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I basically do the same but remove the rad/condenser cover to flush out debris in there, as well as scrubbing and washing the hood panel cover. I also stick the hose down by the udders and flush leaves and crap out from the fender areas.
From: Gilbert, Arizona Currently Own: 1998 Coupe YouTube: My Corvette Life
Originally Posted by chris308
I basically do the same but remove the rad/condenser cover to flush out debris in there, as well as scrubbing and washing the hood panel cover. I also stick the hose down by the udders and flush leaves and crap out from the fender areas.
Yea that is my next task. I already cut the video down from 30 min to 15 So that may be another video.
Nice video. FWIW, I love the Super Clean, but I prefer the liquid spray to the foaming spray. The liquid seems to get into the small areas better than the foam does. Also, something the guy in this video didn't mention, you want to make sure the engine is absolutely stone cold before you spray this stuff on, otherwise it will dry quickly and then it can't be rinsed off. It's best to leave the vehicle parked overnight before spraying this stuff on...on a side note, I would never buy a C5 with an engine bay this dirty. This is a sure sign of neglect...
Last edited by grampi50; Oct 27, 2017 at 02:10 PM.
Ive been using the heavy duty simple green concentrate with a pump action pressure sprayer designed for watering flowers and gardens, it works amazing and is cheap as hell .
The long spray nozzle gets into any crevice , even the deep ones, really great little tool and only like $15.00 at any hardware store
From: Gilbert, Arizona Currently Own: 1998 Coupe YouTube: My Corvette Life
Originally Posted by grampi50
Nice video. FWIW, I love the Super Clean, but I prefer the liquid spray to the foaming spray. The liquid seems to get into the small areas better than the foam does. Also, something the guy in this video didn't mention, you want to make sure the engine is absolutely stone cold before you spray this stuff on, otherwise it will dry quickly and then it can't be rinsed off. It's best to leave the vehicle parked overnight before spraying this stuff on...on a side note, I would never buy a C5 with an engine bay this dirty. This is a sure sign of neglect...
If it were not for the service records the guy kept, I would not have bought the car. The exterior and interior looked just as bad the day I test drove the car. It was his daily driver. He was a military guy based in Virginia. He just drove the car across country when he was re-stationed at Twenty-Nice Palms, CA.
Last edited by Chris Draper; Oct 27, 2017 at 03:56 PM.
From: Gilbert, Arizona Currently Own: 1998 Coupe YouTube: My Corvette Life
Originally Posted by The Rabbi
What happened to the "motor doesn't like water" theory???
Depends on the car really. Like the C4s with Optispark I could think twice before using water. But as long as the engine is cold and you cover the crucial electrical stuff it's ok.
Ive been using the heavy duty simple green concentrate with a pump action pressure sprayer designed for watering flowers and gardens, it works amazing and is cheap as hell .
The long spray nozzle gets into any crevice , even the deep ones, really great little tool and only like $15.00 at any hardware store
I do almost the same thing...I use Simple Green usually mixed 2 parts Simple Green to 1 part water, spray the engine bay and let it set awhile before hosing it off. Usually works pretty well at getting most of the sand and other grime out of my bay.
Thank you for the great video. I wanted to share a product I use to get my engine compartment ready for car shows.
So I happen to use Simple Green and mist off with water to get the dirt off the engine then use a blower to dry off the water, then go for a quick drive to get out any remaining water/moisture.
Then I spray my engine with CDN spray. Its completely safe around electronics, plastic, metal, rubber, etc. I use it in my door jams, wheel wells, any place I need a shine that isnt sticky or greasy. I order a case from the guys in my Corvette Club, but if interested, here is the name and number on the back of the can: CDN Distributers - 570-457-1960
This was taken AFTER using CDN and driving 120 miles...(this stuff lasts)
So that may be another video.
