UPDATED - Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

[RaysWay]

Needed to replace the coolant reservoir tank this weekend (bad coolant level sensor) so I ended up cleaning up the engine bay.


Here's the new clear tank next to the old black one.

Greasy intake manifold.

Decided to use BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Waterless Wash Concentrate (New Formula). With the 1:48 dilution ratio, it would only cost me $1.56 to fill up the 48oz sprayer at the current $24.99 price tag on a 16 oz bottle of concentrate (before any discounts or coupon codes )

I used the 48oz Chemical Resistant Pressure Sprayer. The low spray pressure on the widest spray pattern gave me confidence I wouldn't be injecting water or waterless wash into any sensitive harnesses under the hood.

Before removing the coolant tank.

Removed.

Replaced. I should buy gloves.

I used PERL to dress up the engine bay. Undiluted. I've been using this stuff for years under the hood and I've never had a problem with it. I'm confident the next time I pop my hood, all the black plastic, rubber and vinyl will look just as good as the day I cleaned it.

Much better!

I had to run to the Auto Parts store to pickup coolant, so I ended up picking up an oil change kit while I was there.

Thanks for reading!

Products used:

BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Waterless Wash Kit
Double Barrel Extension Sprayer
CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant
Round Foam Wax Applicator for Car Wax and Paint Sealants
Color-Coded Microfiber Bulk Detailing Towels - 16 Pack

 

[Ronkh]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Nice job

Never thought about using it on engines

Thank you

 

[rottenII]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

I really like BF's lineup. I'm going to have to try some of the waterless stuff.

 

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

What ratio on the PERL?

 

[Pats300zx]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Great job Vega. Gotta love PERL. So versatile with the different ratios....

 

[RaysWay]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

What ratio on the PERL?

Undiluted.

 

[Smack]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Great work Vega. Glad to see you getting your hands dirty to repair your car. (Mechanic here)

Wouldn't have thought to use a waterless wash to clean an engine bay.

 

[The Guz]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Nice job. Good choice in oil and the filter.

 

[PA DETAILER]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

WOW. Amazing job for not using a hose.

 

[Angus]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

I should buy gloves.

Hahaha, yeah man - gloves are your friend!

Great write up Vega. That engine looks perfect now

 

[JSFM35X]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

You are luck to have the limitless supply of stuff to pick from. I am Jelly

Have fun and carry on.

 

[Nutbread]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Boy, I sure haven't been paying attention. I had no idea the dilution ratio had changed.
Used to be one of the more expensive options for WW. Looks like that has has been fixed.

 

[House of Wax]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Looks good. Need to do our cars soon

 

[RaysWay]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

6/19/2015 UPDATE

ALL of these pics were taken after opening the hood without wiping anything down.

This is a 19 day update. I know it's not too long but I had to pop my hood yesterday evening to install a new K&N air filter and I figured I'd snap a few pics of how good it still looks.

CarPro PERL is still making all the black plastic and rubber look amazing under the hood.

CarPro PERL was used undiluted. No greasy look here as everything is dry to the touch. Although you can see some surface dust, I wouldn't say it's attracting dust like other dressings would under the hood.

Thanks for reading!

 

[Marc08EX]

Re: Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

Great job on the engine detail Ray!

Quick question, did the dirt stains get removed when you washed the MF towel you used to clean the engine bay? These towels will be used as dedicated engine towels right?

 

[RaysWay]

12 Week Update

This Sunday I gave my car a maintenance wash and thought it would be a good chance to check the engine since the last engine detail. This would be a little over 12 weeks since the engine was detailed and all black plastic was dressed and protected with undiluted CarPro PERL.

Here's how it looked when I popped the hood. (the following pics are without touching the engine bay for 12 weeks)

Very minor dust. The dust that's on the plastic doesn't look like it was clinging to the dressing. It looks more like it could be easily blown off with air.

And here's how it looked after a quick wipedown.

CONFIRMED: CarPro PERL is holding up great undiluted under the hood and does NOT attract dust like other dressings. It still looks great :bigups

 

[mnehls86]

Looks like it just came off the lot! Glad to hear Perl is lasting on there.

 

[Angus]

Great use of PERL "neat"! Thanks for the update Vega