Engine Detailing?

ytsohptwhere · 02-20-2008, 02:06 PM

I looked in the FAQ section and the page isn't there anymore for a guide on detailing the engine. Is there a link someone has? Thanks!

suby555 · 02-20-2008, 02:27 PM

A simple ,fast and good method is the way i do it

1.Let the engine run for a few minutes!( little warming up -> NOT hot)

2.Spray "Autoglym Engine cleaner" all over (don't know if you find a lot off autoglym in the states?) "All Purpose Cleaner" or "Safe D greaser" from Meguiar's does the job too.

3.Really dirty stuff-> use a brush.

4.Rinse with water,just out the hose. High pressure is also possible but be carefull with electrical components.

If neccesary repeat step 2,3,4.

5.Spray "Vinyl and rubber care" from autoglym all over the engine, not to little ,not to much...

6.Close your hood

Don't drive to far right after you did it,especially when your living in a "dusty" area!

7.Open your hood the day after and look

ytsohptwhere · 02-20-2008, 02:29 PM

Sounds easy! I will have to look to see if I can find any of the mentioned products around town. If not there is always Amazon!

importfanatic17 · 02-20-2008, 02:29 PM

Just disconnect the battery, spray Simple Green everywhere, use a rag to wipe down and then rinse the hell out of it. Be careful on the intercooler fins though, too much water pressure could bend them.

ytsohptwhere · 02-20-2008, 03:04 PM

Sounds good! Ill get some Simple Green and some other Engine Degreaser soon and try it out and put the pics up on my page!

STI Sibb · 02-23-2008, 01:19 PM

The manual says not to spray any water in the engine bay. I don't understand the reasoning behind it though.

***chaos311clarity*** · 02-24-2008, 02:33 AM

when i do engine bay's.. i let the car cool off for a while.. and then spray some P21S total auto wash in there... cut 4:1... scrub the stubborn/caked dirt and then rinse with a low pressure hose and let dry... use a towel to soak up excess water and wipe down parts that might spot up.

MJM · 02-24-2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importfanatic17

Just disconnect the battery,

?????

**DetailersDomain.com** · 02-24-2008, 05:48 AM

My take on the engine detail ...I know that everyone wants a clean/dressed up engine. Its really not hard at all, just 15-20 minutes and your engine can look like this.

Products used:
P21S Autowash
Boar's hair Brush
Adam's In and Out for the dressing
Detail Sponges for dressing application
Adam's VRT

See below for details and pics:

Before and afters:
997 C2S before:

997 C2S after:

Range Rover Sport HSE before:

Range Rover Sporte HSE after:

MB E500 before:

MB E500 after:

Audi A4 before:

Audi A4 after:

amg destroyer · 02-24-2008, 06:39 AM

Here's what I do:
1. Let the car run briefly so the engine becomes warm, NOT hot.
2. Turn the car off and cover all of the things in the engine bay that water could hurt. (e.g. put a bag over intake, alum. foil over alternator)
3. Rinse off the engine with a soft, wide spray.
4. Spray on engine degreaser of your choice (make sure it's water based, not oil)
5. Let it sit for a few minutes.
6. Scrub the stubborn and really dirty parts.
7. Rinse off, repeat above steps as necessary.
8. Take off bags/coverings and turn engine on briefly.
9. Turn engine off, and while it is still damp, spray on dressing of your choice (I use "Adam's In and Out").
10. Use a towel to spread it to the necessary areas.
11. Take a step back and enjoy your nice shiny engine

.

This is just my method, others are different. I have just found this one to work the best for me.

***chaos311clarity*** · 02-24-2008, 07:53 AM

hey philip, what do you think about using PB natural look on the plastics?

Peleg · 02-24-2008, 10:54 AM

Here is mine:

Peleg's Guide to Detailing

Post #22.

Where in the manual does it say you can't wash the engine?

You pretty much have to cover some sensors with aluminum foil and if you have an aftermarket intake, cover the filter with a big ziplock bag.

ablair544 · 02-24-2008, 01:06 PM

whenever i try detailing mine all the hoses and little rubber pieces get a white hue over them its really a pain....how do u solve this?

**DetailersDomain.com** · 02-24-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ablair544

whenever i try detailing mine all the hoses and little rubber pieces get a white hue over them its really a pain....how do u solve this?

Adam's In and Out spray

**DetailersDomain.com** · 02-24-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

hey philip, what do you think about using PB natural look on the plastics?

You can use it no problem.

