Car washing/jet wash

[cho]

maybe a bit stupid but never had to wash a car with an exposed engine so does anyone know if it's okay to jetwash as normal for a 650/12c as the engine is partially exposed. Guess the same applies to ferraris and lambos but I don't have one of those

[Anjum]

Just for the wheels.....If you have any form of paint protection - then use (two) buckets hand wash.....

[cho]

Thanks! Looks like taking it to an expensive car wash as my apartment block doesn't allow car washing in the garage

[mrloudly]

Mine's fully covered in paint protection film. Power cleaning is not an issue, just think about where the edges are and don't jet at them! I also power clean the engine bay with no problem ;-)

[cho]

The engine bay is the bit I'm most worried about. Have partial protection film which I ace been instructed on regarding jet washing but not sure how well the engine will like having so much water thrown at it. Having said that , it does get rained on a lot so suppose just have to be careful around that part. Or be lazy and let someone else do it!

[EpsomJames]

I've owned several mid-engined cars with vented/slatted engine covers and never had a problem jet washing my cars.

Use a variable power nossle, don't get too close and don't point the water directly into the engine bay and you'll be fine.

[Geoff Stilwell]

I take my McLaren most weeks to my friendly car wash. It's hand washed the jet rinsed. They always wipe out the engine bay. No problems.

[Geoff Stilwell]

I take my McLaren most weeks to my friendly car wash. It's hand washed the jet rinsed. They always wipe out the engine bay. No problems.

[sone]

I've used a jet wash on my cars for years without issue. I've seen main dealers and detailers using a jet wash in the engine bay albeit not under full pressure. I would add I have seen one of them spray WD40 over the engine once rinsed down.
Can't see what the fuss is about.


Steve

[mpbcs]

I use a Karcher to jet and snow foam my 650S... no issues at all. A lot worse things will get in there than soapy water... leaves, road grime etc. I wouldnt jet in the engine bay directly though.