Engine Detailing?
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Engine Detailing?
Im looking for advice on how to clean the engine bay of a 944. I dropped out my motor and while its out I want to make the bay shine. What do you guys suggest? I plan on wiping it down with Simple green (1:10 ratio) but other than that i have no clue. What wax would be good for an engine bay, like long lasting and wont need a ton of attention to maintain? Any other tips or suggestions are welcome
Thanks,
Edtay
Thanks,
Edtay
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I've been using a commercially available water-based degreaser for over 25 years. The stuff just can't be beat and it isn't overpriced like many specialty products are. One Rennlister is now using the product.
The product is Facto AT30 from Swish USA.
The results...
The product is Facto AT30 from Swish USA.
The results...
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Check out Detailerdomain.com (site sponsor) and look up Adams All purpose cleaner. One of the best cleaners I have used. Works very well on just about everything. For plastic parts I used the Einszett deep plastic cleaner.
I would send you a link for them, but their website does not like my computer for some reason. I need to use my wifes.
I would send you a link for them, but their website does not like my computer for some reason. I need to use my wifes.
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10. Apply a de-greaser or an all purpose cleaner (P21S®® Total Auto Wash or Optimum Power Clean ™) or a solvent free, water based cleaner (Wurth Engine Cleaner and Degreaser) most of these engines don't really need the use of harsh degreasers. This product is safe for painted surfaces, gel coat, aluminium, carbon fibre and other composite materials) by lightly spraying the lower parts of the engine first and then working upwards.
Enable the cleaner to work by allowing remain in place time (but do not allow to completely dry) or to remain on painted surfaces, and be sure to dilute with water before drying with a cloth.
11. For heavily soiled areas agitate with a nylon engine cleaning brush and a undiluted cleaner or degreaser (Wurth Engine Cleaner and Degreaser or Optimum Power Clean ™)
12. When the grease and grime is dissolved and you're ready to remove it, spray with a light (garden type) fan-spray pattern pressure water and a hose and then agitate with a Mini E-Z Detail Brush.
13. To shine aluminium engine block / parts use # 0000 synthetic bronze wool and a metal polish, English Custom Polishing – ECP
14. Once the paintwork is clean and has been dried use a polymer sealent (Klasse AIO)
An excerpt from “Engine Bay Detailing” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ml#post1448628
I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know
Enable the cleaner to work by allowing remain in place time (but do not allow to completely dry) or to remain on painted surfaces, and be sure to dilute with water before drying with a cloth.
11. For heavily soiled areas agitate with a nylon engine cleaning brush and a undiluted cleaner or degreaser (Wurth Engine Cleaner and Degreaser or Optimum Power Clean ™)
12. When the grease and grime is dissolved and you're ready to remove it, spray with a light (garden type) fan-spray pattern pressure water and a hose and then agitate with a Mini E-Z Detail Brush.
13. To shine aluminium engine block / parts use # 0000 synthetic bronze wool and a metal polish, English Custom Polishing – ECP
14. Once the paintwork is clean and has been dried use a polymer sealent (Klasse AIO)
An excerpt from “Engine Bay Detailing” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ml#post1448628
I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know
