Whenever I take one of my cars to the carwash to have the engine compartment detailed it always looks great. What do the pros use to clean engines and get that new look?

 

honestly, I have seen "cheaper" detailers just spray the whole engine with a can of WD-40. A good detailer will cover all electrical connections and use a degreaser followed with a good dressing on all plastic bits.

 

I'll post some pics soon. Meguiars Super Degreaser sprayed + pressure wash + 303 aerospace protectant + microfibres to clean. it should do the trick

 

P21S Total Auto Wash and dress with 303 or CD-2 Engine Detailer

 

Thanks for the replies. Now I know where to start.

 

This is what we use for the engine

See below for details and pics:

1. P21S Autowash:
2. Boar's Hair Brushes:
3. Adam's In and Out (use this dressing for the hard to reach spots)
4. Adam's VRT (use this dressing for the easier to reach areas)
5. Detail Sponges (use this to wipe on or wipe off the excess dressing)

Before and afters:
997 C2S before:

997 C2S after:





Range Rover Sport HSE before:

Range Rover Sporte HSE after:

 

MB E500 before:

MB E500 after:

 

Nice work and advice, Phil!

 

Great work Phil...

 

Great work Phil,in & out works great!brings back the look without the "dealership" greasy look on cowels, trim around the glass, door jamb conduit etc... I buy this stuff by the case. Just spray and let dwell,then a final wipe down and it is all good.

 

thanks all

 

Damn! Now that's what I'm talking about. Thanks big time.