clean engine
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Dallas/Grand Prairie Texas
I always like doing it by hand, depending on how dirty it is.
I usually wipe it down with a wet rag (using degreaser where needed) and when cleaned I go back over it with a microfiber towel sprayed damp with some Dirtex (get some at Lowes) for a nice dull shine. Always do the battery last as it may have acids on it which you don't want to spread around on your engine parts.
Here's a few engine bays I've done with the process I just described.
I usually wipe it down with a wet rag (using degreaser where needed) and when cleaned I go back over it with a microfiber towel sprayed damp with some Dirtex (get some at Lowes) for a nice dull shine. Always do the battery last as it may have acids on it which you don't want to spread around on your engine parts.
Here's a few engine bays I've done with the process I just described.
Last edited by JoshVette; Oct 16, 2006 at 03:58 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach / London State: Dazed and confused
Originally Posted by HERK
what is the proper way to clean my engine?
or do a 'search' of this forum, cause I think it may have been covered once or twice before
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Lewes DE
Wow Josh ! some very nice results , and a great picture collection!
also my two cents - I like Stoner's Trim Shine for those tiny little places that you cannot reach -- just spray everything that is rubber or plastic, and this will give it a nice shine - no need to wipe if off or buff. Spray and walk away.
also my two cents - I like Stoner's Trim Shine for those tiny little places that you cannot reach -- just spray everything that is rubber or plastic, and this will give it a nice shine - no need to wipe if off or buff. Spray and walk away.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,479
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From: Dallas/Grand Prairie Texas
Originally Posted by bugman
Wow Josh ! some very nice results , and a great picture collection!
also my two cents - I like Stoner's Trim Shine for those tiny little places that you cannot reach -- just spray everything that is rubber or plastic, and this will give it a nice shine - no need to wipe if off or buff. Spray and walk away.
also my two cents - I like Stoner's Trim Shine for those tiny little places that you cannot reach -- just spray everything that is rubber or plastic, and this will give it a nice shine - no need to wipe if off or buff. Spray and walk away.
