Washing the 458 Spider

I've been pressure washing the engine bay for years. Did it with my 430 and do it frequently with my 458.

 

I put a towel over the engine and close the cover. Then I remove the towel and blow off or wipe any excess water. My engine compartment always looks brand new.

 

This is a great idea...provided the engine is not hot. I will try it. Memo to self: remove towels before starting engine!

 

I use a master blaster over the entire car and engine bay to blow off road dust, then I use a waterless/rinseless spray (Griots) with 800 pile MF towels. Check out autogeek....they show the procedure. Much better and quicker than a bucket and hose if you are cleaning off road dust. If you have caked on dirt mud, then the full wet wash may be in order. I don't get my Ferrari in those situations.

 

I bought this wash brush at Walmart for $6 specifically to wash inside the wheel wells. A bucket of soapy water and this brush worked surprisingly well

Mother's makes one that looks good too for $10

Amazon.com: Mothers Wheel & Wheel Well Long Handled Brush: Automotive

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yes...the ccb's are hardly dirty brakes compared too corrosive pad/steel rotar emissions. I waxed my wheels with rejex. That said, the wheels wipe clean off with the griots or other brand(s) ...waterless rinseless cleaners. They are mild and lubricated detergents. Wheel wells, I would use a hose and nozzle. Don't need it if you drive on dry roads.

 

It was meant to be driven in the rain, no need to worry about air intakes. I say get it wet, drive it in the rain, wash it like it's a car... set yourself free. Wash it with common sense, it is no different than any other car.