Cleaning/Shining Under Hood ?

[Coupe E36]

Hi, i was just wondering wat would be the best thing to do to clean my engine compartment ? because rite now its a mess with so many dir/dust all over.. I was thinking of taking it to the car wash place, and ask the guys there to wash it ? :dunno because i heard car wash place could do it ?. well would like to get some opinions on this i really want to clean the engine compartment thanks.

[OoSTUMPYoO]

go to home depot and buy a jug of simple green. get the full strength stuff not the watered down stuff. the watered down stuff is in a container that looks like 409. you're lookin for the big white jug. its like 5 bucks. and read the back for how much to dielute (cant spell) it. spray it on... let it sit for a few minutes... rinse it off with a hose. becarefull of getting it on hoses though. it'll cause cracks in the hoses over time. try to stay away from electrical equiptment with the hose and spray. just use common sense. but it takes the grease off real good.

[LordGop]

My mechanic steam cleans my engine compartment to perfection.

Bimmers Clinic Inc.
^^ also a proud sponsor of the LA Chapter BMWCCA.^^

[Coupe E36]

LordGop- How much is it to steam clean ? thanks

[LordGop]

Originally posted by Coupe E36
LordGop- How much is it to steam clean ? thanks

Can't remember off the top of my head, Let me look through my files that I have and look, and I'll post. I have been getting me cars serviced here for a while and I like it.
I'll get back to you.

[LordGop]

You got PM...

For those that want some other info.

go to their web site.
Bimmers Clinic Inc

Under "work performed" you can see a before and after and info on the place.

I have been getting my cars serviced there and they do great work on the cars and always take care of them. If you are looking for a good service place check them out.

[01BMW3Coupe]

Malco Plastic + Leather cleaner....probably the best cleaner out there. its safe enough on leather (if dilluted), but yet its powerful enough to degrease ur entire engine.....gives the engine a natural matte shine as well. You can only find this stuff at places that sell professional detailing products.

[Darien28]

P21S auto wash.

it uses a natural citrus formula that works really well. way better than simple green.

I have had REALLY REALLY good experiences w/ citrus cleaners b4... mainly bicycle and bike chains.

[DmcL]

rag, toothbrush, something that removes grease.....

works fine for me..

[rondal]

auto glym orange cleaner. dont dilute it, just spray it on let it sit a few minutes then scrub things like the block and stuff and hose off. doesn't harmt he hoses but takes everything else dirt wise and gunk wise off

[gibs]

I think Gunk makes a straight engine cleaner, spray it on, wash with water after, I'll get back to you. I think brake cleaner works best if it is on a rag and gently wiped on the engine