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DeadCanDanceR · Jun 24th, 2006, 09:04 AM

I was washing my MINI today and, as I was washing the engine compartment I wondered how many mini2ers wash it too, and how often they do it.

smurfette · Jun 24th, 2006, 01:13 PM

I haven't touched as I didn't want to damage anything

Wooly · Jun 24th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfette

I haven't touched as I didn't want to damage anything

same here, ive never ever touched it. apart from the regular oil/coolant/washer/power steering/ brakefluid checks.

stupid question, but how the hell do you wash it?? i cant imagine you just turn your hose on it

Baker · Jun 24th, 2006, 02:14 PM

Best way is to do it with a cloth... obviously the painted surfaces, and bits that you can see that are dirty

. As long as you don't drench it in water, and only wipe it over, you won't damage anything. I suggest using a cloth and Meguiars Quick Detailer to do it

.

obehave · Jun 24th, 2006, 02:43 PM

I have a collection of brushes I use. Cheap wheel brush, cheap paint brush (used and tatty) and an old toothbrush.
I treat the plastics and rubber with 303 Aerospace about 1-2 times a year.

Recent pic of my 4 year old engine bay

Baker · Jun 24th, 2006, 03:00 PM

And when you are at a show and shine, its little things like a nice looking engine bay that help out.

Also, when you've modded your car, and go on a run, you end up with your bonnet up a fair bit of the time (people asking to see what you've done), so it is nice to be able to show off something nice looking

.

AidenL · Jun 24th, 2006, 03:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

I have a collection of brushes I use. Cheap wheel brush, cheap paint brush (used and tatty) and an old toothbrush.
I treat the plastics and rubber with 303 Aerospace about 1-2 times a year.

Recent pic of my 4 year old engine bay

You could eat your dinner off there !

Lorri · Jun 24th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Our neighbour does

S33BBY · Jun 24th, 2006, 06:40 PM

I never have cleaned the engine bay because I don't know what I can and can't touch!

obehave · Jun 24th, 2006, 07:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorraine

Our neighbour does

Nice MINI.
How much was the kit?

obehave · Jun 24th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY

I never have cleaned the engine bay because I don't know what I can and can't touch!

If it has wires, leave it alone

The rest you pretty much can't hurt.

Lorri · Jun 24th, 2006, 07:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

Nice MINI.
How much was the kit?

it's an E30 M3

smurfette · Jun 25th, 2006, 07:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

I have a collection of brushes I use. Cheap wheel brush, cheap paint brush (used and tatty) and an old toothbrush.
I treat the plastics and rubber with 303 Aerospace about 1-2 times a year.

Recent pic of my 4 year old engine bay

WOW

. Now I have a standard to achieve.

I don't know what the rest of your car looks like but judging from the engine bay I am sure it looks good.

Smurfn · Jun 25th, 2006, 08:31 AM

Never washed the engine bay, and probably won't start now. Just seems like too much trouble for me

Jim Ray · Jun 25th, 2006, 10:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Smurfn

Never washed the engine bay, and probably won't start now. Just seems like too much trouble for me

In the ebay listing for the MINI we just sold, we included the line "dust in the engine compartment proves no modifications were made to this MINI".

Hey, it sold!

Rakey · Jun 25th, 2006, 11:21 AM

I use a bit of tyre cleaner on the rubber pipes and things, and plastic trim on the plastics

and a nice damp cloth on the other parts, do it every few months

Aqualung · Jun 25th, 2006, 01:31 PM

some of you guys could use this cookbook

amazing that it's $45, it's for real...

From Publishers Weekly
Feeling a mite peckish on those long road trips? Pack along this humorous cookbook and whip up Cajun-style shrimp in your car or recreational vehicle. All you need are shrimp, pork fat, "whatever 'Cajun' seasonings you've seen advertised," a set of wheels and someplace to go. Cook on a medium-hot part of the engine for about 55 miles. If that's too much work, pick up several stuffed peppers (preferably from a backwater North Jersey Italian deli), wrap them in foil and pop under the hood. Maynard, a photographer, and Scheller, a travel writer, are as adept at roasting trendy cookery as they are at warming pastrami sandwiches while they drive an auto rally. They teach drivers to view their vehicles in a new way, locating cooking surfaces via the "burn your finger" method of temperature verification. They may even change the way people select new cars: the Chevrolet Celebrity GL offers six servings, while the Camry has only three but sports a bun warmer, a feature seldom mentioned in Toyota ads. The authors sober up to serve a clear warning: carelessness under the hood can be dangerous to car and driver. Illustrations not seen by PW. Author tour.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

JG.26 · Jun 25th, 2006, 02:05 PM

Mine gets cleaned every weekend after a wash.....no excuse to keep it shiny and only takes 10 minutes with a spray over with 303 Aerospace

......pics of my 3 year old S......a clean engine is a happy engine

Pobsey · Jun 25th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Mine gets done as and when its needed, every couple of washes or so,

DeadCanDanceR · Jun 26th, 2006, 08:17 AM

What is "303 Aerospace"?

I clean mine once in a while, but I have never achieved what some of you guys have with your engine!

