How do you detail your engine?
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My way:
First get some engine degreaser. I always used some Engine-Brite in a can. Foam works best. It’s thicker and really does some cleaning.
Next hit the engine with a hard jet of water on the more greasy areas of the engine. Just be aware of wires, connectors, etc where water can sit and give electrical issues. Might be best to get some aluminum foil and wrap these connectors and wires with.
Next let the engine run for about 5 mins or use a leaf blower to dry the engine best you can.
Next get some Armorall low gloss formula and do a 70/30 mix with water. Shake up really well.
Now coat the full engine. And start the engine and let it run – idle for 5 mins.
Next after 5-mins turn the motor off, and wipe the engine fully with a rag.
Next re-coat the engine with the armorall solution.
Start the engine up and let it run for another 5 mins
Turn off the engine and re-wipe really good.
That’s it…the motor should look like brand new. In time the solution will burn off the headers etc, so expect some slight smoke when you start up the car.
First get some engine degreaser. I always used some Engine-Brite in a can. Foam works best. It’s thicker and really does some cleaning.
Next hit the engine with a hard jet of water on the more greasy areas of the engine. Just be aware of wires, connectors, etc where water can sit and give electrical issues. Might be best to get some aluminum foil and wrap these connectors and wires with.
Next let the engine run for about 5 mins or use a leaf blower to dry the engine best you can.
Next get some Armorall low gloss formula and do a 70/30 mix with water. Shake up really well.
Now coat the full engine. And start the engine and let it run – idle for 5 mins.
Next after 5-mins turn the motor off, and wipe the engine fully with a rag.
Next re-coat the engine with the armorall solution.
Start the engine up and let it run for another 5 mins
Turn off the engine and re-wipe really good.
That’s it…the motor should look like brand new. In time the solution will burn off the headers etc, so expect some slight smoke when you start up the car.
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Originally Posted by MoeMistry
Cover the air box with foil. Run the engine for about 5 minutes, before putting foil on. Spray the engine bay with a natural cleaning agent, I use Zymol Strik. Let the product sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse. If it's really dirty, spray down engine again after rinse and soak, use a soft brush to aggitate things, then rinse again. Wipe dry using a microfiber towel.
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Run the engine a bit, cover the intake, use as little water as you need to clean. You don't want to blast water in there but you should be able to clean it well.
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Originally Posted by MoeMistry
Run the engine a bit, cover the intake, use as little water as you need to clean. You don't want to blast water in there but you should be able to clean it well.
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Originally Posted by oak
top side is a breeze, its the bottom of the engine that takes some toll. small dental mirrors and prophy picks and alot of elbow grease.
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One suggestion: replace that expansion tank. Looks much better.
Originally Posted by pyiu
I use P21S Autowash for my customers, of course like Moe said use a brush if you can get everything the first time. Then I follow with Adam's VRT (dressing) and Adam's In and out (for the hard to reach areas)
Check out some engine shots.
Check out some engine shots.
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