Has anyone on here done it ? What pressure do you usually set the washer on ?

 

i wouldnt recommend it.

wet it, spray it down with degreaser, let it sit for 10 min, then rinse. brush heavily dirty areas if you need to.

I dont even cover the alternator or battery, i just dont directly spray at it.

I have never had problems.

 

I thought you said you wouldn't recommend it? Make sure all of your vital eletrical and any other sensitive areas with tape or another waterproof covering.

 

lol i should have mentioned the engine is out

 

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i wouldnt recomment pressure washing it, but a hose is fine.

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LOL, thats clears things up

 

well i have a steam cleaner also. Cause i dont think just a hose is gonna get alot of this off. I could be wrong though.

 

You're fine pressure washing it..

even with the engine in. Most people get all worried it will seep into their engine, which could happen, but it isn't that likely unless your gaskets are ****..

Anways, i spray it down with degreaser and let it sit. then it hit with the power washer, let it dry, wet it down, degreaser, scrub it, power washer, repeat until my bay is clean then the engine goes back in. I think I was using a 25 degree nozzle

 

Im a detailer at a Honda dealer and have detailed for about 8 years, and in all that time there isnt a case where i havnt pressure washed an engine bay I dont think. if its a really picky customer and i need to put their air filter in a plastic bag i will, but seriously, it wont hurt anything unless the wand is a few inches away from lets say, the dizzy cap or something.

 

One word for you HONDABRITE!
that stuff is great for cleaning engine bays

 

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simple green &gt; that

 

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SIMPLE GREEN
let it sit
patience is everything

 

If you're using Simple Green, just make sure you dilute to a 1:1 solution since it is sold in concentrated formula.

Here's a few picture of my engine bay details...

 

where do u find that hondabrite stuff.

So if i use a 25 degrees nozzle then it shouldnt hurt anything ? Did u play with the pressure at all ? This is a pretty big pressure washer i think like 2700 psi

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...e=Yes

 

bump ...where do u get hondabrite

 

Use aluminum foil to cover stuff you don't want to get wet. Works great - folds tight around it, easy to put on and easy to take off.

 

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you can get it at any local honda dealership in the parts department.. its like $13 but i got it for $8 with my friends discount.. works good but judging by the pics simple green may be the way to go!
Hey Brad, Are those pics from just simple green being applied or did you armoral that sucker too???? i cant seem to get a shine like that from hondabrite

 

damm thats alot . Ill try both. And btw the engine bay is emptry the only thing in there is the harness which im just gonna put in a plastic bag and the fuse box and MC and CMC

 

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Actually I used Simple Green in the past, but these details are done with Meguiar's Safe D-Greaser and Meguiar's Hyper Dressing 1:1

Another example...

 

wow... cleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeean!!!!! im gonna have to try that

 

So brad.....would u reccomend the simple green,or would u say the meguiars works better,because those engines look amazing!

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2015892

 

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I completely stand by Meguiar's Safe D-Greaser, they call it so because it's strong enough to clean the engine bay, yet it's still safe on the paint in case of overspray. It's part of their Detailer Line that's produced for high volume shops, so it's formulated for speed.

The problem with Simple Green is that it comes concentrated and most people forget to dilute it. Even at 1:1 dilution Simple Green is still too stong, and you can run the risk of eating through the valve cover krinkle coat

Find something that works for you, and stick with it

 

Where do u even find that Meguiar's stuff dont think ive seen it, however i could be wrong since i was never looking for it

 

degreaser and a scrubbing brush work then rinse.

brad. ur engine bays look excellent im gonna try that 1:1 simple green mix thanks