[5speed_Frontier]

Hey guys I know it's late notice but any of you guys in Orange County want to head out with me for a quick little 2wd run. I was thinking of going tomorrow or sunday just out to trabuco canyon or corona or something. Or anywhere else you guys suggest.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

Well went to trabuco canyon today with my friend. had a lot of fun and got it a little dirty.

Question for you guys. Do you have any tips for how you guys clean your trucks after a lot of mud. Whats the best method for safely cleaning all the mud off my engine and stuff. Can I just go at it with the hose? I know I need to cover up my intake and probably HID ballasts. How do you guys do it?

Some pics of my truck when i got home

This is what i need to know how to clean safely.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

no tips anyone?

 

[5speed_Frontier]

Went to trabuco canyon again with my friends and went even further and even stopped and did the hike. Heres a few pics and a vid.

Here's the video.

 

[bigfloppydb]

Looks like fun.

As far as cleaning goes I usually get out the simple green. Spray some on, and let it sit for a few minutes to work in, then spray with the hose. Get a soft brush/cloth for the hard stuff.

And covering your intake is always good, although I doubt you'd have a problem. Not sure about the HID ballasts (because I don't have them ) but that sounds like a good idea, too.

 

[colin123]

when i worked detailing cars we sprayed down every cars engine bay with simple green, let it sit, and power washed it off. never once had a problem and its the same way i have cleaned the engine bays of every vehicle i have owned since. your ballasts are supposed to be weather proof but i'd say it would be wise to not test that. other than that just throw a towel on the filter so any splashes dont soak the filter.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

thanks guys. yah ive found some engine stuff that works pretty good and ive just been using a few plastic bags in there with a light spray with the hose.