Engine detailing
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
After a nice cleaning with a mild agent and protecting my important parts, I then dry with the master blaster. It blows all hidden leaves and misc. I then use CD2 Engine Detailer. I was turned onto to this about 7 years ago. Not as greasy as Armor All and does act as a dust repellent. You can use it on plastic, metal, and even the fire and side walls. It is available only online. Do a google.
Anxious to see some other posts to see if there is something I am missing.
Deiger
Anxious to see some other posts to see if there is something I am missing.
Deiger
Last edited by Deiger; Apr 8, 2010 at 08:19 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 20,352
Likes: 568
From: Ventura County, Calif
Lots of views but no one posting. 
Some prior discussions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-spotless.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1572908024
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ine-clean.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-detailer.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...-detailer.html
Some prior discussions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-spotless.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1572908024
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ine-clean.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-detailer.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...-detailer.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 2,786
Likes: 49
From: Sun Devil Country
I use Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner and finish it off with Sonus Trim and Motor Kote. 
http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...detailing.html
http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...detailing.html
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 27,420
Likes: 64
From: San Clemente CA
I give it a quick dusting and blow the rocks out at every washing. Every few months I clean it with wet rags and Armorall most everything. After five years it still looks like new. I do the same with my 12 year old XJ8 and it looks like new also.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 14,080
Likes: 1,592
From: Edmond Oklahoma
There is no short cut. If the engine bay has not been maintained it will take considerable time depending on how detailed you want to get. Don't forget to clean the underside too.When you think it is clean, clean it again. You will be surprised how much road grime you will remove everytime you clean it. Take your time and it will look great. I would post-up over on the Care Care Forum here, that's where the pro detailers hang out. they have great tips.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
I was told not to use a water hose as the water kills the nox sensors on bottom of engine.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 16,023
Likes: 1,645
From: Toronto, Canada
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
I just use the hose and run the engine dry for 10-15 minutes. Then I top it off with Stoners Trim Shine, looks great.
The key is to keep the engine bay clean as much as possible becuase once it is really dirty it is tough to restore.
The key is to keep the engine bay clean as much as possible becuase once it is really dirty it is tough to restore.
