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Engine Compartment CLEANED (PICS)
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Burning Brakes
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Engine Compartment CLEANED (PICS)
I've read many post about not putting a drop of water in the engine compartment. I did. Follow with pictures.
1. Wrapped every electrical connection with plastic tape and or aluminum foil.
2. Mixed water and Zaino car wash and sprayed the entire engine bay down with a stream spray.
3. Used a boars brush from (Griots Garage) to loosen up any grease or dirt.
4. LIGHTLY hosed down engine bay with a mist.
5. Immedietely blew the water out of the engine bay with a Kirby vacuum.
6. Removed tape / plastic.
7. Wiped down EVERY possible inch with a Micro Fiber towel.
8. Final detail with Armor all.
You can see in the pictures when I removed the plastic from the connections that they were bone dry. Zero water on Electrical components, Zero codes. Clean Engine Bay!
1. Wrapped every electrical connection with plastic tape and or aluminum foil.
2. Mixed water and Zaino car wash and sprayed the entire engine bay down with a stream spray.
3. Used a boars brush from (Griots Garage) to loosen up any grease or dirt.
4. LIGHTLY hosed down engine bay with a mist.
5. Immedietely blew the water out of the engine bay with a Kirby vacuum.
6. Removed tape / plastic.
7. Wiped down EVERY possible inch with a Micro Fiber towel.
8. Final detail with Armor all.
You can see in the pictures when I removed the plastic from the connections that they were bone dry. Zero water on Electrical components, Zero codes. Clean Engine Bay!
Last edited by Mike.D; Nov 1, 2010 at 01:32 AM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Las Vegas
I was definitely scared, and made sure the water spraying was done fast. The first 6 photos of the engine compartment are untouched, besides the covering of electrical parts.
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Now if you take 10-12 minutes after each wash to wipe down this area and redress the plastic monthly you'll likely never need to heavy wash again. Heres some hints in case you or anyone else would like them:
1. Use Klasse AIO on all painted parts including under hood area where water spotting accumulates. It will remove spots and protect. It can also be used in the area that supports the hood, they look like little rain trays.
2. Use a good safe water based dressing on all plastics. Dont use anything with silicones as they attract dirt and dust. I prefer 303 Protectant as it has a nice matte but new look.
3. Quick Detailers are your friend. Use a nice soft safe MF towel (that blue one above looks plenty nice) and a quick detail spray after each wash so you remove any dirt/dust that settled.
4. Remember to dress the weatherstripping too .... I prefer the Einszett Gummi Phledge Rubber Stick due to its design (think shoe polish applicator) and its water resistant.
I think the original post above shows just how well a engine can look, and how good an owner feels when they pop the hood at a local show or just around the guys. Best of luck, it looks great !!
1. Use Klasse AIO on all painted parts including under hood area where water spotting accumulates. It will remove spots and protect. It can also be used in the area that supports the hood, they look like little rain trays.
2. Use a good safe water based dressing on all plastics. Dont use anything with silicones as they attract dirt and dust. I prefer 303 Protectant as it has a nice matte but new look.
3. Quick Detailers are your friend. Use a nice soft safe MF towel (that blue one above looks plenty nice) and a quick detail spray after each wash so you remove any dirt/dust that settled.
4. Remember to dress the weatherstripping too .... I prefer the Einszett Gummi Phledge Rubber Stick due to its design (think shoe polish applicator) and its water resistant.
I think the original post above shows just how well a engine can look, and how good an owner feels when they pop the hood at a local show or just around the guys. Best of luck, it looks great !!
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