Novice Mercedes Sprinter engine bay detail.

[wing commander]

I had a very pleasurable experience today detailing my van.I used Black Fire APC and Chemical Guys Silk Shine.I wanted to clean without a hose or pressure washer because of all the sensors and computer stuff that might get wet.I removed the air box,engine cover,and ducts.I diluted apc 10-1 and sprayed on a low cost microfiber 16 x 16 for cleaning the non removable areas.The removed parts got a mothers giant toothbrush/apc and water hose treatment.After everything was clean and dry I sprayed the removed parts with Silk Shine then wiped excess with a new micro that was then used to apply Silk to the non removed areas.To get into the areas my fingers could not I used a chopstick to move the rag with Silk on it around.As a last step I used XMT spray wax for the painted areas.As a first timer this forum had me full of confidence that I could do it.Thank you AutoGeek for such great advice and products.

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[oldmodman]

Looks very clean and new.

Was it more difficult to clean due to diesel fuel and general oiliness?

 

[davey g-force]

Looks good! :xyxthumbs:

Man, that's a small engine bay!

 

[wing commander]

Looks very clean and new.

Was it more difficult to clean due to diesel fuel and general oiliness?

It was mostly dry bugs/wings/leaves also rustproofing wax. I still have not removed all of the wax drips because I do not know what to use that will not harm the black plastic.