Detailing Engine Bay

[06SierraCrewCab]

I dont know if this is a repost, so dont hit me too hard.... ,but whats the best way to clean up the engine compartment to where it looks like it did new? TIA

[maka]

if you dont have painted stuff under the hood, they suggest spraying everywhere and scrubbing most parts with simple green and then hose off, then armor all plastic... if everythings painted then some soap and water....

[duramaxjack]

werd armorall the plastic

[Dalton]

i dont like armorall

i spray this on my plastics, its great for a lot of stuff

http://www.parkeryamaha.com/index.as...D&ProdID=33123

[Joseph K]

http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...detailing.html

Pretty much all you need to know...

[06SierraCrewCab]

Thanks Joseph. Exactly what I was lookin for. Thanks a lot guys...!!! :

[Joseph K]

No problem, have fun I remember when I did my engine bay the first time... There was grime in some areas 1/2" thick Looks a lot better now, though. I had to get some work done on it right after the first time I cleaned it up, and the mechanic working on it about shit a brick when I told him it had 120k miles on it

[Mr. 960]

if you hose off valve covers (this is where i have some grime) can you ruin the individual coil packs??? Don't mean to Hi Jack, but good to know.

mr. 960 04 yukon

[Tav]

Here's a before and after of one of my engine bay detail jobs

BEFORE:






AFTER:








When you first apply the dressing it's super-glossy as you can see. If you let it sit for 24 hours and buff it off, it leaves a nice semi-gloss finish that doesn't look so fake. Here's my engine bay after waiting 24 hours and buffing:







Here's my method:

• Park the vehicle in the shade.
  
• Cover ALL electronics & alternator with zip-loc bags and a rubber band.
  
• Spray off entire engine bay with a water hose/pressure washer (stay a good 1-2 feet away if using a pressure washer)
  
• Spray Simple green (diluted 20:1) liberally over entire engine bay, let sit for 2 minutes, then spray off with water.
  
• For tough areas, spray more simple green and scrub with a tooth brush & rinse accordingly.
  
• Dry the entire underhood area with compressed air.
  
• Remove all plastic bags and clean electronics by hand with a terry cloth & WD-40 if desired.
  
• Apply Superior Products Instant Shine on all surfaces.
  
• Wait 24 hours and wipe off the excess.

[06SierraCrewCab]

Looks Great thanks.

[Dragn99Yukon]

I need to do mine. Due to not having inner fenders. I have shit tons of grit, dirt, and what not all over.

[pimp ss]

i use quick detailer on mine but when i do other peoples cars i just use soap and water and tire foam to make things shiny

[Joseph K]

Originally Posted by tavenner13

^^^ Exactly what mine looks like... I do pretty much the same process. Looks real nice, Aaron.

[lethalyoyo]

i use silicone spray it wont collect dust at all wich is what you want and its not bad on any parts
Before

after no spray

after spray