Cleaning?

[Gambit]

As I pick up my Supra tomorrow ?http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/buttrock.gif ?http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ?the first thing I intend to do is clean, clean and clean some more. The question I have is how do you peeps clean the engine bay and which method works best, I don't want to screw up the electrics by blasting it with water, or worse.

[UltraFlynn]

I've always covered all electrical bits in cling film and then use soapy water and a toothbrush stuck on the end of a bit of bamboo.

BUT....... That was in the days of the Mitsubishi FTO ... I havn't decided what to do with the Supra yet. http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I'm sure there are special cleaning fluids you can get.

[Martin F]

Don't use a pressure washer under the bonnet, it's a recipe for disaster.

Just use your favourite engine bay cleaner (Autoglym do a good one) and some soapy water. Then you can use a combination of waxes, metal polish and plastic cleaner to make the bits shiny.

[EmmaG]

Don't forget you can alway ask Alex at Serious performance what he recommends, (we have club discount with him) So far his advice has been excellent. http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Good luck with cleaning your new toy and don't forget to post up some pictures when you get the car http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Cuthbert]

This may sound a bit odd, but try petrol on the engine itself (yes really! ), & rinse with water. Don't let it dry naturally, use a cloth to wipe off the water.