Detailed engine pics.

[Embassy]

I spent several hours detailing the engine for a meet on the 9th and thought I'd post a couple pics of the results.

Click (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=588&s=24668#content) here for the pics.

Enjoy.

[MarauderMark]

I spent several hours detailing the engine for a meet on the 9th and thought I'd post a couple pics of the results.

Click (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=588&s=24668#content) here for the pics.

Enjoy.



Show gotta purdy engine bay..:up:

[Embassy]

Thanks. :beer:

Not too bad for a '98, eh?

[Dark_Knight7096]

OHHHHH PRETTY!!! What did you use on it? I've been lookin for the right stuff to do my engine bay for a while and i've tried a bunch of different stuff but nothing i really really like yet and i'm always open to suggestions.

[MarauderMark]

No Not bad at all Damn good job:up:.1 thing did you use a pressure washer?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61 79

[LordVader]

^^^^^^^What he said. Looking for the same "right stuff". That sure looks good to these old eyes! :bows:

[wchain]

I spent several hours detailing the engine for a meet on the 9th and thought I'd post a couple pics of the results.

Click (http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=588&s=24668#content) here for the pics.

Enjoy.

DAAAANG! Looks good! What did you use?

[Embassy]

Thanks for the compliments, gentlemen.

I wash my engine every couple of months so it never gets too dirty. Plus I use an old California Car Duster to keep it clean between washes.

I did clean it at a car wash bay with a pressure washer. Typically, I'll use Simple Green but this time I just used the automotive soap that comes out of the pressure washer.

First, be sure to cover the alternator and with foil to avoid soaking it.

I never squeezed the trigger on the pressure washer as the low setting was enough to soap and rinse the engine.

After I applied the soap. I used brushes of various sizes (which can be found in any automotive section/store) to get in crevices and around the intake.

Once the engine and surrounding fenders have been rinsed off, I dried the engine with dark-colored towels. Towels of colors other than white tend not to leave as much visible lint.

Be sure to use paper towels and cotton towels (or shop rags) to get the water that puddles up in various locations.

I use a flathead screwdriver, with a towel d***** over it to get in the tight spots such as the areas around the fuel injectors, where water always collects.

If you have access to high pressure air, then your job will be even easier.

As for protectant/shine, I usually use Aerospace 303 Protectant.

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant (http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant)

This time, I wanted to use a spray so I picked up a can of Black Magic Tire Wet spray.

http://www.blackmagic.ca/index.html (http://www.blackmagic.ca/index.html)
(Their website needs to be updated as the product is not listed on there.)

If you use a tire spray, be sure to read the warnings on the back. Out of the 15 sprays I looked at, Black Magic was the only one that was safe for painted surfaces and was recommened for use on black surfaces and dashboards.

Plus, the can has three spray settings to help you avoid overspray.

Near the fenders and chrome areas, I applied the product to a rag and then applied by hand.

Hope this helps.

[Donny Carlson]

Once the engine and surrounding fenders have been rinsed off, I dried the engine with dark-colored towels. Towels of colors other than white tend not to leave as much visible lint.

Be sure to use paper towels and cotton towels (or shop rags) to get the water that puddles up in various locations.

I use a flathead screwdriver, with a towel d***** over it to get in the tight spots such as the areas around the fuel injectors, where water always collects.

If you have access to high pressure air, then your job will be even easier.
You can always use a leaf blower. I bought one specifically for this purpose.

[Embassy]

You can always use a leaf blower. I bought one specifically for this purpose.
Good idea.

However, I already get plenty of strange looks at the carwash. I can only imagine people's reactions if I pulled out a leaf blower. ;)

[Sully008]

You missed a spot... :D J/K.

Really nice job, Embassy. I wish I had several hours to clean my cars again. I don't know where the time goes nowadays. Usually I'll spray Simple Green all over everything then use the spray gun without pulling the trigger to clean it off. Haven't had any problems yet.

[jgc61sr2002]

Looks good nice job. :D :up: