Engine Detailing---COPs Problem

[javohio]

Just read in a recent thread (replacing engine compartment decals) that the use of water has an adverse effect on Cops. In the past, I would go to the local spray car wash & spray down engine compartment with "Gunk" spray can then spray with rinse cycle water.
Please advise the method that you use to substitute the Gunk-N-Spray approach.

Thanks, John V.

[5bird7]

Re: Engine Detailing---COPs Problem

John,
Dry clean is how most of us do it. clean rags, small swiffers, and do it regularly - usually everytime we wash the cars. If you keep on top of it, it's not so hard to do.

[steelblue5505]

Re: Engine Detailing---COPs Problem

Absolutely NO WATER! DO NOT SPRAY WITH PRESSURIZED WATER, ever.

Like Dot suggested wipe it down often.

[Lindy]

Re: Engine Detailing---COPs Problem

Hi--

Are we talking the whole engine...like the sides by the plugs? All I've ever done is a little Armour all on the top side, mostly on the black plastic covers. Then the Blue T-Bird never sees inclement weather for that matter. Should a gut try to clean down under the side of the engine? If so how do you get in there?

--Lindy

[My Raven]

Re: Engine Detailing---COPs Problem

No Water Period ...

Especially with a pressure wash. You are just asking for COPs failure.

Trust Me: It happened to my 03 Raven TWICE because an unknowing dealer tech thought he was doing me a favor by cleaning the engine.

[bwlewis]

Re: Engine Detailing---COPs Problem

Most mechanics will reinforce the NO WATER on a Ford engine with cops...doesn't matter which one, you're just asking for trouble.