Engine bay wash
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#4
Thats what the blower is for dude..It dries everything off after the wash. I've done this exact same procedure to my car countless times with NO issues whatsoever.
#5
#6
i never cover anything when i wash. i only use a water hose though.
from what i've gathered, you only reaaaally need to cover junk when you're using a power washer.
but that's just me. i've never had any problems.
from what i've gathered, you only reaaaally need to cover junk when you're using a power washer.
but that's just me. i've never had any problems.
#7
What difference does it make if the "vulnerable" parts are dry after the leaf blower is used?
Dry is dry weather it's covered up or blown dry.
#9
THE ONE THING HE DIDNT DO THAT I RECOMMEND IS RINSE UR FENDERS..BEFORE(AND AFTER) U START TO SPRAY CHEMICALS..CUZ IT CAN/WILL EAT AT YOUR PAINT AND YOU WONT THINK ABOUT IT
BTW ONLY PROBLEM I'VE EVER HAD IS WITH A CARB'D ENGINE..OTHER THAN THAT, I NEVER COVER ANYTHING. I HAVE YET TO DO A MAXIMA ENGINE BUT I'VE DONE NUMEROUS HONDAS AND MY BROTHERS INFINITI I35
BTW ONLY PROBLEM I'VE EVER HAD IS WITH A CARB'D ENGINE..OTHER THAN THAT, I NEVER COVER ANYTHING. I HAVE YET TO DO A MAXIMA ENGINE BUT I'VE DONE NUMEROUS HONDAS AND MY BROTHERS INFINITI I35
#10
THE ONE THING HE DIDNT DO THAT I RECOMMEND IS RINSE UR FENDERS..BEFORE(AND AFTER) U START TO SPRAY CHEMICALS..CUZ IT CAN/WILL EAT AT YOUR PAINT AND YOU WONT THINK ABOUT IT
BTW ONLY PROBLEM I'VE EVER HAD IS WITH A CARB'D ENGINE..OTHER THAN THAT, I NEVER COVER ANYTHING. I HAVE YET TO DO A MAXIMA ENGINE BUT I'VE DONE NUMEROUS HONDAS AND MY BROTHERS INFINITI I35
BTW ONLY PROBLEM I'VE EVER HAD IS WITH A CARB'D ENGINE..OTHER THAN THAT, I NEVER COVER ANYTHING. I HAVE YET TO DO A MAXIMA ENGINE BUT I'VE DONE NUMEROUS HONDAS AND MY BROTHERS INFINITI I35
#12
#14
Yeah, I was looking at a can of the GUNK Engine Degreaser tonight.. It says to cover all critical sensors/electronics.
Theres damn sensors/electronics all over, Id hate to hear I have to cover every sensor/electronic just to get my motor cleaned up from winter time.
I would do it the way Greeny showed, but I dont have a leaf blower
Theres damn sensors/electronics all over, Id hate to hear I have to cover every sensor/electronic just to get my motor cleaned up from winter time.
I would do it the way Greeny showed, but I dont have a leaf blower
#15
They are only like $30 for an electric unit.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4910793
You can sometimes find them cheaper at closeout stores.
Also, an air compressor will work in a pinch.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4910793
You can sometimes find them cheaper at closeout stores.
Also, an air compressor will work in a pinch.
#16
here is how i do my engine bay cleaning:
1. ensure u have a mildly warm to cold engine
2. start the car up.
3. spray your fenders to dilute any over spray of chemicals getting on your fender paint as you may forget to spray them afterwards
4. spray the engine bay with your degreaser(purple power, mean green, etc)
5. allow car to run for about 10-15mins allowing the grease to loosing itself up
6. (optional, if engine is heavily greased) respray engine bay to softened grease build up and allow to soak for 5mins tops
7. hose off all degreasing solution from the engine bay and remember to rinse fenders again.
8. (optional) spray an engine detailer or armor all over engine bay to provide your 'shine' and close hood and allow car to run another 10mins to allow it to dry and armor all set in.
9. close hood and allow engine bay to dry while the car is still running for another 10mins.
10. pop hood and admire
1. ensure u have a mildly warm to cold engine
2. start the car up.
3. spray your fenders to dilute any over spray of chemicals getting on your fender paint as you may forget to spray them afterwards
4. spray the engine bay with your degreaser(purple power, mean green, etc)
5. allow car to run for about 10-15mins allowing the grease to loosing itself up
6. (optional, if engine is heavily greased) respray engine bay to softened grease build up and allow to soak for 5mins tops
7. hose off all degreasing solution from the engine bay and remember to rinse fenders again.
8. (optional) spray an engine detailer or armor all over engine bay to provide your 'shine' and close hood and allow car to run another 10mins to allow it to dry and armor all set in.
9. close hood and allow engine bay to dry while the car is still running for another 10mins.
10. pop hood and admire
#18
thanks for the write-up
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PS. If i spray my wife with engine degreaser, will she go away?
#19
everytime that i've degreased my engines, i've never had any problems with hoses. look at it like this..if your hose is already shot, and it takes some degreaser to make it blow..you were driving on a dream.
PS i think that will work, ill try it on my wife first lol
PS i think that will work, ill try it on my wife first lol
#20
[QUOTE=PS i think that will work, ill try it on my wife first lol[/QUOTE]
I just have to laugh at you 2 guys since my wife and I are having just a dream of a disagreement lasting a LLLOOOONNNNNGGGG time. Engine degreaser? HHmmmm....
BTW, i keep reading conflicting things on when to run the engine....some say NEVER when wet, and their reasoning makes perfect sense, and others say to run it because it helps it dry...seems like waiting a day or 2 to let it air dry completely (no leafblower here) makes better sense than running it right after washing it??? confused.
I just have to laugh at you 2 guys since my wife and I are having just a dream of a disagreement lasting a LLLOOOONNNNNGGGG time. Engine degreaser? HHmmmm....
BTW, i keep reading conflicting things on when to run the engine....some say NEVER when wet, and their reasoning makes perfect sense, and others say to run it because it helps it dry...seems like waiting a day or 2 to let it air dry completely (no leafblower here) makes better sense than running it right after washing it??? confused.
Last edited by MichMaxFan; 04-30-2008 at 02:03 PM.
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