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  1. Threeofnine

    Threeofnine Formula Junior

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    #1 Threeofnine, Jul 21, 2023
    The engine bay of my Testarossa is fairly dirty. I have never detailed an engine before. What is the way to safely do it?

    I have watched a few YouTube videos related to engine bay detailing. People typically soak down the entire bay with soap, scrub, and then rinse with a water hose. I am a bit nervous about spraying my engine bay with a garden hose, should I be?
     
  2. turbo-joe

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    #2 turbo-joe, Jul 21, 2023
    important is when finished to dry all for no corrosion
     
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  3. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 World Champ
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    #3 Edward 96GTS, Jul 21, 2023
    try dry icing. go to a professional.
    watch the youtube videeo “i am detailing”.
     
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  4. Gary Sandberg

    Gary Sandberg Formula Junior

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    #4 Gary Sandberg, Jul 21, 2023
    Be gentle. Keep in mind the brittleness of the plastic connectors!!! Ask me how I know:eek::(
     
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  5. kartboy1234

    kartboy1234 Formula Junior

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    #5 kartboy1234, Jul 21, 2023
    Can you post pictures of the engine? You can get things wet, but I'd watch out about how much water you use. Maybe use a spray bottle of degreaser and clean localized areas.

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  6. Threeofnine

    Threeofnine Formula Junior

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    #6 Threeofnine, Jul 21, 2023
    Sure. This car is almost my daily driver and the engine bay has not been cleaned since I bought it nearly 2 years ago.
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  7. kartboy1234

    kartboy1234 Formula Junior

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    #7 kartboy1234, Jul 24, 2023
    Looks like it's just a lot of dust. So use rags you could throw away, some soapy water and lightly wipe everything down. Watch out for electrical connectors and water that pools ontop of the engine. Overall shouldn't be hard to clean. Mine has some grease on top of the engine and I'll use simple green for that

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