Audi A6 engine bay

[E_S]

Did the engine bay on the Audi A6 today. After a winter with salt and dirt, everything looked pretty bad. The engine is usually covered with a big plastic cover with noise insulation, and it appeared to never have been cleaned under this cover. I decided to do something about it.. I've seen far worse engine bays than this, but anyway, just wanted to post a picture..

BTW: The engine is a 5-cylinder TDI engine, 2.5 litres and 140 hp.

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[Ash Erickson]

Re: Audi A6 engine bay

Nice and Clean. Great Job! Engine detailing is one of my favorite things to do. There is usually such a dramatic difference afterwards. Makes it fun. What did you use? Did you apply any dressings at all?

[Joenok]

Re: Audi A6 engine bay

Looks good ES!
I think your paint is the same as mine! Hope to see an exterior job soon!

[iScott]

Re: Audi A6 engine bay

Deutschland in the house. Looks good, man.
Care to elaborate on your process?

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Audi A6 engine bay

What a differance. Nice!

[E_S]

Re: Audi A6 engine bay

What I did:
1) Made sure the engine was warm (not hot to touch, nor stone cold) to soften the oily dirt around the cam cover.
2) Sprayed on some soap-based generic environmental-friendly degreaser. (not petroleum based)
3) Used a pressure washer to clean off the worst.
4) Left it to dry about 15-20 minutes.
5) Sprayed on more degreaser.
6) Used a stiff painter's brush to loosen the toughest spots.
7) Rinsed off the rest of the soap and dirt with the pressure washer.
8) Took a picture and appreciated the result!


I'll put on some plastic/rubber dressing too, but I discovered that the bottle was empty, will buy more on Tuesday when everything opens again after easter break..