Engine Bay Detailing

[Isaiahjones12]

Hello Fellow Auto Geeks,

To make it simple. I'm 17 and have a 2008 Nissan Altima. I got it from my mom and now I'm trying my hardest to bring it back in shape. The only thing I really need to know is what to mask that's around my engine when I start to detail it and, what is the best product to use when detailing it. Thanks for reading.Feed back please

[CrayBrown]

You'll want to make sure your alternator is covered. Anything thats electrically powered should be covered. As long as you are careful and arent spraying water all over your motor you should be okay.

[jhnybgood47]

Also if you have an intake of some sort that is exposed, cover it. I use carpro for my engine or 303.

[CrayBrown]

Also if you have an intake of some sort that is exposed, cover it. I use carpro for my engine or 303.

Thanks for adding that I was just about to edit my post.

[dpscoupe]

Hello Fellow Auto Geeks,

To make it simple. I'm 17 and have a 2008 Nissan Altima. I got it from my mom and now I'm trying my hardest to bring it back in shape. The only thing I really need to know is what to mask that's around my engine when I start to detail it and, what is the best product to use when detailing it. Thanks for reading.Feed back please

Check out Nick's writeup on engine detailing from start to finish.

How To: Detail Your Engine Like a Professional (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/50352-how-detail-your-engine-like-professional.html)

You'll want to cover alternator & any electrical connections you can along with the air inlet.

Post before/after pics when you're done!

[Dave Medvic]

Meguiar's all Season Dressing D160 is a good dressing to use after you degrease it. Meg's APC in a 1:4 dilution will break up dirt/grease before you hose it off. You can also use the dry method and not use water, but you'll be sacrificing a bunch of rags. Theres lot of good APC's and exterior dressings to pick from if you already have something else in hand.

[Isaiahjones12]

Thanks Guys for the great and valuable information!!! Helps a ton! I will update you all on the outcome with before and after photos! :dblthumb2:

See Ya'll Soon

[Charleston]

A steamer also helps a ton. I use an inexpensive Wagner unit

[Danube]

You'll want to make sure your alternator is covered. Anything thats electrically powered should be covered. As long as you are careful and arent spraying water all over your motor you should be okay.


I have washed tens of cars with a pressure washer (Karcher) in the past without covering anything in the engine bay, and experienced zero problems.

There is a bit of a myth in this, as there are many myths in car detailing, many of which are designed to milk more $$ out of peps pockets.

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[jhnybgood47]

Yeah I have detailed my engine bay several times and don't cover up a single thing. When I detail friends or family's cars I usually cover up some parts like I mentioned above. That is usually if it is an older car.

[VWGLI]

I like CD2 engine detailer. autozone sells it in an aerosol.
It is just a dressing, it does not clean.

[pixelmonkey]

OPC at 3:1
303 for the plastics
Several brushes of various sizes
*a few tooth brushes too

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14913&d=1357007648

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14906&d=1357007663

just take your time
chris<pixelmonkey>:D

[Audios S6]

Along with a strong dilutiuon of APC and various brushes, I use a rinse bucket with shop towels and a garden sprayer with a wand for rinsing. I can easily rinse an engine bay with less than a gallon of water and the water can be directed very accurately to avoid sensitive parts.

[zmcgovern45]

I use diluted APC to clean and 303 to dress most everything. CG black on black is great for hoses and hard to reach areas!

[dpscoupe]

Anyone ever use Sonus Trim & Motor Kote