UCLABryan

Hello to all...

Anyone have any experience on detailing your engine compartment? I Iive where there is a lot of dust and would like to get it cleaned but don't want any damage occurring. Any advice/insight would be appreciated!

BTW, I also asked my local dealership, they said $150.

Thx

Bryan
2015 ES300h

chromedome

Just a damp cloth with a bit of car wash soap on the metal and plastic bits, go slow around the high voltage orange parts. I don't bother with parts that aren't visible like the exhaust manifold. Don't ever soak or spray a hybrid's engine bay. I give it a wipedown after every wash and it still looks like new after 4 years.

bc6152

If you want the silver painted parts and the black plastic parts to shine, I use Aerospace 303. Spray it on the cloth - not the car part - and wipe down whatever you want to have a subtle shine. I use it several times a year. My car is 6 years old and the engine compartment looks new... You can also just do what Chrome says without the shine... The key here IMO is not to let grime and grease build up on the various parts first. GOOD LUCK!

UCLABryan

Thx for both comments. I think doing it myself is a much better plan. I called a local car detailing shop and they didn't seem to know much. Also, my next question was what type of cleaners? I'll try out Aerospace 303 which I've heard of. Thx @bc6152

wasjr

303 Protectant is great product. Also use on anything vinyl, rubber, plastic, fiberglass, synthetic, etc. It has UV protection as well. I have a boat and it works great on the vinyl seats, and stainless steel. They have a new leather cleaner, but I have not yet tried that one. They also have a 303 Fabric Guard that works great on boat covers and is recommended by Sunbrella fabrics for outdoor furniture, as it UV protection and restores water repellent feature to the fabric.