zeitgeist57 Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 I know this question comes up ALOT, but how do dealerships get the engine bays of used cars looking so damn GOOD??? Is there a chemical product in a spray can that does the job well, or has anyone used some sort of steamer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Clean it with "Elbow Grease" smile.gif Simple green works wonders, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Originally posted by Jackson: Simple green works wonders, IMO.+1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Originally posted by Jackson: Clean it with "Elbow Grease" smile.gif Simple green works wonders, IMO. simple green is da shit. we get it in 55 gal drums around here, and use it on damned everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 talk to hoblick he's pretty good at shinein stuff up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Simple green with lots of warm water, let it all sit and dry, then some clear spray laquer. (From someone who was at a dealership for 30 years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 I've got Simple Green...do you dilute it in warm water??? Do you apply Simple green straight from the spray bottle to the engine and trim pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 I cleaned my engine bay up by soap, water, engine degreaser, and good old fashioned elbow grease. After the Engine bay is grease free... spray some Armor All on different engine parts as well as the strut towers etc... then wipe them off... it will create a gloss finish that looks great... when you do this, make sure that the engine is cold. When the engine warms up, it'll smell funny for about a minute, then it'll go away leaving the nice finish. That's my secret that I am sharing with CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger_Man Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 drive the car to one of those do it yourself car washes and do it there. no cleanup roxors ur boxors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 elbow grease.. soap and water and shiney stuff...make all pretty. But a dirty car is a yucky car.. I dont understand why people dont clean under there hoods..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Originally posted by little devil98gt: elbow grease.. soap and water and shiney stuff...make all pretty. But a dirty car is a yucky car.. I dont understand why people dont clean under there hoods..lolAmy, I just saw your dyno numbers... I'd like to race ya once I get my car tuned... should be a pretty good race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FBody Addict Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Originally posted by Beer Guy: drive the car to one of those do it yourself car washes and do it there. no cleanup roxors ur boxors.be careful of electrical connections and your intake! you dont want to spend a pretty penny getting the engine pulled so you can get a bunch of water out of the pistons (saw it happen before, alcohol was involved, no not my car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I have always had good experiences with Gunk Engine Brite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Advocate Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by little devil98gt: elbow grease.. soap and water and shiney stuff...make all pretty. But a dirty car is a yucky car.. I dont understand why people dont clean under there hoods..lolYou are such a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 +1 more for Simple Green. Anyone who's seen the engine bay of my Formula knows what I mean. smile.gif But make a diluted soultion of it in a spray bottle, you don't need to use the concentrated stuff right from the bottle... graemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Simple Green, with a ton of elbow grease. Then follow it up with a layer of CD2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 you all should try another cleaner called super citrus it is distributed by jax wax. they are a detail supply company i have used there stuff for years and highly recomend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstop Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Simple Green is great. If really dirty, liquid dish soap and a little elbow helps cut the grease well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 I have a 99 dollar pressure washer that has a pinpoint spray attachment that spins to make a nice cone shape spray pattern that works almost better that any soap.and it does not use much water so it does not cause a prob with sensors and caps. Clay if you are ever around hit me up we can clean her up in about 10min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 ]Amy, I just saw your dyno numbers... I'd like to race ya once I get my car tuned... should be a pretty good race Sure thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldblue1999 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 +1 on the simple green, but there are other tricks of the trade out there, including a water based clear coat that u spray on everything under the hood and let dry. or u can just spray armoral or a spry type dressing and just shut the hood, the water will dry leaving the silicone, but this way attracts dust, best to just get to the cleanest state u can then just spray it off one a week or every other week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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