecked your ride. Sorry again...