Proper Engine Cleaning: Maserati Quattroporte
#1
04-12-2009, 10:54 PM
Proper Engine Cleaning: Maserati Quattroporte
Many of you have requested step-by-step process of a proper engine cleaning. So here it is....
Step 1: Run engine for about 5 minutes, if cold, to create a WARM engine temperature. Make sure it's not HOT. Take caution to cover any open intakes. For the most part, most newer cars are OK to water contact in the engine compartment if you follow these directions.
Step 2: Rinse the engine bay. You simply want to get all the areas wet and to flush out surface dirt. You will notice the steam coming off the engine compartment. This is what you want. It's highly recommended to use deionized water in this step. DI water will help avoid water spots and will take full advantage of the cleaners used.
Step 3: Spray a mild engine cleaner or degreaser. The cleaner of choice for me is P21S Total Auto Wash. TAW is a safe, biodegradable, pH balanced citrus-based cleaner that will dissolve most grease and heavy soil. Spray the TAW liberally and allow to dwell, soak in, for about five minutes.
Step 1: Run engine for about 5 minutes, if cold, to create a WARM engine temperature. Make sure it's not HOT. Take caution to cover any open intakes. For the most part, most newer cars are OK to water contact in the engine compartment if you follow these directions.
Step 2: Rinse the engine bay. You simply want to get all the areas wet and to flush out surface dirt. You will notice the steam coming off the engine compartment. This is what you want. It's highly recommended to use deionized water in this step. DI water will help avoid water spots and will take full advantage of the cleaners used.
Step 3: Spray a mild engine cleaner or degreaser. The cleaner of choice for me is P21S Total Auto Wash. TAW is a safe, biodegradable, pH balanced citrus-based cleaner that will dissolve most grease and heavy soil. Spray the TAW liberally and allow to dwell, soak in, for about five minutes.
#2
04-12-2009, 10:54 PM
Step 4: With various brushes, loosen the dirt and oils by gently agitating all surfaces
Step 5: Rinse all surfaces. Dry using microfiber towel or forced ait blower such as Airmax
Step 6: Wipe down engine bay using detail spray or light conditioner such as einszett Vinyl Rubber Care. I personally just wipe down with a detail spray and leave things factory-looking with a satin and dull finish
Step 5: Rinse all surfaces. Dry using microfiber towel or forced ait blower such as Airmax
Step 6: Wipe down engine bay using detail spray or light conditioner such as einszett Vinyl Rubber Care. I personally just wipe down with a detail spray and leave things factory-looking with a satin and dull finish
Last edited by MoeMistry; 09-03-2009 at 04:06 PM.
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04-13-2009, 11:26 AM
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#6
04-13-2009, 02:41 PM
Glad you read through it. The steps above could be applied to any newer car. Just take the proper precautions, and engine detailing should be a breeze. It just requires patience.
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