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Power wash or Not?

  • 02-06-2014 11:31pm
    #1
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭


    So my car is going back on the road tomorrow, after 3 months of it sitting around I'm going to give it some TLC just like it always did prior to me taking it off the road.

    I usually give it the whole hog of wash dry polish etc and I'm also going to do the engine bay. Now the engine bay is fairly clean as I always rubbed it down and cleaned it off but now it's gone grubby looking from sitting up.

    I'm wondering is it best to power wash it or not or is power washing an engine bay a no no? I will cover any electrical connection plus the altenator. What do ye guys think is best practice?


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  • #2
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    obezyana wrote: »
    So my car is going back on the road tomorrow, after 3 months of it sitting around I'm going to give it some TLC just like it always did prior to me taking it off the road.

    I usually give it the whole hog of wash dry polish etc and I'm also going to do the engine bay. Now the engine bay is fairly clean as I always rubbed it down and cleaned it off but now it's gone grubby looking from sitting up.

    I'm wondering is it best to power wash it or not or is power washing an engine bay a no no? I will cover any electrical connection plus the altenator. What do ye guys think is best practice?

    I've powerwashed mine and had no problems at all with it, done it in short bursts though, if you want to be safe about the connections stick electrical tape on them, just a suggestion


  • #3
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭obezyana


    Yeah I was thinking of wrapping the altenator and connections in cling film then power wash and see how it goes.


  • #4
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    I've done plenty of engine bays - biggest thing is to cover the altenator; a microfiber cloth or similar should be enough, just to keep the heavy water off it.
    It is recommended that you cover electrical connections, but to be honest, I never did, unless it was an aftermarket addition, such as basalt for upgraded lights, etc, and never had an issue.
    It would be worth pulling out the cabin filter, or replace it afterwards if it needs to be done, as if it gets wet, you might end up with a foggy windscreen.


  • #5
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭obezyana


    Curran wrote: »
    I've done plenty of engine bays - biggest thing is to cover the altenator; a microfiber cloth or similar should be enough, just to keep the heavy water off it.
    It is recommended that you cover electrical connections, but to be honest, I never did, unless it was an aftermarket addition, such as basalt for upgraded lights, etc, and never had an issue.
    It would be worth pulling out the cabin filter, or replace it afterwards if it needs to be done, as if it gets wet, you might end up with a foggy windscreen.

    Thanks :) I never even thought of the pollen filter that's a good idea.


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