Proper engine detailing techniques

**gr82bhum** · 03-08-2006, 10:52 AM

How do most of you detail under the hood? What products have you tried?

**prairiedad** · 03-08-2006, 12:09 PM

i have tried several products but found none that does what it says. simple green so far has been my favorite. i try to cover what looks to be electrical and open air intakes,using a low pressure (household faucet) with a fire dept. type nozzle for the different spray patterns,and a long reach soft brush. still looking for better products all the time which is the reason i joined this web-site!

Matt · 03-08-2006, 12:30 PM

I like to use DP Exterior Surface Cleaner in one of our foam guns. I cover the electronics (alternator, battery, MSD ignition, etc) with plastic bags, rinse everything, soak all areas with the Gilmour foam gun....then I let it sit for a bit and settle in. After that, I hose everything down and rinse it real good. I then start the engine, let it idle for a bit, dry out the excess water and dress all plastic/rubber.

**dennish** · 03-08-2006, 12:35 PM

A Lot Of Windex, Chrome Polish and lots of Q-Tips -- and a lot time!!

Matt · 03-08-2006, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by dennish

A Lot Of Windex, Chrome Polish and lots of Q-Tips -- and a lot time!!

Beautiful!

**dennish** · 03-08-2006, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Matt

Beautiful!

It gets driven about 3000 to 4000 miles a year and even to work seveal times a month.

Matt · 03-08-2006, 12:50 PM

Wow...now THAT is cool.

You should post up more pics of the car in the Show N' Shine forum!

**5000XD** · 03-08-2006, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by dennish

A Lot Of Windex, Chrome Polish and lots of Q-Tips -- and a lot time!!

Ow my, very nice!

**Neothin** · 03-08-2006, 02:37 PM

APC diluted 3:1, soak, scrub, rinse. repeat if necessary. I havent found dirt or grime that has stood up to that. Nevr_Dull on the metal, and 303 on the plastic/rubber.