Cleaning the engine...

MLMike25 · 01-20-2005, 09:49 PM

What is the best way to clean the engine parts (exterior). Its pretty clean now but I wanna make sure I keep it that way. Any suggestions?

9TOFIVER · 01-21-2005, 12:03 AM

pressure washer

Stang_Crazy · 01-21-2005, 02:56 PM

Don't forget to wrap aluminum foil around anything that can be damaged my execss water!!

racerboy88 · 03-18-2005, 08:13 PM

i use simple green as a cleaner

Orange97GTVert · 03-19-2005, 03:15 PM

Simple Green works good, I like Greased Lightning too. I have a friend who washes his engine and then sprays it all over with that foam type ArmorAll and lets it sit and wipes it down, makes all the black plastic and rubber look awesome.

StrokedStang · 04-09-2005, 07:44 AM

A good engine degreaser like GUNK works well. Apply their dressing afterwards to give the engine bay a showroom shine!!!

Punchit · 04-22-2005, 03:20 PM

I wouldn't recomend Simple Green or pressure washing. I detail professionally and pressure washing is a big no no. Simple Green can be okay if it's diluted but I still wouldn't recomend it. Go with a natural degreaser like Poorboy's World http://secure.detailedimage.com/Merc...gory_Code=PB00 and a Cleaner for vinyl rubber etc like 303 Aerospace Cleaner http://secure.detailedimage.com/Merc...gory_Code=3000.

Stang_Crazy · 04-23-2005, 06:23 PM

303 is AWESOME stuff!! It doesn't leave a greasy shine at all. And it's pretty cheap too!

Girl28 · 05-22-2005, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang_Crazy

Don't forget to wrap aluminum foil around anything that can be damaged my execss water!!

What could be damaged by excessive water, also wrap aluminum foil around what?! This would my first time detailing the engine.

Orange97GTVert · 05-22-2005, 10:49 PM

mainly your distributor cap

Girl28 · 05-23-2005, 01:03 PM

alright thanx 97GT

01-20-2005, 09:49 PM	#1
MLMike25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	Cleaning the engine... What is the best way to clean the engine parts (exterior). Its pretty clean now but I wanna make sure I keep it that way. Any suggestions?

01-21-2005, 12:03 AM	#2
9TOFIVER Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 37	Re: Cleaning the engine... pressure washer

01-21-2005, 02:56 PM	#3
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Re: Cleaning the engine... Don't forget to wrap aluminum foil around anything that can be damaged my execss water!! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

03-18-2005, 08:13 PM	#4
racerboy88 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: British Columbia Posts: 123	Re: Cleaning the engine... i use simple green as a cleaner __________________ 1990 5.0 LX H/B H-pipe w/ flowmasters, Koni shocks and BBK springs.

03-19-2005, 03:15 PM	#5
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Cleaning the engine... Simple Green works good, I like Greased Lightning too. I have a friend who washes his engine and then sprays it all over with that foam type ArmorAll and lets it sit and wipes it down, makes all the black plastic and rubber look awesome. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-09-2005, 07:44 AM	#6
StrokedStang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 25	Re: Cleaning the engine... A good engine degreaser like GUNK works well. Apply their dressing afterwards to give the engine bay a showroom shine!!! __________________ BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN!!!!

04-22-2005, 03:20 PM	#7
Punchit Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10	Re: Cleaning the engine... I wouldn't recomend Simple Green or pressure washing. I detail professionally and pressure washing is a big no no. Simple Green can be okay if it's diluted but I still wouldn't recomend it. Go with a natural degreaser like Poorboy's World http://secure.detailedimage.com/Merc...gory_Code=PB00 and a Cleaner for vinyl rubber etc like 303 Aerospace Cleaner http://secure.detailedimage.com/Merc...gory_Code=3000. __________________ www.detailedimage.com - high end detailing products at great rates

04-23-2005, 06:23 PM	#8
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Re: Cleaning the engine... 303 is AWESOME stuff!! It doesn't leave a greasy shine at all. And it's pretty cheap too! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

05-22-2005, 10:49 PM	#10
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Cleaning the engine... mainly your distributor cap __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

05-23-2005, 01:03 PM	#11
Girl28 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Cleaning the engine... alright thanx 97GT

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