Car won't start after trying to wash/paint engine, I washed and painted my engine on Thrusaday and car hasn't started Options

[Will_LT]

So basically the topic title explains my issue. Last Thrusday I sprayed my engine with an engine degreaser named Engine Bright. I made sure to cover the alrternator, distributor, battery, and any other wiring i could see, with plastic bags when i did it, then afterwards i dried off the engine and sprayed painted it. I decided not to drive the car to work that day to allow the paint to dry, but the following day was unable to start the car. when i turn the key, i hear the cranking sound, but it just doesn't start. I checked the spark plugs and they were initially wet, so i dried them but nothing. I then tried buying new ones but no luck. Through advice of some people, I've also checked the air filter and nothing appears wrong there and i also removed the distibutor cap to see if any water was there, but everything appears to be ok there as well. Bascially, what I want to know is if there's any other thing i might want to check out before i tow it over to a mechanic to have it checked out. I know my initial mistake was undertaking the task of trying to clean the engine with not knowing much about it, but i thought i had done my research and now i just wish i had left it alone.

[vsideboy]

same as everyone else really, when you say you checked the dizzy cap, have you checked the rotor is in good condition (might not be related to the cleaning process but could just be a fluke its broken enough at the same time)

Take each ht lead off and check it / dry the contacts (do it 1 at a time and replace before taking off the rest so you dont get mixed up)

Is the starter turning the engine but its not firing or is the starter just clicking? If it is just clicking then its not getting enough power to the starter motor so either your batterys gone flat or the wires connected to the starter need removing and cleaning.

Also remove the cables on the battery terminals, on my old car it used to get some thick white salty substance surrounding the -ve terminal that eventually prevented it starting.

Take the fuse box covers off and make sure its dry inside there too.

After you've done all that, let us know if your still having problems and I'll have another think.