Engine Detailing

[Black-Wolf]

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:

 

[Jim BB]

That really looks good!
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

 

[Black-Wolf]

That really looks good!
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!

 

[Jim BB]

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!

 

[quickster2]

Looks good! I prefer 303 wipes for the under hood and other areas.

 

[Treburkulosis]

Looks good!

 

[Buddy]

Great work, looks really good!

 

[smittyd174]

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

 

[raggdoll]

Whats all the stuff on the battery?

 

[Black-Wolf]

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.

 

[Wild one]

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

 

[Ramo70]

Nice Job

 

[bitdrive]

Looks great. What I use is Maguires Ultimate Black and a round soft bristle brush. Put a gob somewhere and dab that stuff everywhere that's plastic, vinyl, hoses, cowls, everything. Dab it pretty liberally and let it sit for 5 minutes. Soaks in. Then wipe away and check if you missed anything. Really does make grey plastics dark black again. It's like magic. Using a soft brush with this plastic restorer gets it into every spot you cannot get a rag. I've cleaned my engine bay several times and it works like a charm.

 

[ricky_bobby]

I haven't used Gunk engine cleaner/dressing since 2004 when I had my first car in high school, brings back memories

My regimen now for the engine is annually or bi-annually to blow out the leaves and loose debris with a blower, a diluted APC spray down to soak deep grime and then follow up with soapy water and brushes (don't use the bucket that you use for your paint, use the one for your wheels), give everything a good rinse, blow dry to about 90% dry, and then apply your favorite tire/plastic trim dressing to visible areas that need it, or just leave natural - I don't like a shiny look or anything silicone as it attracts more grime-

 

[Treburkulosis]

I haven't used Gunk engine cleaner/dressing since 2004 when I had my first car in high school, brings back memories

My regimen now for the engine is annually or bi-annually to blow out the leaves and loose debris with a blower, a diluted APC spray down to soak deep grime and then follow up with soapy water and brushes (don't use the bucket that you use for your paint, use the one for your wheels), give everything a good rinse, blow dry to about 90% dry, and then apply your favorite tire/plastic trim dressing to visible areas that need it, or just leave natural - I don't like a shiny look or anything silicone as it attracts more grime-

Back in my early car show days 2004-2012 I used this. It won me a lot of shows. Now I get the motor clean and then I spray it with Koch Chemie Motorplast. It’s lasted all car show season. During big shows like Good Guys this weekend I will hit all the black with Shine Supply Classy Chassis. I spray it on a blue microfiber applicator pad and then when I am finished I’ll level it with a microfiber towel. It gives a slightly enhanced shine. Just enough to catch the eye.

 

[MattHemi]

Looks great. What I use is Maguires Ultimate Black and a round soft bristle brush. Put a gob somewhere and dab that stuff everywhere that's plastic, vinyl, hoses, cowls, everything. Dab it pretty liberally and let it sit for 5 minutes. Soaks in. Then wipe away and check if you missed anything. Really does make grey plastics dark black again. It's like magic. Using a soft brush with this plastic restorer gets it into every spot you cannot get a rag. I've cleaned my engine bay several times and it works like a charm.

Great results. Gonna try Meguiar Ultimate black next.

 

[Treburkulosis]

So I have been playing fair at the car shows since I am a car detailer. Well I let a best of show opportunity slip past me and I lost to a greased up with tire shine C8 vette. So lets just say the entire car got the Concords detail this week including the engine. I cut it with Angel wax Resurrection, I polished it with Koch Chemie P6.01 since it gives a little more cut plus a great wax finish. Then I topped everything with Shine Supply Clutch.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

I enjoy detailing under the hood, and do it at least once a year, and before I get my annual Krown application.

I use a bottle of Simple Green All Purpose concentrated on a cool to mildly luke warm engine.
Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes max (before it dries) and then get the pressure washer out and rinse it off.

I then grab my can of Krown spray and hit the alternator, all the fuses and connectors underneath, the computer on the fire wall, all the coils, battery connections, and every single connector under the hood.

Take a good drive on the highway.

Come back and have a beer (or three), and then use McGuires on a microfiber to shine everything up.

 

[Pull Ya]

Looks good!!! I prefer using Sonus Engine and trim coat.

 

[Treburkulosis]

Ill take a picture of the DD Yukon that I am detailing today. It was pretty bad. I F bombed it and washed it. Then before I shut the hood I hit it with Koch Chemie MP "Motor Plast" and when it dries it by far is the best stuff I have ever used. No need to dry the engine off or anything.