Engine Detailing

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Black-Wolf

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What do you'all think? Just finished cleaning and detailing/dressing my engine bay with Gunk Engine Degreaser and Engine Protectant in prep for my RIPP Ignition Coil upgrade and spark plug change. Thinking I'm going to paint the engine cover too -- probably blood red -- Here are the photos/results:
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That really looks good!:waytogo:
I will have to look in to gunk i hate using silicone on any parts of my vehicle it does nothing but dry stuff out
 
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That really looks good!:waytogo:
I will have to look in to gunk i hate using silicone on any parts of my vehicle it does nothing but dry stuff out
Thanks! I think the key to using silicone is that you have to use it regularly... Not sure. This is my first time doing an engine dress - but I love the way it looks! It won't get seen often I'm sure since it is the engine bay, but when I open up my hood and see that, I just can't help but smile! And, TBH, I think that for those who are inclined, your vehicle should make you happy when you look at it! :)
 

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Thanks! I think the key to using silicone is that you have to use it regularly... Not sure. This is my first time doing an engine dress - but I love the way it looks! It won't get seen often I'm sure since it is the engine bay, but when I open up my hood and see that, I just can't help but smile! And, TBH, I think that for those who are inclined, your vehicle should make you happy when you look at it! :)
your vehicle should always make you happy and smile ! I know I always feel better and smile when mine is clean and shiny!
 

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Looks great nothing worse than getting your hands dirty while working under there.
 

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Whats all the stuff on the battery?
 
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Whats all the stuff on the battery?
That's a battery blanket. Came with the truck. It's like fiber-wool or something, and FYI it tears very easily... It's supposed to help keep the battery from getting too cold in the winter - I have my doubts and it's not powered unlike the one I used to have that came with my 1999 Mazda B3000 back in the day. That one used a low voltage trickle to keep the battery at about 40º F.
 

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That's a battery blanket. Came with the truck. It's like fiber-wool or something, and FYI it tears very easily... It's supposed to help keep the battery from getting too cold in the winter - I have my doubts and it's not powered unlike the one I used to have that came with my 1999 Mazda B3000 back in the day. That one used a low voltage trickle to keep the battery at about 40º F.
The factory battery blanket is more designed to keep heat off the battery then it is to keep it warm in the winter.Heat kills a battery faster then cold
 
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