Engine Detailing
#1
Engine Detailing
What is the best way to detail an engine. I want to detail my LS1, and I was wondering if it is ok to use Gunk and a hose down.
Should I cover anything up before hand. I do not want to short out or reuin any electrical parts.
Thanks in advance.
Should I cover anything up before hand. I do not want to short out or reuin any electrical parts.
Thanks in advance.
#2
I use simple green, wire brush and a TON of elbow grease. when everything is clean i use a SPRAY bottle w/ water (no hose) and a cloth to cover up electricals when spraying. wipe off. then...
the secret ingredient: WD-40
When everything is clean spray on some WD-40 on metal/plastic (no electrical stuff) in nice even coats (dont wipe it off....unless it starts to run/drip) you will be AMAZEDwith your results
BTW: i know it sounds strange, but i leared from a very experinced car detailer who really knows his stuff
the secret ingredient: WD-40
When everything is clean spray on some WD-40 on metal/plastic (no electrical stuff) in nice even coats (dont wipe it off....unless it starts to run/drip) you will be AMAZEDwith your results
BTW: i know it sounds strange, but i leared from a very experinced car detailer who really knows his stuff
#5
I wipe it all down by hand with simple green,and to finish it off I spray it down with armourall fire it up and get her nice and hot,the armourall turns in to like a clear coat with the heat under the hood. Been doing it for years,give it a try.
#7
Originally posted by joed4640
I use simple green, wire brush and a TON of elbow grease...
I use simple green, wire brush and a TON of elbow grease...
Better not use an old school wire brush!
It'd have to be some REALLY soft brass or something. I wouldn't use anything stiffer that a toothbrush unless I was cleaning an aircraft carrier or something...
#8
.....I use it to clean metal parts (intake manifold throttle body alternator) its small like a toothbrush- not sure what the 'brissles' are made from tho (def not brass)--- works great, whats wrong with that?
#9
You didn't specify what you were using it on in your first post. In fact, the "...when everything is clean..." comment makes it sound like you use it on everything...
So a rookie detailer might go out, buy a wire brush and proceed to scratch the hell out of their engine compartments paint and other finishes.
So a rookie detailer might go out, buy a wire brush and proceed to scratch the hell out of their engine compartments paint and other finishes.
#10
Originally posted by TonyJ
You didn't specify what you were using it on in your first post. In fact, the "...when everything is clean..." comment makes it sound like you use it on everything...
So a rookie detailer might go out, buy a wire brush and proceed to scratch the hell out of their engine compartments paint and other finishes.
You didn't specify what you were using it on in your first post. In fact, the "...when everything is clean..." comment makes it sound like you use it on everything...
So a rookie detailer might go out, buy a wire brush and proceed to scratch the hell out of their engine compartments paint and other finishes.
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