Engine Detailing Revised

no, this stuff will take every layer off down to bare paint.



After 4 waxes I still have some slight signs of where it dewaxed (it kindof streaked down the fender a little).



I should really get the name of that stuff and post it up here tommorow. It is SO good, it is absolutely touchless. I will take your nasty 1/4 inch thick grease cakes off of the block and dirt off the firewall instantly. 100X better than anything off the shelf! I hear it is very expensive though
 
The best most cost effective solution is to find a coin-op car self wash that has an engine degreaser setting. Cost me $2, does an excellent job and I don't stain my drivway or pollute the runoff on my street that may kill a pet. Don't forget to do the underside of the hood (if it's not padded). Then spritz on some Meguiars Hyperdressing to make it pretty. Here's my wife's 97 CR-V that had it's engine cleaned and detailed for the first time last month -
 

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The best most cost effective solution is to find a coin-op car self wash that has an engine degreaser setting. Cost me $2, does an excellent job and I don't stain my drivway or pollute the runoff on my street that may kill a pet. Don't forget to do the underside of the hood (if it's not padded). Then spritz on some Meguiars Hyperdressing to make it pretty. Here's my wife's 97 CR-V that had it's engine cleaned and detailed for the first time last month -
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Hmm that engine seems familiar... :xyxthumbs



On a serious note, a coin-op could be an option yet I'm sure it still wouldn't get out everything with their supplied brush. I guess you could take your detailing tools with you... :rolleyes:



I'd much rather do it at the comfort of my home especially if it means not having to waste gas just to do it considering gas prices really aren't so friendly. :nono
 
if the enviroment is a concern, then use non petroleum distillate solvents. Most all purpose degreasers are not petroleum based, like the stuff I mentions, simple green, ect.



Also, with using the car wash power sprayer you run the risk of disconnecting hoses and forcing water into sensitive electrical devices.
 
On my ML430 I used GUNK Engine Degreaser over the last few years and it does a great job. The only thing I don't like about it is the smell. It seems to stay around for a couple of days and the heat from the engine seems to make it more pronounced. I might give SimpleGreen a try..never used that product.



BTW.......I've been using 303 protectorant for ten years and I believe its one of the best out there. I use it for all rubber seals, hoses, plastics, tires....etc. Low sheen and great protection.
 
I've recently discovered how great steel wool can work on some dull aluminum parts. A few dollars for a huge pack at home depot (get 0000 or 000) and you are in business. Follow with some neverdull or mother's metal polish.
 
My engine isnt that dirty...but for regular cleanings I use scrubing bubbles ( the stuff you use in your bathroom)...safe for all your rubber hoses, etc....



Spray on....spray off, but like I said, I dont have caked on grease. I love Castrol Super Clean for that stuff!!



Then I use Hyperdressing and Adams VRT
 
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