💦 Detailing Im just so scared to do this for some reason

[Fish]

I would like to clean the engine, but I dont know why Im too scared to do it. Am I silly?

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[guspech750]

Yeah. I’ve always cleaned engines the hard and tedious way. I was just thinking of cleaning my engines recently. Perhaps I’ll give this stuff a try.

 

[VenomousDSG]

I simple green mine every couple years.... just make sure you cover the important stuff like fuse box, alternator, filter and MAF housing, etc. And you won't have a problem.

 

[sickmint79]

i've done something like this multiple times with a few cars. go for it bro, blast the hose all up in there, you'll be aight

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

It technically should be okay as anything in an engine compartment should be water resistant. Plug boots with dielectric grease should keep water away from the conductors.

But, the older an engine gets, the less water resistant it is. Seals dry up, crack, etc.

Some valve covers (like inline-4's) can hold water in the bores where the plugs go. And you'd have to blow them out.

Anyone with an LT1 remembers what happens if you went through a big puddle, or a car wash with an under spray. Misfire city.

 

[Rent Free]

Tire foam.

Spray whole thing down with tire foam let it sit rinse off.

 

[LikeABauce302]

I just hose it down and use regular car wash soap with small sponges and soft brushes. I just try not to blast water directly at the alternator and try to keep the air filter dry. Modern cars have the electronics sealed up pretty well and things are designed to survive road spray.

To dry it, I have a cheap 20v black and decker cordless leaf blower. I blow out any pooled up water and then I pat down whatever areas I can reach with an old microfiber drying towel.

 

[Fish]

I thought there was a thread on here before about not spraying your engine down even with everything covered, but I dont remember if it was here or somewhere else. Everyone has a different opinion.

I just figured either cover the alternator and a fuse box and possibly battery, or just send it and dont drive the car for awhile until everything is dry.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I thought there was a thread on here before about not spraying your engine down even with everything covered, but I dont remember if it was here or somewhere else. Everyone has a different opinion.

I just figured either cover the alternator and a fuse box and possibly battery, or just send it and dont drive the car for awhile until everything is dry.

send it.

 

[LikeABauce302]

Put the whole car in a bowl of rice when you're finished.

 

[sickmint79]

i never blew it off for standing water (good idea) and just let my car sit for 24 hours since i've had 2 whenever i do this anyway, although i'm sure that was not necessary.

 

[Fish]

Put the whole car in a bowl of rice when you're finished.

White or brown?

i never blew it off for standing water (good idea) and just let my car sit for 24 hours since i've had 2 whenever i do this anyway, although i'm sure that was not necessary.

Probably not, but blowing the standing water out does sound good.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Presoak with simple green and then 3500psi with 220* hot ass water for everything at work

 

[blue-sun]

Didn't watch the video, just make sure the alternator is covered with a plastic bag. Simple Green can discolor aluminum and other bare metals, so be careful if using that in the engine bay.

I used to use the foaming cans of GUNK engine degreaser occasionally or other APC cleaners to clean up engine bays.

 

[NOMIEZVR4]

My cars desperately need this. Gonna see if I can do a before and after for you guys

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Yeah I need to do this to the grand Marquis but also nervous to do so.

 

[daturbosix]

ive heard to do it while it running...

id like to do the whole cleaning thing. the caddy is filthy under the hood. but dont want to cause me to have to work on it lol

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

@ 7:15
I am posting this because I recently watched the video. There are TONS of engine bay detail videos. Apex Detail, Obsessed garage, Vermijl detailing, The Rag company etc.
Use common sense with electrical connections, alternators, batteries etc.
No issues

 

[IDAFC21]

Ive done it once w/ the GTO. Probably could use it again..... Don't think id want to attempt it w/ the BMW tho