Engine Bay cleaning
12-05-2004, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimbo' date='Dec 4 2004, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Dec 3 2004, 10:56 PM
I just got my 545 in November.
I have washed it myself every Saturday.? As part of my routine, I have wiped down the engine with a wet cloth.? Dust has not been accumulating so far....? my feeling is, if I remain diligent with this routine....? my engine will always look great, and will never need a major cleaning.
I have washed it myself every Saturday.? As part of my routine, I have wiped down the engine with a wet cloth.? Dust has not been accumulating so far....? my feeling is, if I remain diligent with this routine....? my engine will always look great, and will never need a major cleaning.
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12-13-2004, 12:45 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550 AW
2005 530AW GONE
This may sound rediculus, but the "Shark Steamer" does the trick, just decrease really dirty parts with simple green and steam and wipe away. Damn those info-mercials...so addicting
12-13-2004, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Dec 13 2004, 02:59 PM
Breae60, does a shark steamer look anything like this low pressure steamer?
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12-13-2004, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Dec 13 2004, 03:23 PM
I wonder if the Simple Green could go into the steamer tank. If it is volatile enough, would it vaporize with the water?? 
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12-13-2004, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Oct 3 2004, 01:45 PM
I have never cleaned the engine bay of a car before and was curious who does, at what intervals, and what do you use to clean it?
Thanks,
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Not sure about the V8's, but the six cylinder E60's seem to have a shroud covering the bottom of the engine almost making it enclosed. Don't recollect seeing the road when I peered down through the engine bay so I'm not sure what would happen here with a steam clean.
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12-13-2004, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Breae60' date='Dec 13 2004, 04:30 PM
[quote name='JDN' date='Dec 13 2004, 03:23 PM']I wonder if the Simple Green could go into the steamer tank. If it is volatile enough, would it vaporize with the water??
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