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Jun 24th, 2006, 09:04 AM	#1
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 02:24 PM Posts: 18,927 Offline	How often do you wash your MINI's engine compartment? I was washing my MINI today and, as I was washing the engine compartment I wondered how many mini2ers wash it too, and how often they do it.

Jun 24th, 2006, 03:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave I have a collection of brushes I use. Cheap wheel brush, cheap paint brush (used and tatty) and an old toothbrush. I treat the plastics and rubber with 303 Aerospace about 1-2 times a year. Recent pic of my 4 year old engine bay You could eat your dinner off there ! *Global Moderator*

Jun 24th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 11,612 Offline	Our neighbour does Attached Thumbnails M2CB09 ~ It's a Golden Celebration
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Jun 24th, 2006, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 11,612 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave Nice MINI. How much was the kit? it's an E30 M3 M2CB09 ~ It's a Golden Celebration

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Jun 24th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
smurfette MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 172 Offline	I haven't touched as I didn't want to damage anything

Jun 24th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfette I haven't touched as I didn't want to damage anything same here, ive never ever touched it. apart from the regular oil/coolant/washer/power steering/ brakefluid checks. stupid question, but how the hell do you wash it?? i cant imagine you just turn your hose on it

Jun 24th, 2006, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Best way is to do it with a cloth... obviously the painted surfaces, and bits that you can see that are dirty . As long as you don't drench it in water, and only wipe it over, you won't damage anything. I suggest using a cloth and Meguiars Quick Detailer to do it .

Jun 24th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	I have a collection of brushes I use. Cheap wheel brush, cheap paint brush (used and tatty) and an old toothbrush. I treat the plastics and rubber with 303 Aerospace about 1-2 times a year. Recent pic of my 4 year old engine bay

Jun 24th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	And when you are at a show and shine, its little things like a nice looking engine bay that help out. Also, when you've modded your car, and go on a run, you end up with your bonnet up a fair bit of the time (people asking to see what you've done), so it is nice to be able to show off something nice looking .

Jun 24th, 2006, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 3,128 Offline	I never have cleaned the engine bay because I don't know what I can and can't touch!

Jun 24th, 2006, 07:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lorraine Our neighbour does Nice MINI. How much was the kit?

Jun 24th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY I never have cleaned the engine bay because I don't know what I can and can't touch! If it has wires, leave it alone The rest you pretty much can't hurt.

Jun 25th, 2006, 07:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
smurfette MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave I have a collection of brushes I use. Cheap wheel brush, cheap paint brush (used and tatty) and an old toothbrush. I treat the plastics and rubber with 303 Aerospace about 1-2 times a year. Recent pic of my 4 year old engine bay WOW . Now I have a standard to achieve. I don't know what the rest of your car looks like but judging from the engine bay I am sure it looks good.

Jun 25th, 2006, 08:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 42,707 Offline	Never washed the engine bay, and probably won't start now. Just seems like too much trouble for me http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Jun 25th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 1,551 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Smurfn Never washed the engine bay, and probably won't start now. Just seems like too much trouble for me In the ebay listing for the MINI we just sold, we included the line "dust in the engine compartment proves no modifications were made to this MINI". Hey, it sold!

Jun 25th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	I use a bit of tyre cleaner on the rubber pipes and things, and plastic trim on the plastics and a nice damp cloth on the other parts, do it every few months The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 25th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 1,189 Offline	some of you guys could use this cookbook amazing that it's $45, it's for real... From Publishers Weekly Feeling a mite peckish on those long road trips? Pack along this humorous cookbook and whip up Cajun-style shrimp in your car or recreational vehicle. All you need are shrimp, pork fat, "whatever 'Cajun' seasonings you've seen advertised," a set of wheels and someplace to go. Cook on a medium-hot part of the engine for about 55 miles. If that's too much work, pick up several stuffed peppers (preferably from a backwater North Jersey Italian deli), wrap them in foil and pop under the hood. Maynard, a photographer, and Scheller, a travel writer, are as adept at roasting trendy cookery as they are at warming pastrami sandwiches while they drive an auto rally. They teach drivers to view their vehicles in a new way, locating cooking surfaces via the "burn your finger" method of temperature verification. They may even change the way people select new cars: the Chevrolet Celebrity GL offers six servings, while the Camry has only three but sports a bun warmer, a feature seldom mentioned in Toyota ads. The authors sober up to serve a clear warning: carelessness under the hood can be dangerous to car and driver. Illustrations not seen by PW. Author tour. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Jun 25th, 2006, 02:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
JG.26 MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virtual World Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 1,063 Offline	Mine gets cleaned every weekend after a wash.....no excuse to keep it shiny and only takes 10 minutes with a spray over with 303 Aerospace ......pics of my 3 year old S......a clean engine is a happy engine Attached Thumbnails

Jun 25th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 3,199 Offline	Mine gets done as and when its needed, every couple of washes or so,

Jun 26th, 2006, 08:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 02:24 PM Posts: 18,927 Offline	What is "303 Aerospace"? I clean mine once in a while, but I have never achieved what some of you guys have with your engine!

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