I am a professional detailer and this is how I do mine.
I do it with the engine warm. Warm compartments clean and degrease better I find. You do need to be selective as to where you spray things although I have never needed to cover an alternator once. I actually do this with the motor running so that if water by chance is getting into somewhere where it shouldn't be, you'll hear it.
I start off by hosing down the engine compartment and body panels around it. Then I prespray my Automagic Triple 7 1:4 diluted all purpose cleaner and let that sit for a minute or two. I have a bucket with water and car soap in it that I use to dip my mitt and soft bristled brush in. I use those two cleaning untensils as I find between the both of them , they can scrub just about anywhere in the compartment.
After I am done scrubbing, I rinse the motor off with the garden hose and while it's still wet in there, I spray Auto Magic Dress-it (water based dressing and conditioner) all over and then shut the hood. I let the car run for another 2-3 mins then shut it off. Come back 10 mins later, pop the hood and by now the water should have all evaporated and you have a fresh, clean and conditioned engine bay.
I am a professional detailer and this is how I do mine.
I do it with the engine warm. Warm compartments clean and degrease better I find. You do need to be selective as to where you spray things although I have never needed to cover an alternator once. I actually do this with the motor running so that if water by chance is getting into somewhere where it shouldn't be, you'll hear it.
I start off by hosing down the engine compartment and body panels around it. Then I prespray my Automagic Triple 7 1:4 diluted all purpose cleaner and let that sit for a minute or two. I have a bucket with water and car soap in it that I use to dip my mitt and soft bristled brush in. I use those two cleaning untensils as I find between the both of them , they can scrub just about anywhere in the compartment.
After I am done scrubbing, I rinse the motor off with the garden hose and while it's still wet in there, I spray Auto Magic Dress-it (water based dressing and conditioner) all over and then shut the hood. I let the car run for another 2-3 mins then shut it off. Come back 10 mins later, pop the hood and by now the water should have all evaporated and you have a fresh, clean and conditioned engine bay.
Will the Alt. short if it gets wet from the splashing of water ??? Scared to even think about it!
The pics look amazing ! I don't have time to check the link until later, so i will simply ask you, the pics you've posted, were those engine bays done by Phil ??? if so, looks great !
Thank you.
The pics look amazing ! I don't have time to check the link until later, so i will simply ask you, the pics you've posted, were those engine bays done by Phil ??? if so, looks great !
Thank you.
Yes! I drove up 120miles to NJ from PA just to have him detail my car and get some detailing tips/lessons from Phil.
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- UUC Evo III SSK, DSSR, & Clutch Stop
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- SS Headers, X-Pipe, Exhaust | Dinan CAI + HFM + IATS
- Dinan S2 (Koni) & Rear Strut Brace | Strong Strut Brace
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Cover your HID ballasts and bulbs. Cover any exposed connectors with Saran wrap.
Spray on Scrubbing bubbles everywhere in the engine. Scrub with a toothbrush heavily greased areas. Let it soak for 2 minutes, then hose off with water.
Start the engine, let it warm up for 5 minutes, then let me know what you think.
I do mine 4 times a year. See picture attached after scrubbing bubbles treatment.
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I encourage you to try it and let me know your outcome. You cant lose for $3.00.
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Thanks for th tip. Looks spotless and super clean !
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