Dusty engine bay
03-04-2018, 10:36 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Dusty engine bay
The last time I wet-cleaned an engine bay (1972 PL510) I spent the next two years replacing just about every rubber component under the hood... piece by piece. Needless to say that was the last time I used Gunk Foaming Engine cleaner.
The engine compartment on my '05 C2 is not terribly dirty, but it is dusty. Carrera White exacerbates the issue. Every time i see a squeaky clean engine bay I am tempted to do something more than spot cleaning with a damp microfiber cloth as I currently do.
Is there a safe and effective way to clean the bay of a 997? The used cars at my local P-dealer all have flawlessly clean bays. What's the secret? Steam?
The engine compartment on my '05 C2 is not terribly dirty, but it is dusty. Carrera White exacerbates the issue. Every time i see a squeaky clean engine bay I am tempted to do something more than spot cleaning with a damp microfiber cloth as I currently do.
Is there a safe and effective way to clean the bay of a 997? The used cars at my local P-dealer all have flawlessly clean bays. What's the secret? Steam?
03-04-2018, 11:34 PM
#2
Three Wheelin'
I use S100 to clean my moto and its amazing. Apparently it's also excellent for 911's as well.
https://rennlist.com/forums/concours-and-car-care/979524-s100-total-cycle-cleaner-on-car.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/concours-and-car-care/979524-s100-total-cycle-cleaner-on-car.html
03-04-2018, 11:34 PM
#3
Cut fingers and bloody towels. I would not steam clean any modern engine bay. I also recall the days of spraying an engine compartment with engine degreaser and using a hose on a running engine to clean the gunk.
03-05-2018, 12:08 AM
#5
Rennlist Member
S100 or P21S works flawlessly.
03-05-2018, 07:54 AM
#6
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Do not steam clean, pressure wash, or flood the engine bay with hose water.
