CPEasy02

hey guys call it a noobe relaps but what all do you need to cover when you detail your engine...and what all do you need to use and how...thanks

GrayGhost

At the dealership I work at, the only thing that we cover is if there is an aftermarket intake. Other than that, we use a degreaser solution and spray down the engine, then brush the grime. Then rinse it very well. Usually we take a air hose and blower and dry the engine, and wires off.

For shows, after cleaning my engine I use a detail spray and spray the plastic and hoses to make them shine.

civic01vtec

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yeah, put some plastic over ur intake and i hose my engine bay down, spray it with degreaser and hand wash it with soap and water, then rinse the **** out of it.

danscreations

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Good GOD the engine bay! I'm a little extreme when it comes to cleaning this area, but here is a list of stuff I use and what i use it on.

Meguiars Gold Class Wax
- Painted/Cleared Coil Cover
- Underside of the hood
- Anywhere else in the engine bay I see a painted area

Blue Magic Metal Polish
- AC lines
- Top of radiator
- Steering arms
- Aftermarket aluminum intake
- Any other aluminum parts; use your judgement

Black Magic Tire Gloss
- Rubber lines
- Fuse Box
- Battery & Cover
- Factory intake system
- Black wire loom
- Anything else rubber or black; use your judgement

**When using Black Magic Metal Polish remember anything you polish will need to be polished more often then if you didn't polish it. You will remove metal protectant (goldish/yellow color) off peices of metal that contains it. Your final result will be a mirror like finish that will last for months. You will want to wipe off polished peices off with a wet rag if water spots accur on the peices over time. To keep that like just polished look; polish each peice at lest one every 2 weeks.

**When using Black Magic Tire Gloss I always apply with my hand. Yea thats right; Spray it in the palm of your hand or finger tips and apply on the desired area(s). Your hand works best because a reg will want to absorbe the gloss unlike you skin. It's a great trick and a little glow will go a long way using this method. If you want to do a large area with the gloss use a foam tire applicator which will spread the gloss evenly and use less than a rag would.

Your final result should look like this:

NeonImpact

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holy mother of god, that is one sweet *** car dan!

looks real nice!

RedDragon333

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thats what my engine bay looks like. I Cover every inch of the bay with either a detailer, polish or shiner.

danscreations

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Thanks "NeonImpact"

"RedDragon333", looks sweet! Love the Rallye Red :-)

RedDragon333

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yea gotta love the reds!!!

CuRiOuSfIsH

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Is there any brand degreaser you guys would recommend? And isnt the degreaser stuff acidic?

danscreations

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I personally have never used it. I'm hoping someone who has could tell me a little about it and if I need to use it.

RedDragon333

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I hear that simple green works but personally i keep the engine bay so clean that i never have to use it. If you clean it every time you wash you really wont have to worry

CuRiOuSfIsH

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I thought Simple Green was a carpet cleaner....
What I meant by degreaser is stuff like "Engine Gunk" and the likes....

danscreations

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Yea, I'm constantly cleaning it! Never use simple green around paint, it will strip it.

RedDragon333

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SImple Green is a degreaser bro, and yes steer clear of any paint, put it on a rag and wipe the area down then go over with water then some kinda shiner

CuRiOuSfIsH

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OK, thanks guys