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  1. 12th February 2012, 06:18 PM #1
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    Cleaning engine bay plastic parts on D3 TDV6 SE

    D3 & D4ers,

    What is the best way to clean the engine bay plastic parts of the engine bay which has gotten pretty messy from recent river crossings.

    1. Soap & water & elbow grease

    2. WD40 sprayed and then soap and water.

    3. High pressure spray

    Thanks all

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  2. 13th February 2012, 12:20 AM #2
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    Hi Mike,
    I've used Rig Wash with some success, Simple Green seems to work quite well, better success with Rig Wash. A slight spray of WD 40 afterwards looks nice but does attract dust afterwards. I used a HP cleaner once it cost me a tranny module so I don't do that any more. I use a garden hose on a tight setting creating more of a generous mist than directed water, WD 40 around electrical connections and that is me pretty well done.
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  3. 13th February 2012, 06:17 AM #3
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    Alloy wheel cleaner worked well for me. Be careful not to spray water behind the battery as you can fry the transmission module.
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  4. 13th February 2012, 08:51 PM #4
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    Thumbs up

    Thanks gents for the advice.

    Figured that the high pressure option was a no no with all the electrics - but you go to the car wash places and they insist that it is ok to spray the engine bay. Will keep clear of the HP spray then.

    Looks like I will try WD40 spray to lift the grit & then old fashioned elbow grease with soap and water. Will look out for Rig wash and alloy cleaner too.

    Cheers and happy driving.

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