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).

[Helix]

Has anyone ever heard of using tire foam instead of WD40 or pledge?

I do. I sometimes use it to make the plastic parts shine for a bit longer.
I stopped using it on my tyres, (got new ones and i noticed that when they are left under the sun, they get a brownish colour... ) so i experimented on the engine bay and it worked!

I spray it on a piece of cloth and i shine the plastic parts with it.