Degreasing wipes (off the shelf or DIY) to wipe down engine bay?

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I have no idea if this will be absolute blasphemy on auto detailing board, but here it goes.

My 2006 Sentra's engine bay has never been cleaned. I do not have equipment or power/water outlets in my parking area. So far, I have been tolerating but now it is so bad that it is 'revolting'. When I open the hood and I do not stand it. It doesn't have too much plastic like most of the current gen. of vehicles. Its all open. So I thought I could get off-the-shelf degreasing wipes or make it myself using diluted APC (Super Clean or Simple green) and terry towels to wipe it down as much as I can. Afterwards, I can use waterless wash to make it look a little cleaner.

Good idea or a bad idea?
 
SixZee said:
Good idea or a bad idea?
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Good idea. I teach

Kosmetic Engine Detailing


This is basically what you're doing. I don't ever use wipes, just,

Good brushes for agitating and getting into shapes and crevises
Any liquid cleaner - heck I always have SONAX Glass Cleaner near me
Any rubber/vinyl dressing - if you use a rubber/vinyl dressing CLEANER/CONDITIONER - you can just use ONE product
Fluffy microfiber scrap towels - the fluffy bits get into the tight areas to "wipe" clean.
Compressed air - I used either the MetroVack Sidekick or a Tornador Blow Out Gun


KISS - Keep it Simple Simon


Check this older write-up out,


How to do cosmetic engine detailing




IN the above write-up I show this,

Blackfire_Engine_Detailer.jpg




It's not made any more but ANY rubber/vinyl cleaner/conditioner will work.




:)
 
Mike Phillips said:
This video also covers Cosmetic Engine Detailing


How to Clean Your Car's Engine - Both Cosmetic Engine Detailing & Engine Degreaser and Water Detailing - New Video Series




:)
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Thanks, Mike.

I actually watched this video before I posted the thread. The only problem is, I do not have air blower and most electrical connections are open. I am hesitant that the liquid may seep into those electrical connections and I will end up shorting something. Out of that concern, I thought, I could gently wipe things down with towels or wipes, extra cautious near electrical connections. I do plan to remove the battery before even I wipe it down. It will not be as clean as you show in the video but honestly, I will ecstatic if it is as clean as the yellow Dodge before you made it shine.
 
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SixZee said:
Thanks, Mike.

I actually watched this video before I posted the thread. The only problem is, I do not have air blower and most electrical connections are open. I am hesitant that the liquid may seep into those electrical connections and I will end up shorting something.

Out of that concern, I thought, I could gently wipe things down with towels or wipes, extra cautious near electrical connections.

I do plan to remove the battery before even I wipe it down. It will not be as clean as you show in the video but honestly, I will ecstatic if it is as clean as the yellow Dodge before you made it shine.
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Now I get you. The above info explains the "wipes".

I say go for it.

What are you working on?



:)
 
Mike Phillips said:
Now I get you. The above info explains the "wipes".

I say go for it.

What are you working on?



:)
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Thank you.

Its 2006 Sentra. This is my experimental vehicle. Another is a 2015 Forester. If I manage to do anything without breaking on 2006 Sentra, I work on 2015 Forester.
 
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