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pnyklr · 05-24-2016, 05:32 PM

For the engine bay?

TXsilvy · 05-24-2016, 05:34 PM

and a brush. don't use a pressure washer unless you have an extremely dirty engine bay. mcguires foaming tire shine on everything after the green and hose will make it look new again.

BRZN · 05-24-2016, 06:50 PM

On a 5th Gen Camaro, why do you believe you can't you use a pressure washer? All the electrical connectors are water tight.

pnyklr · 05-24-2016, 07:05 PM

Too much pressure, don't want to blow any hoses off or inject water where is doesn't belong.

Its not filthy enough to require a brush.

Thanks for the advice..

Dizzy82 · 05-24-2016, 07:26 PM

Great for the wheels too.

My 5th · 06-03-2016, 04:19 PM

I power wash my engine bay all the time. Never had a single problem. I work in a very dirty, dusty environment, and even when parked the dirt/dust finds its way under the hood. I clean my Cold Air Inductions filter 3-5 times a year.

BRZN · 06-05-2016, 07:24 AM

Yup, what My 5th just stated. I do the same on just about any vehicle using the OBD II. Damn near everything is water tight under the hood. You won't blow off hoses or damage electronics. Makes the job so much easier!

rdanzel · 06-08-2016, 04:12 AM

Simple Green is a good cleaner but it can speed up the corrosion process on bare aluminums. I like using Purple Power. This product can be diluted depending on how dirty your engine bay.

havelegs · 06-08-2016, 05:16 AM

Cover alternator?

derek1387 · 06-08-2016, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdanzel

Simple Green is a good cleaner but it can speed up the corrosion process on bare aluminums. I like using Purple Power. This product can be diluted depending on how dirty your engine bay.

Dont ever ever use that on paint, glass, etc. Will etch badly!

BRZN · 06-08-2016, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havelegs

Cover alternator?

If it makes you feel better then go ahead and cover it. I don't. However, I don't deliberately spray from my high pressure wand directly at the alternator either. The garden hose shouldn't have enough pressure to cause any harm. I do scrub it with an All Purpose Cleaner and brush if dirty.

Modern electronics are water tight.

05-24-2016, 05:32 PM	#1
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Simple Green and a Garden Hose For the engine bay? __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

05-24-2016, 05:34 PM	#2
TXsilvy Drives: camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 149	and a brush. don't use a pressure washer unless you have an extremely dirty engine bay. mcguires foaming tire shine on everything after the green and hose will make it look new again. __________________ 1969 pro street heads/cam/blown/meth 408 LS

05-24-2016, 06:50 PM	#3
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	On a 5th Gen Camaro, why do you believe you can't you use a pressure washer? All the electrical connectors are water tight. __________________

05-24-2016, 07:05 PM	#4
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Too much pressure, don't want to blow any hoses off or inject water where is doesn't belong. Its not filthy enough to require a brush. Thanks for the advice.. __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

05-24-2016, 07:26 PM	#5
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06-03-2016, 04:19 PM	#6
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I power wash my engine bay all the time. Never had a single problem. I work in a very dirty, dusty environment, and even when parked the dirt/dust finds its way under the hood. I clean my Cold Air Inductions filter 3-5 times a year. __________________ Meh

06-05-2016, 07:24 AM	#7
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	Yup, what My 5th just stated. I do the same on just about any vehicle using the OBD II. Damn near everything is water tight under the hood. You won't blow off hoses or damage electronics. Makes the job so much easier! __________________

06-08-2016, 04:12 AM	#8
rdanzel Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 249	Simple Green is a good cleaner but it can speed up the corrosion process on bare aluminums. I like using Purple Power. This product can be diluted depending on how dirty your engine bay.

06-08-2016, 05:16 AM	#9
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 995	Cover alternator? __________________ 24 LT1 M6 Sharkskin Metallic