What products can I use to detail my engine?

Seraphitia102

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As shown above, I have gotten my engine steam cleaned and degreased. While the dust is just about gone, I want my engine to have a "glossy" new car look. Are there any engine shine products you guys know of?

 

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Spray it of with a HP hose, (but not directly on the electronics). Then while the engine is still warm spray some armoral on all of it. It will just melt all over and look great, until dirt gets stuck to it.

 

Seraphitia102

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Armor All does seem to be a magnet for dust. I use it in my interior and it looks shiny, but dusty in a few days.

 

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Cover the alternator, fuse box, MAF, etc., with plastic (grocery or whatever) bags.

Simple green, rinse ... Mist 303 Aerospace Protectant on the entire engine = bling. Don't use armor all on anything. It dries out your dash, rubber, etc.

 

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DTNODYA said:

Cover the alternator, fuse box, MAF, etc., with plastic (grocery or whatever) bags.

Simple green, rinse ... Mist 303 Aerospace Protectant on the entire engine = bling. Don't use armor all on anything. It dries out your dash, rubber, etc.

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+1 for the simple green but I mist Vinylex over the entire engine and wipe of excess runs.

 

CobraRed_96_GT

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+2 on simple green

 

BurningRubber

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Looks clean as is, I wish mine was like that.

I have grime on top of the valve covers like no tomarrow, coolant drooling down the front cover, pollen stuck to everything, ahhh such a horrible mess. I think ill just keep my hood shut as Mustang Week... hahaha.

 

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+3 on Simple Green, and use LOW pressure water to rinse.

 

Seraphitia102

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okay thanks guys. can anyone point to me where the MAF is?

I'll go get some Simple Green.

 

DTNODYA

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Bright green arrow ....

 

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http://adamspolishes.com/pc-58-10-in-out-spray.aspx

that gives that Glossy show car look...i love it

 

Seraphitia102

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DTNODYA said:

Bright green arrow ....

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Thanks so much i appreciate the picture

 

Seraphitia102

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SRT Handz said:

http://adamspolishes.com/pc-58-10-in-out-spray.aspx

that gives that Glossy show car look...i love it

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sold in stores?

 

mustang90

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Just a FYI. Keep the detergants away from the wiper cowl area! It is known to etch into it and make permanent spots on it. Anyways, your engine looks clean already! Nice ride!

 

DTNODYA

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Seraphitia102 said:

Thanks so much i appreciate the picture

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No prob ...

Whenever I clean my engine bay I do the following: After I spray with simple green, rinse with low pressure water, I then use a leaf blower to dry the engine before I start it. After you start it, it dries itself and then spray whatever you choose for the shine ... while the engine is warm (but off). That's just how I do it FWIW.

 

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This is off topic, but I would like to know what size or number Optima you got to fit in there?

 

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Armor All is RUBBISH. It contains silicone, which over time dries out the plastics and rubber causing cracking.

303 is good stuff.

 

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thomas91169

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i use Back 2 Black or NXT Tire Shine and a old sock and go to town (stick your hand in the sock and you can get into those hard to reach spots)

 

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DTNODYA said:

I then use a leaf blower to dry the engine before I start it.

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yup

thomas91169 said:

i use ... a old sock and go to town (stick your hand in the sock and you can get into those hard to reach spots)

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yup again

 

2001StanGT

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I use Armor All's Cleaning wipes. Work pretty well! I'm always a little hesitant to spray water or cleaners around electrical wires/parts!