Tool to clean this area?

kad · Sep 22, 2021

Hey all, I'm looking for suggestions on a tool/method to clean the area by the hood hinges pictured below. Towels and similar don't get all the way into the space, at least not in my big hands, nor do they get into the small angles at the sides. I don't want to damage the paint with a stiff brush either. The gunk in there is mostly tree pollen and does not come loose easily.

-K

DILLIGAF · Sep 22, 2021

Pressure washer

Daw14 · Sep 23, 2021

Paint brush

ram_enforcer · Sep 24, 2021

Air compressor and then a nice rinse with water

chopperman1 · Sep 24, 2021

I use the wheel brush set, great for all the hard to reach areas.

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kad · Sep 25, 2021

DILLIGAF said:
Pressure washer

I'd rather not use the pressure washer under the hood or near any wiring.

ram_enforcer said:
Air compressor and then a nice rinse with water

Air won't budge this stuff, it's stuck on.

chopperman1 said:
I use the wheel brush set, great for all the hard to reach areas.

Rimpaca Reach Around Ultimate Wheel Brush Set (2 pcs) | Chemical Guys

The Rimpaca Reach Around 2-piece Wheel Brush Set combines a unique angled design with an ultra-soft head to help you deep-clean all those cramped and compacted areas.

www.chemicalguys.com

The ones I have are too big, but I'll have to check those our.

Daw14 said:
Paint brush

I'm going to try one of the round paint brushes.

-K

Quick_Shifter · Oct 24, 2021

Steamer

Treburkulosis · Oct 24, 2021

Chemical guys all purpose cleaner and a scrub brush.

GeometryFletch · Oct 24, 2021

soft/medium brush, shop vac and a podcast

Rod Knock · Dec 22, 2021

The foam below, distilled water, and compressed air, is what I use to clean under the hood, and it works really well:

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It doesn't attack plastic, rubber, your own skin, and so on, and dissolved oils, fats, grease, grime, etc. really well.

Walmart Link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/CRC-Heavy-Duty-Pro-Strength-All-Purpose-Degreaser-20-oz/821986826

18CrewDually · Dec 22, 2021

Dryer lint trap cleaning brush

Phillyrube · Dec 22, 2021

DILLIGAF said:
Pressure washer

Cover the engine with towells. That hinge area gets wet when it rains anyways.

Not A Cop · Jan 16, 2022

I've got some experience doing deep detailing and paint corrections. My opinion is to get yourself a solid APC/Degreaser (i use chemical guys green stuff) and detailing brushes.

Cover any parts like alternator that you don't want to get wet... Thick towels or tape down some trash bags.

Spray the APC (keep in mind you can dilute it with water 20:1 for most applications) and take your detail brush and agitate all that gunk. Spray generously as to not let it dry while you're working. Keep that brush going. Then spray everything down with a hose. Repeat if necessary, but try to spray mostly away from areas you covered.

That should do the trick.

2020PW · Jan 16, 2022

40 grit sand paper. Lol

Use caution using degreasers as some are corrosive. There is also foam in that area that will trap the chemicals.

I use hot water with dawn dish soap.

quickster2 · Jan 16, 2022

Get both sizes of the Speedmaster brushes. Not cheap but have worked well for many years. Great on rims as well.

GTyankee · Jan 16, 2022

Dawn cleans without leaving a film behind

WY-Dave · Jan 17, 2022

Laugh as you might, Scrubbing Bubbles

JNelson · Jan 22, 2022

Simple green and a power washer. Been doing it that way for 30 years. No problems ever.

Treburkulosis · Jan 24, 2022

Dont be afraid to pressure wash your motor. It will be fine. F bomb is really good and strong. I know I said CG APC, but seriously this stuff is good. Get your self a good scrub bush, a lug nut brush, and a wash pad. If you really want to get nit picky like me, I would use on of these as well. I cant get enough of them when cleaning door jams and hard to reach areas.

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olyelr · Feb 1, 2022

JNelson said:
Simple green and a power washer. Been doing it that way for 30 years. No problems ever.

Ditto. I have been powerwashing under the hood of my vehicles for 25 years. Never once had an issue. And that particular spot isnt even near the motor so to speak…could powerwash the hell out of that area and not even hardly get the engine bay damp.

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