Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Social Forums > The Valeting Forum
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 14th April 2020, 05:28   #1
Rich in Vancouver
Gets stuck in
 
Rich in Vancouver's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T

Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast
Posts: 844
Thanks: 338
Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts
Default Cleaning under the bonnet

What products and methods have members used to good effect to remove the grime that accumulates on the underside of the bonnet and the other painted bits in the engine compartment? This black deposit is baked on and I would like to clean it off without ruining the paint, and without spending day upon day scrubbing if possible. I don't have access to a steam cleaner and would prefer not to use Gunk spray or similar as I don't have a suitable run-off area for the disgusting mess that cleaner creates.
When I did the front compartment (Frunk? Froot?) on my MGF I used cut polish but not having an engine there it wasn't as bad as the ZT.
Any ideas appreciated!
__________________
ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002,
Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021
Rich in Vancouver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th April 2020, 05:39   #2
Les4048
This is my second home
 
Les4048's Avatar
 
Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400

Join Date: May 2012
Location: Lhanbryde
Posts: 3,277
Thanks: 2,627
Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts
Default

You could try a foam cleaner like the Premier Industrial one I use sadly not available to non-trade but others are available. Just spray on leave for a while and wipe off
Les4048 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th April 2020, 07:48   #3
AndyN01
This is my second home
 
AndyN01's Avatar
 
Toyota RAV4

Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 3,054
Thanks: 2,478
Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts
Default

The only ones I know need washing off which isn't going to work for you.

These guys are your side of the pond and may be able to offer some suggestions.

https://www.autogeek.net/

Their shipping rates might be too high but at least you may find a product that'll work for you.

Good Luck.

Andy.
AndyN01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th April 2020, 15:04   #4
Rich in Vancouver
Gets stuck in
 
Rich in Vancouver's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T

Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast
Posts: 844
Thanks: 338
Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts
Default

Thanks! Ièll check them out.
__________________
ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002,
Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021
Rich in Vancouver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th April 2020, 17:46   #5
Nobby
Aged to perfection!
 
Nobby's Avatar
 
Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer

Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Princes Risborough
Posts: 639
Thanks: 405
Thanked 423 Times in 226 Posts
Default

Depends on how bad it's baked on. You could try WD40 as a pretty good cleaner which also softens up the grime and lots of old cotton towelling or rags and then follow up with some light cutting paste. needs a good bit of elbow grease too
__________________
Nobby.......

Sometimes I talk to myself, Then we both LAUGH!

Nobby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th May 2020, 17:47   #6
Falcon Flyer
Gets stuck in
 
Falcon Flyer's Avatar
 
R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon

Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire
Posts: 665
Thanks: 190
Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts
Default Under bonnet soundproofing

Anyone got any suggestions as how to clean the black soundproofing? I was going to sponge it, but I think it needs 're-blacking' somehow. Fabric paint??
__________________
The only 75 with a non-factory fitted, factory fitted sunroof!!!!
Falcon Flyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th May 2020, 19:29   #7
Dorchester2
incurable Rover addict
 
Dorchester2's Avatar
 
Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968

Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Bioule. South West of France.
Posts: 1,642
Thanks: 612
Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts
Thumbs up

I'm using Turtle Wax black in a flash. Very happy with it under the bonnet & outside.
__________________
Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp
  • This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381
  • This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214
  • This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s
Dorchester2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th May 2020, 19:37   #8
Falcon Flyer
Gets stuck in
 
Falcon Flyer's Avatar
 
R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon

Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire
Posts: 665
Thanks: 190
Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts
Default

Is that spray-on?
__________________
The only 75 with a non-factory fitted, factory fitted sunroof!!!!
Falcon Flyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th May 2020, 20:09   #9
Dorchester2
incurable Rover addict
 
Dorchester2's Avatar
 
Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968

Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Bioule. South West of France.
Posts: 1,642
Thanks: 612
Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts
Cool

Quote:
Originally Posted by Falcon Flyer View Post
Is that spray-on?

I'm using this one which is able to give back a shiny black to any rubber or black plastic part. I've never used it on tyres!



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-in-...cAAOSwuOZd6BkH


__________________
Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp
  • This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381
  • This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214
  • This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s
Dorchester2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th May 2020, 21:14   #10
Teflon
This is my second home
 
Teflon's Avatar
 
Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon

Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chertsey
Posts: 5,198
Thanks: 2,825
Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts
Default

I would give Nobby's suggestion a go. WD40 is pretty cheap and should be readily available. I would imagine it would do most (if not all) of what you need.

In a worse case scenario, you've got a can of WD 40 that's bound to come in handy around the house .

Cliff
__________________


No. 4 of 6
Teflon is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 17:37.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2006-2023, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd