How do you clean under the hoOd
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From: manhattan beach, calif
wow, here is where search would be nice if it worked right!!!
we have several posts on this- but i will do this again...
back the car out of the garage (you dont want the engine any warmer than that). open the hood, and lightly mist the engine. do this away from any plants or flowers (personal experience- i did an engine detail near flowers and was covered by bees!!).
assuming that this is an s2000, spray the engine compartment with a good non acid based citrus degreaser (dont spray it on any decals or other stickers that you want to keep on the car). let the stuff sit for a minute. then using a detailers brush (sorta soft), buff out the worst areas. then spray with the water, not forceful, but a gentle spray while you use the brush again on bad areas. repeat this process until the grease is gone....
then dry out the engine (i like to use a leaf blower, but you gotta be careful not to blow stuff onto the paint) really well. then i spray several diff products in there- but 303 is the easiest to get. spray it one and wipe it down.
stand back and take lotsa pics to post right back here!! ( btw, i love before and aft pics).
depending how neglected the engine is, it will be back to new after one or two details!
we have several posts on this- but i will do this again...
back the car out of the garage (you dont want the engine any warmer than that). open the hood, and lightly mist the engine. do this away from any plants or flowers (personal experience- i did an engine detail near flowers and was covered by bees!!).
assuming that this is an s2000, spray the engine compartment with a good non acid based citrus degreaser (dont spray it on any decals or other stickers that you want to keep on the car). let the stuff sit for a minute. then using a detailers brush (sorta soft), buff out the worst areas. then spray with the water, not forceful, but a gentle spray while you use the brush again on bad areas. repeat this process until the grease is gone....
then dry out the engine (i like to use a leaf blower, but you gotta be careful not to blow stuff onto the paint) really well. then i spray several diff products in there- but 303 is the easiest to get. spray it one and wipe it down.
stand back and take lotsa pics to post right back here!! ( btw, i love before and aft pics).
depending how neglected the engine is, it will be back to new after one or two details!
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Couple of other things to add:
I like to cover up certain things when I'm doing an engine detail such as the alternator and MAP sensor. You may also want to cover up any electrical "mods" (if any) that you have under there (i.e. msd ignition, etc.). Also, don't forget to cover up your intake if it's open air (non-stock). Aluminum foil is great for this purpose as it's very moldable.
In terms of chemicals, P21S Total Auto Wash is a great product for engine detailing. Then I use either 303 or CD2 Engine Detailer for the final touches.
I also use a small detailing brush (nylon) that you can pick up from any Pep Boys, etc. Or you can use a toothbrush. I found that the smaller brushes are more effective than larger ones.
-sam
I like to cover up certain things when I'm doing an engine detail such as the alternator and MAP sensor. You may also want to cover up any electrical "mods" (if any) that you have under there (i.e. msd ignition, etc.). Also, don't forget to cover up your intake if it's open air (non-stock). Aluminum foil is great for this purpose as it's very moldable.
In terms of chemicals, P21S Total Auto Wash is a great product for engine detailing. Then I use either 303 or CD2 Engine Detailer for the final touches.
I also use a small detailing brush (nylon) that you can pick up from any Pep Boys, etc. Or you can use a toothbrush. I found that the smaller brushes are more effective than larger ones.
-sam
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