what areas should be covered with a plastic bag before cleaning the engine bay? The battery and
08-22-2004, 11:16 AM
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what areas should be covered with a plastic bag before cleaning the engine bay? The battery and
what else?
Plus, some people say let the car sit for a while before starting. Others say start it immediately to start the drying process. What's the consensus?
TIA.
Plus, some people say let the car sit for a while before starting. Others say start it immediately to start the drying process. What's the consensus?
TIA.
08-22-2004, 11:43 AM
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What I do is leave the battery cover tray on. Once you have hosed things off get all the water out
with lots of compressed air. This only really works if you have a big air compressor. In a pinch a leaf blower will do.
08-22-2004, 11:56 AM
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In the S4, not much, just don't use a high pressure stream. Clean it when it's warm, start it
immediately after (or blow it off with a leaf blower first and then start it) to help with the drying process.
08-22-2004, 04:30 PM
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Well my INternet access went out just after I posted this. I went ahead and had a warm engine. I
sprayed the P21S Total Auto Wash stuff all over and let it sit for a minute. Then I used a light water spray and sprayed everything. I really didn't need to agitate much at all. That stuff works great!!
After everything was dry, I applied some One Grand Exterior Rubber & Vinyl Treatment and everything looks brand new. I'll take a picture later.
Thanks for the advice everyone. Easy mod that works miracles.
After everything was dry, I applied some One Grand Exterior Rubber & Vinyl Treatment and everything looks brand new. I'll take a picture later.
Thanks for the advice everyone. Easy mod that works miracles.
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08-22-2004, 05:36 PM
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Agreed. That's what I've done. I just make sure the engine is cold before doing it...
(let it sit in the driveway overnight) and leave it to dry for several hours after washing.
-Dave Pramanik
-Dave Pramanik
08-22-2004, 06:04 PM
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My engine was warm (I could touch everything with my hand) and I started the engine about 20 minutes
after finishing it. I didn't have any problems.
YMMV........
YMMV........