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How to Detail Engine Compartment
Needed supplies:
Garden hose
Plenty of water
Scrub brush
Spray Nozzle
1 gal Ziploc bag
Simple Green (32 oz)
Microfiber cloths or terry towels
This is a simple solution of cleaning the engine bay without using industrial degreasers or harsh cleaning agents.
First off, let the engine cool for 15 minutes or greater before spraying anything on the engine. After it’s cooled down, cover any exposed parts of the engine with a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or anything that’s made of plastic since plastic repels water easily. Plastic protects the engine since it’s water repellent.
Once that’s completed, spray the engine with Simple Green, other parts of the engine may need attention if it’s highly saturated. Let it dwell for 15-20 minutes; give it plenty of time to work itself to break down dirt, dust and outside elements. If the engine is extremely saturated with dirt and mud, an optional way is to use a scrub brush. Scrub any hard to reach areas that normally can’t be reached or seen standing in front of the engine.
With the garden hose and plenty of water, spray the engine with medium to high pressure from the nozzle. This will blast away the loose dirt easily. Once clean, wipe away any excess water with microfiber cloths or terry towels. If short on time and one is near by, use a leaf blower. It will dry quickly and cut the time in half.
If the following procedures are done correctly, you have successfully cleaned the engine bay of your Versa without hassle. :smile5:
Note: Simple Green is aluminum corrosive, so avoid spraying it on anything that’s aluminum or metal.
Needed supplies:
Garden hose
Plenty of water
Scrub brush
Spray Nozzle
1 gal Ziploc bag
Simple Green (32 oz)
Microfiber cloths or terry towels
This is a simple solution of cleaning the engine bay without using industrial degreasers or harsh cleaning agents.
First off, let the engine cool for 15 minutes or greater before spraying anything on the engine. After it’s cooled down, cover any exposed parts of the engine with a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or anything that’s made of plastic since plastic repels water easily. Plastic protects the engine since it’s water repellent.
Once that’s completed, spray the engine with Simple Green, other parts of the engine may need attention if it’s highly saturated. Let it dwell for 15-20 minutes; give it plenty of time to work itself to break down dirt, dust and outside elements. If the engine is extremely saturated with dirt and mud, an optional way is to use a scrub brush. Scrub any hard to reach areas that normally can’t be reached or seen standing in front of the engine.
With the garden hose and plenty of water, spray the engine with medium to high pressure from the nozzle. This will blast away the loose dirt easily. Once clean, wipe away any excess water with microfiber cloths or terry towels. If short on time and one is near by, use a leaf blower. It will dry quickly and cut the time in half.
If the following procedures are done correctly, you have successfully cleaned the engine bay of your Versa without hassle. :smile5:
Note: Simple Green is aluminum corrosive, so avoid spraying it on anything that’s aluminum or metal.
