Under Hood detailing....
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Under Hood detailing....
Hello fellow wackos....
Some questions regarding under the hood detailing.....
1)What exactly needs to be covered....besides the alternator/battery?
2)I know we need to use degreaser to clean the crap off. However, wont the de-greaser "de-grease" parts we dont want de-greased, like the trottle cable assembly, and other purposefully lubricated parts?
Some questions regarding under the hood detailing.....
1)What exactly needs to be covered....besides the alternator/battery?
2)I know we need to use degreaser to clean the crap off. However, wont the de-greaser "de-grease" parts we dont want de-greased, like the trottle cable assembly, and other purposefully lubricated parts?
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Originally Posted by Sideways,Nov 8 2006, 04:17 AM
Absolut. 
Absolut.
Absolut.
I'm not sure what this response meant.Anyway, I use a pretty light duty degreaser like Meguiar's Safe D-Greaser when I do engine bays. Most of the lubrication used on these parts is some pretty thick gooey stuff. So, a light degreaser is not going to remove the grease unless you really scrub those areas.
Also, if you have an exposed air intake (like most aftermarket ones) I would cover that up as well. Just remember to remove the plastic before you try to start the car again.
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Originally Posted by MikeyC,Nov 8 2006, 10:37 AM
I'm not sure what this response meant.Anyway, I use a pretty light duty degreaser like Meguiar's Safe D-Greaser when I do engine bays. Most of the lubrication used on these parts is some pretty thick gooey stuff. So, a light degreaser is not going to remove the grease unless you really scrub those areas.
Also, if you have an exposed air intake (like most aftermarket ones) I would cover that up as well. Just remember to remove the plastic before you try to start the car again.
One more thing....can you hose off (on a light setting, not a full out jet) the top of the motor....the valve cover? I was afraid water getting into the spark plug area.....but I sense I am worried for no reason.
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Nov 8 2006, 12:39 PM
One more thing....can you hose off (on a light setting, not a full out jet) the top of the motor....the valve cover? I was afraid water getting into the spark plug area.....but I sense I am worried for no reason.
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Originally Posted by MikeyC,Nov 8 2006, 09:48 AM
Sure! If you have a multi-pattern hose nozzle I woud use the "shower" or "cone" setting. The important thing is to keep the spray moving around. Basically, try not to drench one area of the engine and you'll be all set.
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Nov 8 2006, 01:34 PM
Yup, thanks to you Mike, I scored a Goodyear fireman nozzle from Home Depot, with the shutoff valve, and its the best hose attachment Ive ever used.
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I use some method brought here from the NSX forum a while back - its quick and efficient:
What I use:
Foamy Engine Brite
Armorall Foamy dressing
Brush
Hand towel
Cold engine, stuff hand towel into intake to keep water out.
Mist engine to remove lose dirt and dust
Spray engine brite everywhere and let it foam for five min - in the mean time, rinse overspray off the fenders and use a brush on any dirty parts
Rinse with water
Spray everything with armorall, shut hood, run engine for 15 minutes
After engine is dry, use the towel to clean off excess Armorall and redress any missed areas.
What I use:
Foamy Engine Brite
Armorall Foamy dressing
Brush
Hand towel
Cold engine, stuff hand towel into intake to keep water out.
Mist engine to remove lose dirt and dust
Spray engine brite everywhere and let it foam for five min - in the mean time, rinse overspray off the fenders and use a brush on any dirty parts
Rinse with water
Spray everything with armorall, shut hood, run engine for 15 minutes
After engine is dry, use the towel to clean off excess Armorall and redress any missed areas.