Cleaning the engine bay

[05TronZX3]

i didnt feel like reading 4 pages so sorry if this is mentioned already, but i work at a car dealership detailing cars, and the first time i degreased an engine i got some engine degreaser (the companys name is reliable) reliable engine degreaser...while the car was running i covered the alternator w a rag and wet the engine w a garden hose that had a spray nozzel, nothing too powerfull. this is all i use while cleaning, i then sprayed on the degreaser and let it sit for a bit, sprayed it off, took my rag and was done. it worked great. i dont suggest using a power washer, because the other detailers have told me horror stories about things coming disconnected and so on etc..

[Cookieman00x]

I use simplegreen.. spray it on, let it soak for about an hour and spray it off. That will take care of most of the grease and dirt. The use a silicone treatment to shine it up. You can also use tire shine.