Engine Bay detailing

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NVcobra

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Hey guys, been awhile since Ive done some detailing. Being a few years out of the "know," could someone catch me up to date on what are the current best products and procedures to do some engine detailing on a 97 Mustang Cobra?? Been doing some reading, looks like CD-2,Megs HD, simple green etc are mention but looked like they were in posts a few years back. Thx appreciate your replies!
 
I like to degrease it down with say P21S Total Autowash, scrub it all down and then coat everything with either 303 aerospace protectant or Z16.
 
NVCobra said:
Hi stiffdogg06,



Thx for the reply, is that comon stuff found at local Auto-zones, wal-mart etc?
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The only thing you MAY be able to find locally is 303 aerospace protectant. And some places have Zaino locally but not a lot of places will.



I don't get a lot of stuff OTC, so hopefully others chime in.
 
Your local Harley Davidson dealer sells S100 you can get some Total Cycle Cleaner there, CD-2 works well and you can find it at Autozone or check your local paint and body shop supplier for Meguiars Hyper dressing
 
Once again, a technical answer.



here's my question ... what does everyone use and recommend to capture all that nasty run off from teh engine detail ... the worst offense in detailing for creating run off?



Or, does everyone simply focus on what super duper product to use?



-jim
 
Relaited said:
Once again, a technical answer.



here's my question ... what does everyone use and recommend to capture all that nasty run off from teh engine detail ... the worst offense in detailing for creating run off?



Or, does everyone simply focus on what super duper product to use?



-jim
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I assume that you are talking about all the nasty junk that gets rinsed out of engine and onto your nice clean driveway.



I wash & degrease engines over a rock driveway area, but most people don't have this sort of an "i don't care spot." In that case, a large sheet of that cheap painters plastic helps with the mess.
 
With a car like that I wouldn't think the engine would be too bad. Most cleaners and some elbow grease will work. I try to use steam as much as possible. Megs HD or CD2 work really well. CD2 is simple and I haven't had a problem with it. Spray it on, let the engine run and wipe off an excess.



Relaited- I have yet to see any of your posts that show you know anything about actually detailing a car.



Relaited- I can't tell if you really care about the environment or if you are just pushing some new product.
 
I was thinking of using the cheapo bottle of F21 they've got at wally world as an engine bay product. It's like 2 bucks, I'm sure it can't be any worse than nothing, right? Mind you, my engine bay is more dusty than grimey.
 
Get a good degreaser and some various brushes, and your in business. There are products at Auto Zone, Wal-Mart etc. that you can buy, but just make sure they are "safe" and won't damage, for example, and chrome dress-up items one might have on their engine.



Just make sure the engine is cold and avoid drowing things like the alternator and coils, to avoid damaging the engine.
 
Relaited said:
Once again, a technical answer.



here's my question ... what does everyone use and recommend to capture all that nasty run off from teh engine detail ... the worst offense in detailing for creating run off?



Or, does everyone simply focus on what super duper product to use?



-jim
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It's getting old, Jim. The OP is asking for product suggestions, and, as usual, you're going to steer this thread down a different road focusing on your own agenda. If you want to talk about water reclamation, start your own thread.
 
Relaited said:
Once again, a technical answer.



here's my question ... what does everyone use and recommend to capture all that nasty run off from teh engine detail ... the worst offense in detailing for creating run off?



Or, does everyone simply focus on what super duper product to use?



-jim
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Rather than completely de-rail the thread with an off topic response like this, why not make a new thread in the Green detailing forum and put your post there?



For engines, I use Simple Green, TAW, steam cleaner and a small BHB.
 
Yo Yankees fan ...



the Op asked "could someone catch me up to date on what are the current best products and procedures to do some engine detailing "



See the word procedures?



I recognize that most here do not recognize reclamation of waste as a procedure, but I do, and so do the regulators!



My position stands. And having grown up in Boston ... I have 2 favorite teams. the Boston Red Sox and whoever is playing the Yankees .



Go Red Sox



-jim
 
Relaited said:
Yo Yankees fan ...



the Op asked "could someone catch me up to date on what are the current best products and procedures to do some engine detailing "



See the word procedures?



I recognize that most here do not recognize reclamation of waste as a procedure, but I do, and so do the regulators!



My position stands. And having grown up in Boston ... I have 2 favorite teams. the Boston Red Sox and whoever is playing the Yankees .



Go Red Sox



-jim
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I don't care about your sports related loyalties. In this thread alone, several people have commented on your presence on this forum, and your "contributions" (and I use that term loosely) to various topics. You either have a financial stake in the eco-detailing realm, or some type of single-minded fixation. Either way, as I noted in my first post, it's getting very old. Start a thread in the Eco forum and preach to your heart's content.
 
hey thanks for all the responses guys, much appreciated!



Anyway, as of now I've managed to pick op some CD2, heard lots of good stuff about it. From what I gather CD2 is just the dressing. Still trying to find a cleaner/degreaser. Was looking for Megs APC but cant find it at Autozone, WalMart etc. All Ive ran across so far is SuperClean, Simple Green, Gunk engine bright(original,foam and citrus) and some other basic cheapo cleaners. Might try the Harley dealer for some S100 cycle cleaner if thats an appropriate cleaner for car engines.

Out of the above cleaners which would you say are the strongest to weakest? My engine isnt really greasy as much as just dusty with just a few grime spots here and there. Was thinking of just using the most mild or one that can be diluted to more mild for my first engine detail. Would it be better to just use say Super Clean or Simple Green very diluted instead of the canned cleaners? Any advice much appreciated! :xyxthumbs
 
The Megs APC and Degreaser will only be carried at an auto paint and supply store.



While I'm here, I have both Megs APC and Super Degreaser, what's the method of using either one of them in the engine and engine bay area? For example, Super degreaser, diluted to 10:1, spray the whole engine and engine bay, let sit for a couple minutes, and just rinse the whole thing off, or use a brush on everything?
 
If it's mostly dusty, this is my approach.



Do not let any area dry before your final rinse. This makes most cleaners acceptable to use. I've used Super Clean (strong cleaner) and i usually dilute it 1:1 for engines, makes it safer and last longer. If you are dealing with oil you could use undiluted.



First i mist the entire engine and hood back with water. Then spray the cleaner on all areas.



I first clean the paint on 1/2 the hood back with a wash mitt and rinse, then the other side and rinse. Careful of sharp edges.



Then do the engine, as the cleaner was being dwelling for a minute. Wash mitt as many areas as you can and then rinse all areas. Again do not let cleaner dry.



If you have baked on oil you will have to reapply cleaner and aggravate with mitt or brush. You can blast away with a PW, but might force water into unwanted areas.



Inspect your work.



Let drip dry for a minute and if you want you can spray with a VP while wet.
 
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