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Originally Posted by Chewy5
Over the years my engine area under the hood has gotten dirty.
How can i clean it and get it back to looking new?
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Originally Posted by Chewy5
Can I use soap and water with a microfiber cloth to wipe everything down manually? Then spray everything down with water from a hose?
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Yes, but if the bay is already pretty dirty and greasy, you will need more than just soap and water.
Consider stocking up on degreasers, iron removers, and (alkaline) cleaners.
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Originally Posted by Chewy5
On youtube I see some engines look absolutely spotless and clean like brand new. How do they keep their engines like that?
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Originally Posted by Chewy5
Alternatively, are there any paid services that will clean the engine area? I was under the impression that there are services to clean the outside and interior of the car (i.e. passenger areas), will they clean the engine area under the hood?
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Sure - most detailers will offer engine bay cleaning. Call around for pricing.
I have no idea what a reasonable price would be, since I never considered paying for that service. Not that my engine bay is spotless, but since I am the only person that normally seas it, I am OK keeping it "clean enough for me".
If you want to impress bro's (no woman will ever care), you may need to go further.
HTH,
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