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What's up everyone I want to detail my engine. I've watched vids and did some studying. I want to know what areas are simplest to clean. And where to start first, as far as Cleaning under the car, or start the detailing from under the hood? As well as a solution to make. BUT! If you have any suggestions, or opinions about detailing please let me know.... what not to do. Ha, thanks everyone.
The thing to fear is getting the cleaning materials where they shouldn't go. Any money you might save DIY would soon be eaten up if you get any fluid in one of fuse boxes (SAM's).
That is exactly the fear I was having.... I'll give it a shot and do the best I can. Staying away from the fuses. I mean, it is common sense to be gentle and detail with care right?
What's up everyone I want to detail my engine. I've watched vids and did some studying. I want to know what areas are simplest to clean. And where to start first, as far as Cleaning under the car, or start the detailing from under the hood? As well as a solution to make. BUT! If you have any suggestions, or opinions about detailing please let me know.... what not to do. Ha, thanks everyone.
Other than removing oil that I spilled into my radiator coils and fan (which sent oil everywhere) I have not had to do any heavy cleaning to the clk. For the oil I used a general purpose citrus based degreaser I bought from Home Depot. It turns purple in color when it contacts grease and is easily removed with a water hose (a wand at the self wash car washes is better even).
Cleaned under the hood of a '99 Honda that had been sitting outside for a few years. For it I just sprayed everything and then used the soap and rinse cycles at the self car wash.
For both I made sure to plug the air intake/s so not to get any water into them. I avoided holding the wand or water hose too close to wiring and electrical boxes. Used a couple towels to dry things off before starting the engine. Then I did the detailing after the drive home. Vacuumed the liner. Used a vinyl and rubber cleaner for the hard plastics. Used more citrus degreaser for spot cleaning valve covers and headers. Used a damp towel/rag to clean the wires and metal lines. Used a cleaner wax on the painted surfaces.
Then I had a beer......
I've since been told that diluted brake fluid is a good cleaner for oily surfaces, but I have not tried this; and hope I don't ever have to.
So, glass cleaner solution, microfiber towel, your morning and afternoon, a beer, some patients, and you get this.
I got in there as much as I could without having to shove my hand into tight areas.
What yall think? Pretty clean?
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