Satisfying to get the crud off the car in the winter. Looks lovely, still nice and un-messed with, Well done Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top
1998 90 TUL FFR Hard Top XD Wolf
1993 90 Tdi

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What is it with today! Everyone's detailing their cars...

Looks great, still love the colour! 

Cheers fellas.

Dan, you must be a bit biased about the colour though? 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Nice work, car looks great.
I gave mine a good clean as well today. Pics to follow on Monday  FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Thanks, I forgot to mention I cleaned the engine bay down too with some degreaser, it was already pretty much spotless from when I changed the battery last month, but doesn't hurt to keep it clean, I'll get some pics of that tomorrow when I dress the plastics.  2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

M44K TS wrote:

doesn't hurt to keep it clean

Certainly doesnt, also helps track the latest oil leak! 

Hi Guys

What's the best way to clean the engine/engine bay (bearing in mind the reputation for LR electrics)?

Not sure of the "reputation" you're referring to. Things have moved on from the dark days of Lord Lucas.

Either way - by hand is the answer regardless of car. You can use a low pressure hose if you really want. My valet guys use a watering can to get the lowest water pressure possible when rinsing off to avoid forcing water anywhere. 

This is what I used on my engine bay..

Surefex HD
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/surfex-hd-al...p?cPath=48

Spray it on, leave it for 5 mins, agitate with a stiff brush like this...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/valet-pro-ch...Path=25_30

Then rinsed it all off with the jet wash switched off, that way you get a nice fine mist with very little pressure, and once dried, wiped over with some of this..
http://www.armorall.com/products/view_prod..._index=new

I'll get some pics of the 'bay when it stops raining. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

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dan_uk_1984 wrote:

Not sure of the "reputation" you're referring to. Things have moved on from the dark days of Lord Lucas.

Either way - by hand is the answer regardless of car. You can use a low pressure hose if you really want. My valet guys use a watering can to get the lowest water pressure possible when rinsing off to avoid forcing water anywhere.

Couple of engine pics, rain hasn't stopped

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M44K TS wrote:

This is what I used on my engine bay..

Surefex HD
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/surfex-hd-al...p?cPath=48

Spray it on, leave it for 5 mins, agitate with a stiff brush like this...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/valet-pro-ch...Path=25_30

Then rinsed it all off with the jet wash switched off, that way you get a nice fine mist with very little pressure, and once dried, wiped over with some of this..
http://www.armorall.com/products/view_prod..._index=new

I'll get some pics of the 'bay when it stops raining.

Ouch...

This...

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thats what happens when you clean it mark ,you nearly run out of diesel..wink: , btw its still raining mate.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Diesel?

Look at that rev counter, it goes all the way to 6!

Diesel indeed!  2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...