How to Properly detail your motor Options

[playr158]

1. Let the engine run for a minute or two to warm it up. Grease and other gunk is easier to remove when the engine is warm (NOT HOT).

2. Cover any exposed electrical components and anything else you do not want to get a bunch of water on with aluminum foil.

3. Get a can of engine degreaser from your local auto store...they used GUNK Engine Degreaser. Spray it liberally on everything! Don't be shy...they used the entire can. Let is sit for 10-15mins so it can breakdown and loosen all that grime.

4. Get the hose out and spray down everything to remove all the degreaser and dirt and grime. Do not use a nozzle...just the hose is enough pressure. You do not want to blast water into all the engine components...especially on newer cars.

5. Let the water run off for a few mins and start the engine and let is run for 30 seconds to help dry some of the water.

6. Here's the final step spray the entire engine bay down with WD-40. use an entire can and spray it on EVERYTHING! Some substitute Pledge furniture spray instead of WD-40 (believing WD-40 attracts dust).

[GrimReaper]

No! Seriously, when I bought the car, the engine bay and the engine itself was covered with dirt, grease and grime. I used a mild degreaser (Castrol Super Clean), sprayed entire bottle on the engine and let it works. After half an hour or so, I used a pressure washer, and rinsed away all that s**t off. After it dries, I waxed all I could reach (engine bay) and for the plastic, I used vinyl protectant, wipe the exess off, and that was it. Since then, I wash my engine every week, simply using regular garden hose, in order to keep it clean like you see, and I use vinyl protectant (I use Turtle Wax F21 'cauz it's cheaper) every week to maintain the black.

Of course, if you guys have a cold air intake filter, you'll need to remove it or cover it with something

This post has been edited by GrimReaper: Aug 29, 2007 - 5:30 PM