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Originally Posted by malbaby
My car has sat in the garage unused for about 18mths and has accumulated dust in the engine bay.
Is trying to get it all off via a compressed air nozzle the best method or should I use a washer so that it is cleaner...[usually don't like using water around engines]
Seems that air only leaves some residual dust.
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I'm not sure what vintage your car is, but most modern cars are absolutely fine to washed with either a hose or pressure washer. Just show common sense and don't focus on one spot for too long. I was one of those who absolutely refused to entertain the idea of this, but I have done it enough times now to know that it can be done and be done safely.
I cover the topic in the following posts -
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...postcount=1793
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...postcount=1819
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...postcount=1834
I have products and tools listed in the above, but at the very least you need some All-purpose-cleaner, a couple of brushes and perhaps some water based dressing like 303 Protectant or Meguiar's Hyper Dressing. Make sure to cover up sensitive areas with a plastic bag weighed down with a towel, think fuse boxes, batteries and alternators.
This video gives a good rundown on how to do it -
If you have an older car, then I would probably stick to a waterless method, basically use a quick detailer, rinse-less wash product or APC to wipe/scrub and then follow up with a towel.