CyberMage Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 Is there a way to prevent soapy water from entering the engine compartment when washing the car? I spend additional time washing soap from the engine compartment, cleaning all the glass surfaces, and placing towels on the carbon covers to prevent wet stains from forming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman3 Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 I ensure that I do not direct the hose straight at the engine bay. I go swiftly in the engine bay. This results in less maintenance required for the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickoyster4 Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 Indeed. I have consistently used a pressure washer on my 2 R8's and 3 Huracans. Minimal water enters the engine compartment, with most of it coming from the hatch opening and dripping off. Begin at the highest point and consistently spray downwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Treeri Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 I do not utilise a pressure washer for my R8. I use a standard hose with deionized water. Water sometimes enters the engine compartment, but not in excessive amounts. I use a vehicle blow dryer to efficiently dry my automobile, particularly the engine bay. I am just removing moisture from the carbon fibre panels. Water is not often present on the engine, save for a little amount near the rear. The V10 FSI insignia is situated where water may enter from the plastic mesh grills below the spoiler. Fast blow-dry and it disappears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENZE220AMG Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 Apply painter's tape over the vents, avoid directing water directly to the vent region, and use a vehicle blow dryer afterward. Water only enters when I open the back window to clean the carbon fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 I use one of these items with purified water and mild soap. Using a little spray, clean the object with an air compressor to restore it to its original condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 I just use a swirlomatic automated vehicle wash and do not concern myself with it. I used to strongly believe in their effectiveness and considered persons who did not use them to be too cautious. However, I had a negative encounter with one last week. My usual automated vehicle wash was out of order, so I went to the petrol station across the street that has an automatic car wash. The experience was unpleasant due to excessive strength and speed, resulting in several swirl marks on my just paint-corrected automobile. I really regret visiting the car wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted February 27, 2024 Share Posted February 27, 2024 When I wash my car thoroughly using a foam cannon, similar to a touchless car wash, I place a few old towels around the borders of the engine cover. If you don't focus on it, nothing actually seeps through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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