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May 9, 2021 | 05:10 PM

fredl11

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Engine screen covers

Anyone come up with an idea of designing screen plugs so the engine compartment doesn’t get swamped with water when washing
OR am I doing it wrong 👀😎

May 9, 2021 | 05:14 PM

Phil1098

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4" wide painters tape or throw a beach towel over the engine (must be cool to the touch, especially cats).

May 9, 2021 | 05:50 PM

fredl11

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4" wide painters tape or throw a beach towel over the engine (must be cool to the touch, especially cats).

that’s what I did with the tape 😎Getting Lazy in my OLD DAYS👀 want something easier
Thanks for the reply though 👍

May 9, 2021 | 06:34 PM

Phil1098

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that’s what I did with the tape 😎Getting Lazy in my OLD DAYS👀 want something easier
Thanks for the reply though 👍

I use the towel method and it couldn't be any easier than that. I don't try to seal it off, just let the towel catch it. I don't spend 5 minutes in the hatch area after washing the car.

May 9, 2021 | 07:00 PM

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From what I have read, the towels work very well.

May 9, 2021 | 07:01 PM

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Towels work great!

May 9, 2021 | 07:47 PM

BigF6B

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Anyone come up with an idea of designing screen plugs so the engine compartment doesn’t get swamped with water when washing
OR am I doing it wrong 👀😎

These work great...

I just dampen them ,fold them in half and press them into the vents..They keep the water out..After the car is washed, i use them to dry the car...

May 9, 2021 | 08:26 PM

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These work great...

I just dampen them ,fold them in half and press them into the vents..They keep the water out..After the car is washed, i use them to dry the car...

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