Engine bay detailing

[Atlblkz06]

How do you guys detail your engine bays?

With the older cars I just spray engine degreaseing foam generously, let it sit, and then wash it off.

I'm sure there is a better (safer) way of doing it. Let me know how you guys do it!

[2rotor]

thats how i do it, then ill get the really gross parts with a rag and/or plastic bristle brush and the do it again.
i use formula 50 (very much like purple power or mean green) and spray somewhat sparingly with water, but enough to rinse it well. Otherwise, the chemical is strong enough to screw up aluminum and rapidly oxidize it, not to keen on paint if you aren't careful.

[jcs]

grease lighting FTW

[sr98219]

I do what these other guys have said then soak it down with tire wet foam and wipe it off with a rag to give it a good shine.

[tdurr]

grease lighting FTW

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Reps

[Doppelgänger]

I stay away from degreasers because they oxidize various surrfaces and leave powdery residue. I just use water and hand wipe everywhere I can get my hand into...and occasionally wipe on some silicone to various parts to make them a little extra clean (brake master cyl, radiator/intercooler hoses,fuse box, power steering res. etc...). I don't like my engine bay to look overly new and shiny, just clean and simple.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l281/teamFBG/IMG_4623.jpg

[Atlblkz06]

Thanks guys!

After 10k miles I have a lot of dust in the engine bay. The hood is really large and its kinda hard to get everywhere but I'll see what I can do...

[X-Runner]

grease lighting FTW


Works good but washed my paint off using industrial strength, with no scrubing :lmao:

[tdurr]

^^ ur supposed to mix it it water.

But for hoses i use the leather wipes for the inside of my car after they get all dirty.

[X-Runner]

I know but I was cleaning/prepping for paint so the stronger the better right? lol

[FasTech]

Purple Power > Grease Lighting any day of the week.

[tdurr]

true x-runner.

but fast tech. no. its been proven that grease lighting shits all over that purple stuff.

[FasTech]

true x-runner.

but fast tech. no. its been proven that grease lighting shits all over that purple stuff.



You mean, its been people opinions. I have used both and had better experiences with Purple Power. On top of all that, Purple Power is actually cheaper. Not that I'm a cheap ass, just what I like.

[Sammich]

i use purple power at full strength and no chipping paint...after i throw some quick detailer on the painted parts...w00t w00t...people wanna eat my engine bays..

[jcs]

You mean, its been people opinions. I have used both and had better experiences with Purple Power. On top of all that, Purple Power is actually cheaper. Not that I'm a cheap ass, just what I like.

not gonna lie its pretty good, we used it last time me and you did my engine bay.

[AirMax95]

pull the motor, use Q-Tips and windex.......

Ok no, really.....dilute grease lighting spray and rinse. You may want to cover accessories and fuseblocks as a precaution. I have read a few horror stories.

[yunglaosta]

Purple Power > Grease Lighting any day of the week.


x2 purple power ftw!

[91eflx]

i cover the important electrical components and mist wverything with water spray it downwith a cleaner called b52 and spray off it works great and most of the time no scrubbing unless its got alooooot of miles on it. i get mine from napa or o'rileys u can get it in the spray bottle or gallon size

[RBS]

i just spray simple green all over the place, scrub with a moderately stiff bristle brush and rinse with the water hose... and then repeat until i see its very clean.

then let the bay dry up with the hood open and then put engine detailer or tire shine on random things lol

[OneSlow5pt0]

havent really cleaned the camaro's bay yet,but i used simple green to clean my celica...and it worked great.

[FasTech]

Gonna clean the Stang's bay up tommorrow if it isn't cold.


PURPLE POWER

[1badgvr4]

Purple power, and a tooth brush then when its dry Stoner's tire shine.Ill do it this weekend for the non believers.

[slostang]

Purple power, and a tooth brush then when its dry Stoner's tire shine.Ill do it this weekend for the non believers.

pm me back dean!

sorry for the threadjack.

[03RCode]

i cover the important electrical components and mist wverything with water spray it downwith a cleaner called b52 and spray off it works great and most of the time no scrubbing unless its got alooooot of miles on it. i get mine from napa or o'rileys u can get it in the spray bottle or gallon size


I told you about that shit, amazing isn't it.


B-52 FTMFW

[SixSquared]

purple power ftw.

Oh yeah... and this stuff...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31G5NV1ETRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[Elbow]

Purple power, brake cleaner, Engine brite, they all work pretty well, get your hands dirty no matter what.

[The BUCKY]

i just repaint my shit when it gets dirty

[SLOWR/T]

i just repaint my shit when it gets dirty


True that!





Funny thing is some people think he's joking.

[Sammich]

i just repaint my shit when it gets dirty

THATS JUST...GAY










































MINE IS DIRTY:ninja:

[FLIPside]

i have found that useing degreasers can leave that white residue, but if you clean your engine bay before you wash your car that its good to spray wd40 around the entire bay. Stay away from alternator and avoid spraying in areas with electronics that may puddle. after you spray the engine area and cooling hoses just clean off excess with a rag. The wd40 leaves a nice shine and also protects plastics and rubber,"helps to keep them moist" :goodjob:

[91eflx]

I told you about that shit, amazing isn't it.


B-52 FTMFW

yeah its the shit