Keeping the engine looking good
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Keeping the engine looking good
I've learned a lot here about how to keep the exterior and interior of my car looking good -- but I wonder about the engine. You see all of these immaculate-looking engines at car shows. What are these people using to clean them -- or better yet, to prevent them as much as possible from getting all gunked up, as the stuff under hood is prone to do eventually in any car?
Any advice?
Thx.
Any advice?
Thx.
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Originally Posted by Winterwaves
I've learned a lot here about how to keep the exterior and interior of my car looking good -- but I wonder about the engine. You see all of these immaculate-looking engines at car shows. What are these people using to clean them -- or better yet, to prevent them as much as possible from getting all gunked up, as the stuff under hood is prone to do eventually in any car?
Any advice?
Thx.
Any advice?
Thx.
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That was uncalled for...
Heres a great tip I got passed along,
1. Get some Simple Green (Automotive)...
2. Cover up battery and alternator with a plastic bag (if need be)
3. Spray Simple Green EVERYWHERE
4. Let sit for a couple minutes
5. Get a soft brush (I used a tooth brush, took about 2 hours but it looked really nice) and scrub away all the noticable grease/dirt
6. Then rinse the engine clean
Do that once and you will never try anything else again,,,and Simple Green is an automotive degreaser which is also clear coat safe....
1. Get some Simple Green (Automotive)...
2. Cover up battery and alternator with a plastic bag (if need be)
3. Spray Simple Green EVERYWHERE
4. Let sit for a couple minutes
5. Get a soft brush (I used a tooth brush, took about 2 hours but it looked really nice) and scrub away all the noticable grease/dirt
6. Then rinse the engine clean
Do that once and you will never try anything else again,,,and Simple Green is an automotive degreaser which is also clear coat safe....
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Originally Posted by 04_TL_Lover
Heres a great tip I got passed along,
1. Get some Simple Green (Automotive)...
2. Cover up battery and alternator with a plastic bag (if need be)
3. Spray Simple Green EVERYWHERE
4. Let sit for a couple minutes
5. Get a soft brush (I used a tooth brush, took about 2 hours but it looked really nice) and scrub away all the noticable grease/dirt
6. Then rinse the engine clean
Do that once and you will never try anything else again,,,and Simple Green is an automotive degreaser which is also clear coat safe....
1. Get some Simple Green (Automotive)...
2. Cover up battery and alternator with a plastic bag (if need be)
3. Spray Simple Green EVERYWHERE
4. Let sit for a couple minutes
5. Get a soft brush (I used a tooth brush, took about 2 hours but it looked really nice) and scrub away all the noticable grease/dirt
6. Then rinse the engine clean
Do that once and you will never try anything else again,,,and Simple Green is an automotive degreaser which is also clear coat safe....
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Originally Posted by jlukja
So, as long as you cover the battery and distributor its OK to rinse the engine bay with water?
Here's what I would do:
Run your car for about 5 mins, just to warm up the engine to make it eaiser to get the grease/dirt off. Hose down and Spray on Simple Green. This is the best bet as a degreaser since its not petroleum based, which is bad for the hoses, rubber and whatnot. Let that sit for several minutes. Agitate with a brush, use something like you would use for your rims. Hose it down again and let dry. For shine, spray 303 protectant or Stoners Trim Shine. Wipe down and admire your work
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Now, I've used a product from Meg's called Engine Kote before that will add a protective "shell" to the surfaces. HOWEVER, if you decide to use this, DO NOT spray it on any chrome parts if you have any! I made this mistake and sprayed in on my polished Injen intake and it ruined the clear finish. So beware if you decide to use this stuff...
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That was uncalled for...
Oh yeah, and I forgot, let the car idle AFTER you do all the washing/rinsing to let all the moving parts get moving and dried up, Ive sprayed the car 6 times since Ive had the car and its never done ANY harm at all...and its on a 93, so Im sure the newer cars are even more well protected...
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I usually use Simple Green or Meg's Extra for the engine. Use detailing brushes to get in the small areas. Shine up with Meg's Vinyl and Rubber (NXT or professional series)
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