yell0warosa Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi,Allright I was condisered what kind of engine cleaner will be the best ?So I went to halfords and only seen two decent types apart of halfords own make, I have seen:Gunk enigne cleaner 2,5 l - £10,99Autoglym engine cleaner 1l- £8,99which is gonna be better , I havent cleaned engine since I bought the car,also metal polish for it willl be good which is best ?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I like AG one myself, plus you can use it on door shuts aswell.Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I've just the Gunk stuff on mine, they are al degreaers at the end of the day so just paying for the name really. Metal polishes, depending on the grade of polosh you could start with Autosol and work up to Megs NTX again used both and had good results. NTX is a finer grader so gives a better finish, on rougher items start with the Autosol first as its a rougher grade.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dub Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I take profit of this topic to ask,what's the best way to clean the engine bay without removing anything (except the plastic part covering the engine)What products and stuff should I use ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0warosa Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I like AG one myself, plus you can use it on door shuts aswell.JoeThanks Joe always helpful Yeaj, AG £8,99 plus discount at halfords = about £8,15 not too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0warosa Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I've just the Gunk stuff on mine, they are al degreaers at the end of the day so just paying for the name really. Metal polishes, depending on the grade of polosh you could start with Autosol and work up to Megs NTX again used both and had good results. NTX is a finer grader so gives a better finish, on rougher items start with the Autosol first as its a rougher grade.Alexthanks Alex, yeah I have seend both products I will listen to your advice, and also whats the best type of cloth to use microfibre or a different type ?Gunk seems better value . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Easiest and most effective way to clean the bay is to use a detailing brush you can work the degreaser into all the nook ands crannies, rub it in, let is work for about 10 minutes then wash off. Once the area is clean you can detail it with a quicker detailer spray and a microfibre clothe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks Joe always helpful Yeaj, AG £8,99 plus discount at halfords = about £8,15 not too bad No worries mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0warosa Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 No worries mate.Went for the gunk and Autosol, had a bit done today very good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 i found the autoglym stuff rubbish!...well compared to tardis anyway, tardis was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0warosa Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I want to polish the manifold shield properly, which means I have to take it off. How do I do that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0warosa Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 i found the autoglym stuff rubbish!...well compared to tardis anyway, tardis was greatGood to know gunk, is not too bad tbh. I havent used other product yet tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I want to polish the manifold shield properly, which means I have to take it off. How do I do that ?two screws at the top one at the bottom.unless its in good condition polising it will not be fun. I sprayed my with black BBQ paint, looked very OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yell0warosa Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 two screws at the top one at the bottom.unless its in good condition polising it will not be fun. I sprayed my with black BBQ paint, looked very OEMI can't get the bottom one off, we will se how it goes hopefully when I finally get it off it will be easier... the bottom bolt is rusted on, pain in a back side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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