Who has done it? Any how-to's or tips?
Never done it before and mine is pretty dingy...
Never done it before and mine is pretty dingy...
I like to spray mine down with a de-greaser like Greased Lighting while the engine is cold. Let it sit for 5 minutes or so. Then I spray that off with low pressure water, avoiding the electronics. I then close the hood and start the engine. I let it run for twenty minutes or so to help steam it. After that I'll go back in with a towel and get up any pooling and wipe down any problem spots.
It's also a good idea to use foil or plastic to cover the bits that might be sensitive to water or chemicals. Fuse boxes, Alt....etc.
Some guys like to spray their engine down with some kind of shine stuff like Armorall before the steaming process. I don't do this because I hate fiddling around with slippery parts.
One last thing. For some reason, Simple Green will cause some light corrosion if you let it sit on the motor, so I avoid that particular cleaner.
Used purple power. Followed instructions above. Worked like a charm. Probably need a round two, but engine bay is clean...ish.
Thanks!
I like to spray mine down with a de-greaser like Greased Lighting while the engine is cold. Let it sit for 5 minutes or so. Then I spray that off with low pressure water, avoiding the electronics. I then close the hood and start the engine. I let it run for twenty minutes or so to help steam it. After that I'll go back in with a towel and get up any pooling and wipe down any problem spots.
It's also a good idea to use foil or plastic to cover the bits that might be sensitive to water or chemicals. Fuse boxes, Alt....etc.
Some guys like to spray their engine down with some kind of shine stuff like Armorall before the steaming process. I don't do this because I hate fiddling around with slippery parts.
One last thing. For some reason, Simple Green will cause some light corrosion if you let it sit on the motor, so I avoid that particular cleaner.
I second that video.. He does some good stuff and i followed this and my engine look great for an 03 in New EnglandWho has done it? Any how-to's or tips?
Never done it before and mine is pretty dingy...