Powerwashing engine bay

[lude98SH]

Theres no motor in there I have a power washer and also a steam cleaner which would be better to use and at what setting ? Any one done this before ?

[teh DIRT]

a power washer at the wrong distance will tear your paint right off. Stay far away and work your way in until it does it job. Don't get really close though.

[lude98SH]

well obviously thats true i was looking for like a pressure to do it at and procedure

[turbo4g63]

well its different with every pressure washer...like mine is 2550 psi, so i would just use the general purpose jet, if i used the high pressure jet, it would take the paint off from 10 feet away.

[Danronian]

I have the blue walmart special power washer, so one inch away = I still need to scrub the crap off.

[licensedtothrill]

Personally i would say steam cleaner. The pressure helps but I think the Heat would do a better job. also no need to worry as much about the paint then. steam in to break everything loose. then pressure wash it to remove the rest.

[james_ls]

Personally i would say steam cleaner. The pressure helps but I think the Heat would do a better job. also no need to worry as much about the paint then. steam in to break everything loose. then pressure wash it to remove the rest.

Bingo.

[srtFOURplay]

Mist down the engine bay with a degreaser and use the "wide" nozzle on the power washer and spray it down. i detail for a benz dealership and i use power washers everyday on cars. i think its all about what "Jet" u have it on.

[Albertrt-4]

Sorry to thread jack but if you've ever seen my engine bay you would know why haha. What about with a motor in it. Whats the best way to clean it?

[Vypurr]

^ mist with degreaser and hose/powerwash off then begin detailing by hand. If you have a Short Ram intake be careful not to spray that down!

[MuddyREX]

Use CD2 Engine detailer for that extra shiny bling when you are done.

:EDIT: for old link
http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=795&highlight=engine+detailer