Detailing engine bay without water, tornador,steamer and liquids etc.

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Hello all,

Is there any way to safely detail an engine bay without any steamer, tornador, water, too much liquid etc.?

All I have is meguiars APC and tatty towels, mothers brushes and wheel woolies. I have no experience with engine bays, have no idea what is what in there and do not want to risk anything. Just a way to make it look nicer. All I know how to do is check my oil, coolant, washer fluid and that's about it.

1. If I could use APC and towels to just wipe down whatever I can, what ratio would it be used at? 10:1? I use this for tire maintenance and 4:1 for neglected tires.

2. Can I use Aerospace 303 as an engine bay protectant?

TIA
 
You're fine with Meguiar's APC at 4:1 or 10:1. Use a spray bottle with water and clean towels to rinse and dry residue of APC. 303 should work fine as protectant.
 
LEDetailing said:
You're fine with Meguiar's APC at 4:1 or 10:1. Use a spray bottle with water and clean towels to rinse and dry residue of APC. 303 should work fine as protectant.
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Awesome, thank you!
 
I am not a huge proponent of spraying down modern engine bays with water either. To many electrical connectors and sensors.

I think your strategy is just fine. You could even try just a damp towel to wipe down whatever you can reach. Fortunately, if you are referring to the engine compartment in your Honda Accord, its pretty roomy, so you can reach a good deal of it. And using any plastic protectant that doesnt leave a residue is fine. 303 is a good one.
 
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Jaretr1 said:
I am not a huge proponent of spraying down modern engine bays with water either. To many electrical connectors and sensors.

I think your strategy is just fine. You could even try just a damp towel to wipe down whatever you can reach. Fortunately, if you are referring to the engine compartment in your Honda Accord, its pretty roomy, so you can reach a good deal of it. And using any plastic protectant that doesnt leave a residue is fine. 303 is a good one.
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Thank you! Well the Accord will be a starting point, but I want to try this on any car I detail :D
 
Jaretr1 said:
I am not a huge proponent of spraying down modern engine bays with water either. To many electrical connectors and sensors.

I think your strategy is just fine. You could even try just a damp towel to wipe down whatever you can reach. Fortunately, if you are referring to the engine compartment in your Honda Accord, its pretty roomy, so you can reach a good deal of it. And using any plastic protectant that doesnt leave a residue is fine. 303 is a good one.
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Been power washing modern engines for years and it's never been an issue. Modern engines have sealed spark plugs.
 
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