Whats the best way to clean the engine bay? Mine aint to bad, i usally just use a wet rag to get rid of all dust and dirt, but i want that "new look".

I saw that some of you guys use some engine specific cleaner that you spray on and hose off, to get it clean and shiny. But did you just soak the engine area not worrying about electrical connections and the optispark? or did you just use a wet rag to take the cleaner off. i really dont want to short anything out when i rinse it.

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'94 Z28 M6
Hedman Headers, Borla Cat-back, Power Programmer, 373 gears


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Hey man I think the stuff that your refering to that everyone uses is called CD-2 Engine Detailer. I have been using for the past few months and this stuff is great. Like you said just clean most of the dirt off with soap and water and you just spray over the entire engine. You don't have to spray everything individualy, just let it haze over everything. Then you leave the hood open for a few minutes, then start it up and after 20min. driving the stuff "sets" and it all evens out and there you go. It looks great. I have a shot of my engine bay although its not too great of picture after I used the stuff. Good luck.

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My 95 Mystic TA

 

Ok, this is like the 4th time I've posted this is the past week, hehe.. anyway..

I use Griot's Engine Cleaner & Engine Gloss on my car. Simple to use... spray on the cleaner (avoid electricals) wait 5 minutes, hose it off. After it dries, then spray on the gloss. Job done.

About the PCM and opti... don't spray the cleaner on them, and when hosing off, don't spray directly on them... a quick spray on them won't hurt though.

Here's my before & after pictures:
http://www.camarohighway.com/2001Z28/griots.htm

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Stock Dyno: 293HP/317TQ
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I just got done using the Goop Engine Bright. That **** stinks but works great. removed all the dirt and grim off my strut towers and shined up the intake a nad.

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94 B4C Z28
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Performance: !AIR|!TB Bypass|!Cat|SLP Loudmouth|2800 Stall|1LE Intake Elbow|Dunlop SP5000s|Bosch Plat. Plugs
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[This message has been edited by Bawls (edited August 09, 2002).]

 

OctaneZ28, nice choice man. Engine look 100% times better. I'll get around to trying that stuff in a few weeks when I get my chrome rims. Nice job man, very nice.

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Steve-o
White Z 4 Show
Upgrades: Indiglo Gauges, 160 degree thermostat, tornado air foil, Altezza Tail Lights, 3rd Brake light Mod, complete stereo upgrade, 20% Window Tint, and W-type body kit (painted/molded on the week of 07/29)

Future Mods: Z06 Chrome Rims, Underbody red neons, HVAC, Headlight, & transmission overlays, CAMARO inserts (red), and interior neons (blue).

 

Thanks

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2001 Camaro Z28 A4 2.73 - Navy Blue Metallic - my 5th Camaro!
Stock Dyno: 293HP/317TQ
Stock 1/4 Mile: 13.573 @ 103.18
Mods: SLP CAI, K&N Filter, SLP Loudmouth, SLP Lid
Best 1/4 Mile: 13.285 @ 106.11