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).

[Jared95]

Zero told me a quick simple way:

When at the carwash while engine is warm, spot free rinse on all components not electrical or intake (duh), then use the engine degreaser then just use the rinse and spray all the gunk off...After just crank it up and coat the entire block and plastics in armor all....works great and takes no time at all.

It makes the 7a actually look like a power plant.

This post has been edited by Jared95: Apr 15, 2008 - 8:12 PM