02-20-2008, 02:06 PM	#1
ytsohptwhere Silver Member Car: WR Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Me! Location: Ellensburg Washington Posts: 252 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Engine Detailing? I looked in the FAQ section and the page isn't there anymore for a guide on detailing the engine. Is there a link someone has? Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-20-2008, 02:29 PM	#3
ytsohptwhere Silver Member Car: WR Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Me! Location: Ellensburg Washington Posts: 252 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Engine Detailing? Sounds easy! I will have to look to see if I can find any of the mentioned products around town. If not there is always Amazon!

02-20-2008, 02:29 PM	#4
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,605 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Engine Detailing? Just disconnect the battery, spray Simple Green everywhere, use a rag to wipe down and then rinse the hell out of it. Be careful on the intercooler fins though, too much water pressure could bend them.

02-20-2008, 03:04 PM	#5
ytsohptwhere Silver Member Car: WR Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Me! Location: Ellensburg Washington Posts: 252 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Engine Detailing? Sounds good! Ill get some Simple Green and some other Engine Degreaser soon and try it out and put the pics up on my page!

02-23-2008, 01:19 PM	#6
STI Sibb STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: Soap Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Engine Detailing? The manual says not to spray any water in the engine bay. I don't understand the reasoning behind it though.

02-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#2
suby555 Junior STI Driver Car: Pure white MY08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Belgium Posts: 57 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Engine Detailing? A simple ,fast and good method is the way i do it 1.Let the engine run for a few minutes!( little warming up -> NOT hot) 2.Spray "Autoglym Engine cleaner" all over (don't know if you find a lot off autoglym in the states?) "All Purpose Cleaner" or "Safe D greaser" from Meguiar's does the job too. 3.Really dirty stuff-> use a brush. 4.Rinse with water,just out the hose. High pressure is also possible but be carefull with electrical components. If neccesary repeat step 2,3,4. 5.Spray "Vinyl and rubber care" from autoglym all over the engine, not to little ,not to much... 6.Close your hood Don't drive to far right after you did it,especially when your living in a "dusty" area! 7.Open your hood the day after and look

02-24-2008, 02:33 AM	#7
*chaos311clarity* oMgWTFpewpew Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,214 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Engine Detailing? when i do engine bay's.. i let the car cool off for a while.. and then spray some P21S total auto wash in there... cut 4:1... scrub the stubborn/caked dirt and then rinse with a low pressure hose and let dry... use a towel to soak up excess water and wipe down parts that might spot up.

02-24-2008, 05:48 AM	#9
DetailersDomain.com Authorized Vendor Location: NJ Posts: 266 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Engine Detailing? My take on the engine detail ...I know that everyone wants a clean/dressed up engine. Its really not hard at all, just 15-20 minutes and your engine can look like this. Products used: P21S Autowash Boar's hair Brush Adam's In and Out for the dressing Detail Sponges for dressing application Adam's VRT See below for details and pics: Before and afters: 997 C2S before: 997 C2S after: Range Rover Sport HSE before: Range Rover Sporte HSE after: MB E500 before: MB E500 after: Audi A4 before: Audi A4 after:

02-24-2008, 06:39 AM	#10
amg destroyer GUNNIN' IT Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 3,753 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Engine Detailing? Here's what I do: 1. Let the car run briefly so the engine becomes warm, NOT hot. 2. Turn the car off and cover all of the things in the engine bay that water could hurt. (e.g. put a bag over intake, alum. foil over alternator) 3. Rinse off the engine with a soft, wide spray. 4. Spray on engine degreaser of your choice (make sure it's water based, not oil) 5. Let it sit for a few minutes. 6. Scrub the stubborn and really dirty parts. 7. Rinse off, repeat above steps as necessary. 8. Take off bags/coverings and turn engine on briefly. 9. Turn engine off, and while it is still damp, spray on dressing of your choice (I use "Adam's In and Out"). 10. Use a towel to spread it to the necessary areas. 11. Take a step back and enjoy your nice shiny engine . This is just my method, others are different. I have just found this one to work the best for me.

02-24-2008, 07:53 AM	#11
*chaos311clarity* oMgWTFpewpew Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,214 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Engine Detailing? hey philip, what do you think about using PB natural look on the plastics?

02-24-2008, 10:54 AM	#12
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,565 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Engine Detailing? Here is mine: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Post #22. Where in the manual does it say you can't wash the engine? You pretty much have to cover some sensors with aluminum foil and if you have an aftermarket intake, cover the filter with a big ziplock bag.

02-24-2008, 01:06 PM	#13
ablair544 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 silver STI Fav Mod: turboback exhaust Location: laurel, md Posts: 347 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Engine Detailing? whenever i try detailing mine all the hoses and little rubber pieces get a white hue over them its really a pain....how do u solve this?