Cleaning tricks for under the boot grill

[ChrisB]

Has anyone found/made a tool to get in there to clean? I have big hands so there is no way I am getting a cloth in there. I would rather not have to unbolt it every time. Any ideas?

[Ardent]

Not sure I understand what grill you mean.

Pic?

[ChrisB]

As I said boot might not be the correct term. I am talking about the sheet of metal under the grille in this pic

[Topdownman]

Power washer, or undo the 4 bolts and possibly some centre clips (I can remember exactly how its fixed in the middle|).

[Alex Knight]

I did mine recently.

I unclipped/undid it, gave it a really good clean, then polished it, then waxed it.

Now that's all done, next time I come to cleaning the car, a good spray with the jet wash should see it clean up quickly and without taking it off again.

[Gaz mr-s]

I was confused too.  Engine cover, & tray underneath.
The original plastic fixings are a swine to remove.  Sometimes there can be some spring-tension in it & so good-fitting clips are needed. A rubber washer or similar can be used to stop rattling between the metal parts.

[fawtytoo]

I really don't think you can avoid removing it once in a while. As @Gaz mr-s said, replace the plastic clips with center push types.