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'99 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe engine clean

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#1 ·
Hi everyone

Just thought I'd post a few photo's of the engine I cleaned on my project car...........a 1999 E36 328i Sport Coupe.

Tools used were a steam cleaner, assorted brushes, hose pipe gun set to mist.
Products used were BH Surfex HD, Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber care, 3M Marine Ultra Performance Paste Wax

A few before pics.







And after pics.







And of the car itself.



Ta for looking everyone!
 
#19 ·
That's fantastic. I must get a steam cleaner.

Can you outline the steps you took in cleaning the engine bay? Any tips?
Thanks mate. The steps I took were:

  • Take some before photos ;)
  • Remove any debris such as leaves etc.
  • Cover up any electrical components/air intakes with cloths or foil
  • Lightly mist the whole engine with water
  • Spray degreaser liberally everywhere
  • Work in with detail brush
  • Remove degreaser with steam cleaner
  • Then another quick mist of water and pat dry with cloths
  • Start engine to help drying process
  • Wax any painted areas (strut towers for example)
  • Dress all plastics with dressing of choice

Admire your work. Another quick buff of all the plastics might be required an hour or so later. Hope that helps.