TopEndS62

I took the E55 to a car Show on Satuday in Tampa. So my boy insisted that I popped my hood and I really didn't want to becasue I knew it wasn't 100% clean under there.... I have to admit i was kinda uncomfortable with the hood popped open, but that all changed when I saw people's amazment of the car. I have cleaned alot of my previous car, but this is my first FI car so i'm a bit curious about methods... I usually keep the engine running while cleaning it....
What are your methods/special procedures?? Thanks

prodigymb

i kinda want to clean up mine a bit as well. i am going to buy this for for the engine bay cleanup
http://www.detailedimage.com/Chemica...P180/16-oz-S1/

i use chemical guys citrus car wash on my car and like it alot

LB63

I wipe it down with a damp rag and use a boars-hair brush to get all the crevices. Then I use Aerospace 303 protectant.

I just do not feel same using a hose on my engine.

BLKCLK550

same here ascared to use water on new cars so i use a micofiber towel and degreaser, then i use a brush to get in to small spaces. After that you can dress your engine with Black WOW http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...ROD&ProdID=233

this is how my engine looks any day of the week:

TopEndS62

So you used black wow on your radiator support? Looks really clean

LB63

BLKCLK550- great job detailing your engine, it looks really clean

I use protectant on that too, I'm sure he did also because it looks nice and shiny.

BLKCLK550

yup you can use black wow or you can use 1Z Einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care + Protectant 'Tiefenpfleger'
http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...ROD&ProdID=353

i used it on most engine details

this is an egine bay of G37
before:



After:

Objectionable

Here is a very useful article. I love Fade to Black for my car.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Pro-Det...es/Engine-Bay/