Engine bling

[SchnellE34]

If he doesn't post them, I'll dig them up. He has a low mileage garage princess. He got it, spent 3 months detailing it, and hasn't driven it since. It stays real clean. Occassionally he dusts (like I do my kitchen stove ).

Is that his car he linked pics to, above in the thread?

[billb]

Maybe we should have contest here on cleanest engine bay? Alexlind's pictures are nice too. I would probably be at the bottom...

It's usually pretty clean. Of course, the outside might be a little grimy, but I like a clean engine.

[Rob]

Thanks a lot, Gayle! Now I have to go and spend more money on the car! I want my engine to be that clean!!

[Gayle]

It's usually pretty clean. Of course, the outside might be a little grimy, but I like a clean engine.

Wow. That's nice! How long did it take you to get it looking like that? Got any engine detailing tips you can share?

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[Gayle]

Thanks a lot, Gayle! Now I have to go and spend more money on the car! I want my engine to be that clean!!

Carb cleaner is really cheap. I think it was $2.39 a can. The wire brushes were $.99. Dish soap is good for cutting grease too. Clean is a matter of time and effort, not money.

The paint for the valve cover was about $15.

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[billb]

Wow. That's nice! How long did it take you to get it looking like that? Got any engine detailing tips you can share?

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...warm engine slightly, cover electronic bits you don't want to wash, spray down with either Simple Green or diluted Purple Power. Let soak for 2-3 minutes, then rinse off with fanned water spray. Go for a short drive to the store for a six-pack of beer. Come back, open the hood, and spray everything you can see with Formula 2001 plastic spray cleaner. Even the aluminum. Dry up any puddles that form, to keep dirt from accumulating there. Wipe it all down for an even finish. Repeat every 2-3 weeks.

[califblue]

Dear Miss Bling..."He has a low mileage garage princess. He got it, spent 3 months detailing it, and hasn't driven it since"

I wish I wish...I have 86K on it now bought it with 64K 3/21/03( not bad for rotating two cars and two motorcycles )..I am just fortunate not to have to drive it in the rain due to owning my VW THIING

And as far as my secret engine detailer...Gayle has already said to much!





Josh, it was the Cam Position Sensor it was OME 14 year old $60 dollar part & It was running like a champ!

[Elekta]

Don't forget to wear gloves. Acetone can cause kidney damage thru the skin...

MEK is strong cleaner too...in the paint department, but wear the proper gloves and get a box of paper rags....dispose of properly as this stuff is highly flammable (especially the rags that you think have all solvent evaporated off of them.....ie not in a trash barrel in your garage

[califblue]

Well Since Miss Bling has let the cat out of the bag so to speak...

SPRAY ON ENGINE GLOSS

Spray Engine Gloss on all plastic and rubber parts and it will leave behind a clear, thin coating without yellowing. Gives a "factory new" look to all of your hoses. Restores tired looking plastic parts instantly, and makes multi-colored wiring look incredibly vibrant! Repels dust and makes "engine wipe downs" a breeze. If you show your car, let this be your secret for a fabulous engine compartment. 10.14 ounces (300ml). Made for us in Germany.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=20236


Miss Bling when we do the rest of your car I am going to have you sign a Non-Discosure Agreement with very strick penalties

[genphreak]

Beware Gayle, dish soap is full of phospahtes, they rust metals fast if not 100% cleaned off... never use it to wash the car body incase it gets in a seam, but to be more relevent to this thread, I'd avoid the bay for the same reason. nick