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AaronR33
Senior Member
571
02-06-2018, 12:48 AM
#1
So to go along with the various other areas of the car the previous owner never bothered looking after my engine bay is absolutely filthy. Can anyone recommend any techniques or products for getting all the usually grease and **** off? I don't have any products or money to buy any with so if there's soon good household alternatives I'd love to hear about them!

Thanks,
Aaron

Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here
AaronR33
02-06-2018, 12:48 AM #1

So to go along with the various other areas of the car the previous owner never bothered looking after my engine bay is absolutely filthy. Can anyone recommend any techniques or products for getting all the usually grease and **** off? I don't have any products or money to buy any with so if there's soon good household alternatives I'd love to hear about them!

Thanks,
Aaron


Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
02-06-2018, 01:44 AM
#2
You can also try using a kararcher if you cover all electric with clingfilm but be carefull when doing this.
Have the lance more on spray than jet....
Lexusboy
02-06-2018, 01:44 AM #2

You can also try using a kararcher if you cover all electric with clingfilm but be carefull when doing this.
Have the lance more on spray than jet....

Tango
Senior Member
314
02-06-2018, 02:30 AM
#3
Lexusboy You can also try using a kararcher if you cover all electric with clingfilm but be carefull when doing this.
Have the lance more on spray than jet....

Doesn't shift the dirt and grease on its own though, but OK to rinse off the APC after it's been applied and agitated with a brush.

IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Tango
02-06-2018, 02:30 AM #3

Lexusboy You can also try using a kararcher if you cover all electric with clingfilm but be carefull when doing this.
Have the lance more on spray than jet....

Doesn't shift the dirt and grease on its own though, but OK to rinse off the APC after it's been applied and agitated with a brush.


IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

bounty`
Senior Member
328
02-06-2018, 02:51 AM
#4
GUNK is a really good product from what I've seen, and Muc-Off too Smile

But a sponge and warm water, aggitated works quite well if its not completley caked in grease etc.

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bounty`
02-06-2018, 02:51 AM #4

GUNK is a really good product from what I've seen, and Muc-Off too Smile

But a sponge and warm water, aggitated works quite well if its not completley caked in grease etc.


[Image: OJCSig.jpg]
DanielWatts Banging 9.5J Wheels 'coz that's how you roll

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
02-06-2018, 03:13 AM
#5
I just use whatever car shampoo I've got lying around, with a sponge/cloth to apply/agitate, and then clean off with a 2nd cloth. Got some old turtle wax I bought from halfords ages ago before I knew about cleaning cars, that seems to work quite well.
toxo
02-06-2018, 03:13 AM #5

I just use whatever car shampoo I've got lying around, with a sponge/cloth to apply/agitate, and then clean off with a 2nd cloth. Got some old turtle wax I bought from halfords ages ago before I knew about cleaning cars, that seems to work quite well.

AaronR33
Senior Member
571
02-06-2018, 03:22 AM
#6
Cheers for the advice folks, i'll get crackin thisafternoon and update!

Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here
AaronR33
02-06-2018, 03:22 AM #6

Cheers for the advice folks, i'll get crackin thisafternoon and update!


Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
02-06-2018, 04:06 AM
#7
dont forget before and after photos or you didnt do it lol :p

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jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
02-06-2018, 04:06 AM #7

dont forget before and after photos or you didnt do it lol :p


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

AaronR33
Senior Member
571
02-06-2018, 04:09 AM
#8
is300_dino dont forget before and after photos or you didnt do it lol :p

Ofcourse Wink

Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here
AaronR33
02-06-2018, 04:09 AM #8

is300_dino dont forget before and after photos or you didnt do it lol :p

Ofcourse Wink


Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here

daz@likwidart
Senior Member
368
02-06-2018, 04:44 AM
#9
the own brand tesco cleaner works very well, i used this on mine before i sprayed the engine bay. when its all clean just get your self a spay detailer and just go over it once a week to keep it up. look forward to seeing some photos.
daz@likwidart
02-06-2018, 04:44 AM #9

the own brand tesco cleaner works very well, i used this on mine before i sprayed the engine bay. when its all clean just get your self a spay detailer and just go over it once a week to keep it up. look forward to seeing some photos.

AaronR33
Senior Member
571
02-06-2018, 05:40 AM
#10
Ok, this was just with a small bucket of hot water with some old car shampoo in it, using a cloth for applying and another one for wiping off.

Before

[Image: 001-1.jpg]

After

[Image: 002.jpg]

Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here
AaronR33
02-06-2018, 05:40 AM #10

Ok, this was just with a small bucket of hot water with some old car shampoo in it, using a cloth for applying and another one for wiping off.

Before

[Image: 001-1.jpg]

After

[Image: 002.jpg]


Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here

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