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Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
How are you guys cleaning up the engine bays of Hybrid vehicles?
I have a Honda Insight to clean up to ship back to the U.S. and part of the shipping process is to clear customs inspection. With this it is a thorough cleaning of the vehicle to remove any foreign debris to include dirt, dust, oil & grease etc.
Normally its not a problem to get busy cleaning up the bay of a normal vehicle but I figured I would ask if others have encountered Hybrids before.
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
I would recommend going to one of the big Honda forums and see what is required to disconnect and "safe" the battery pack before you get it wet.
I have a friend that has an early Impulse and he has removed his battery pack to replace it and he did not experience any problems. But he did not get it wet.
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Maybe just using a waterless type wash? That way the engine bay isn't getting any more wet than it would driving down the road in a rainstorm?
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Super Member
Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Can't say I've done one Mike, but I regularly use a tornador and go through 12-16oz of liquid to do an engine. I use zep heavy duty citrus degreaser.
There was a video of a guy in germany who did a review of the Blackfire AIO Tire and Trim Protectant on some engine bay plastics, he seemed to like it. I think his name was Mike too, maybe you guys can compare notes.
So for minimum moisture:
Protect critical electronics and intake
Utilize Tornador for difficult to reach areas
spray cleaner directly on brush and lightly agitate stubborn grime before wiping dry and purging with air
Wipe down all plastics with Blackfire AIO
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Originally Posted by oldmodman
I would recommend going to one of the big Honda forums and see what is required to disconnect and "safe" the battery pack before you get it wet.
I posted the same question on FB groups and from what I gather there is no special precautions to take other than not blasting everything at close range with a pressure washer.
Originally Posted by Ebg18t
Maybe just using a waterless type wash? That way the engine bay isn't getting any more wet than it would driving down the road in a rainstorm?
I understand what you mean but a WW isn't going to do any justice when customs gives the vehicle a thorough inspection.
Originally Posted by Audios S6
Can't say I've done one Mike, but I regularly use a tornador and go through 12-16oz of liquid to do an engine. I use zep heavy duty citrus degreaser.
There was a video of a guy in germany who did a review of the Blackfire AIO Tire and Trim Protectant on some engine bay plastics, he seemed to like it. I think his name was Mike too, maybe you guys can compare notes.
So for minimum moisture:
Protect critical electronics and intake
Utilize Tornador for difficult to reach areas
spray cleaner directly on brush and lightly agitate stubborn grime before wiping dry and purging with air
Wipe down all plastics with Blackfire AIO
I actually ordered a Tornador Black a month ago while it was on sale for scenarios like this. Ends up, during the sale AG had they sold out of them rather quickly and Tornador can't make them fast enough.
I will have to chat with this guy named Mike about his BF AIO T&TP and how he used it.
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback Bob. Really appreciate it.
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection
I have a Honda Insight to clean up to ship back to the U.S. and part of the shipping process is to clear customs inspection. With this it is a thorough cleaning of the vehicle to remove any foreign debris to include dirt, dust, oil & grease etc.
Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection
I understand what you mean but a WW isn't going to do any justice when customs gives the vehicle a thorough inspection.
Maybe I'm missing something, but customs won't let you bring into the country any foreign dirt, dust, oil or grease? Are you saying they actually are doing a cleanliness inspection on the engine? And the rest of the car?
Sorry if I'm being snarky, I honestly don't understand. I would only expect them to be checking for contraband and that the car was legal for US roads, etc.
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
Maybe I'm missing something, but customs won't let you bring into the country any foreign dirt, dust, oil or grease? Are you saying they actually are doing a cleanliness inspection on the engine? And the rest of the car?
Sorry if I'm being snarky, I honestly don't understand. I would only expect them to be checking for contraband and that the car was legal for US roads, etc.
I was once escorting one of our helicopters back from the desert and when we landed in Spain for fuel (last stop before the US), customs said our helicopter was too dirty. We had to download it from the C-5 and tow it into a hanger. We were 8 guys pulling T-shirts and bottles of water out of their backpacks to clean with. A day later they let us upload and continue.
I learned from that and always had the guys cleaning while we were flying.
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Originally Posted by Muddyoldgoat
I was once escorting one of our helicopters back from the desert and when we landed in Spain for fuel (last stop before the US), customs said our helicopter was too dirty.
So they are concerned you're bringing in non-native plant material? Vermin? Insects?
I could see the cleaning helping for seeds, not so much for vermin & insects.
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Regular Member
Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
So they are concerned you're bringing in non-native plant material? Vermin? Insects?
I could see the cleaning helping for seeds, not so much for vermin & insects.
I would assume all of the above. They didn't explain much, just said your stuck here till its clean.
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Re: Hybrid vehicle engine bay detailing
Originally Posted by Muddyoldgoat
I was once escorting one of our helicopters back from the desert and when we landed in Spain for fuel (last stop before the US), customs said our helicopter was too dirty. We had to download it from the C-5 and tow it into a hanger. We were 8 guys pulling T-shirts and bottles of water out of their backpacks to clean with. A day later they let us upload and continue.
I learned from that and always had the guys cleaning while we were flying.
Thanks for chiming in. I know what you mean.
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
Maybe I'm missing something, but customs won't let you bring into the country any foreign dirt, dust, oil or grease? Are you saying they actually are doing a cleanliness inspection on the engine? And the rest of the car?
Sorry if I'm being snarky, I honestly don't understand. I would only expect them to be checking for contraband and that the car was legal for US roads, etc.
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
So they are concerned you're bringing in non-native plant material? Vermin? Insects?
I could see the cleaning helping for seeds, not so much for vermin & insects.
Customs gives the vehicle a thorough white glove inspection to make sure that nothing is brought back into the country. Anything you can think of that is foreign to the vehicle it must be removed.
It can be a real headache to deal with them.
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