Finally got some engine detailing done...

**Jngrbrdman** · 03-28-2006, 01:01 AM

It`s about time too. This sucker gets dirty with the hood scoop. I`ll have to do a better write up and post more pics later, but I just wanted to get the before/after shots out of the way tonight.

Before:

After:

Fun Photoshop:

Products used:

Simple Green Automotive Degreaser
Gunk Foamy Degreaser
Poorboy`s Spray & Wipe
CD2 Engine Detailer
NXT Car Wash
Eagle One Nano Wax

Time: 45 minutes

edit: Sorry the pictures are a little wide. I`ll resize them tomorrow if they are a problem. It`s my pet peeve when you have to scroll to see the pictures...

**Jngrbrdman** · 03-28-2006, 02:04 AM

The after picture is messed up...

**belcherm58** · 03-28-2006, 05:00 AM

Sweet! Neat little trick of enigine with the hood down. I am off a week
next week. Can`t wait. Got a lot to do.

**joyriide1113** · 03-28-2006, 10:22 AM

Nice engine detail. That would be awesome if your hood could be slightly transparent like that...

**Beemerboy** · 03-28-2006, 10:57 AM

How is that hood scoop with water / rain? seems like it would get a lot of water in there...I love the carbon hood look

**Jngrbrdman** · 03-28-2006, 11:23 AM

It doesn`t hurt the intercooler to get water on it. Most of them are front mounted anyway and get a lot more water in them than mine does. The STi actually has sprayers on either side of the intercooler to help cool the air before it goes in. I don`t know if it is the scoop or if it is the way the grill is designed, but this engine gets really dusty in a hurry.

**Beemerboy** · 03-28-2006, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Jngrbrdman

It doesn`t hurt the intercooler to get water on it. Most of them are front mounted anyway and get a lot more water in them than mine does. The STi actually has sprayers on either side of the intercooler to help cool the air before it goes in. I don`t know if it is the scoop or if it is the way the grill is designed, but this engine gets really dusty in a hurry.

I`d have to guess that there is a fair amount of air moving around under that hood, because of the scoop...that`s my guess....what did the hood set you back its real cool looking.

**Jngrbrdman** · 03-28-2006, 12:20 PM

It`s just some fancy photoshop work.

Pretty cool looking though, eh? You can actually get acrylic hoods like that for show. They aren`t very practical for daily driving because I hear they crack pretty easily.

**jimbo_01** · 03-28-2006, 01:09 PM

that came out nice. when cleaning the engine do you guys just spray the battery with water? or do you cover it?

**Beemerboy** · 03-28-2006, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by jimbo_01

that came out nice. when cleaning the engine do you guys just spray the battery with water? or do you cover it?

I use an APC and brushes then rinse off with water on very low pressure.....if the battery is real bad I use some vinegar and baking soda to clean up the terminals.....that`s the way that I clean the whole motor area.

**Jngrbrdman** · 03-28-2006, 01:26 PM

you can`t detail an engine without getting it wet. Getting water on the battery isn`t anything to worry about. What you don`t want to do is wash the engine like you are putting out a fire. Just be aware of things like your alternator and exposed electrical fuse and relay boxes. Don`t get those soaked with degreasers or water. I`ve seen warm alternators start on fire when degreasers get in them, so make sure your engine is cold when you detail it.