Engine cleaning on a unkept dd

[Civicclutch]

So i may have to clean the engine bay on a santa fe that hasn`t been kept up well, but potential client saw the work capable on his daughters jetta`s interior, http://www.autopia.org/forums/click-brag-the-detailers-showcase/186744-hellstorm-midst-detailing-whirlwind.html, as well as some cars sitting in warehouse that I`ve done and was impressed with. He mentioned he would like the interior, exterior, and engine done, but my question is what would you use on cleaning an engine that is a nonshow and a dd so that it looks respectable but i dont spend 4-5 hrs on either?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated and looked into, i have my own thoughts and ideas but am looking at others cause some of you will know more on this step than I sure do.

[512detail]

good topic. I need to clean my engine bay up as well on the dd Frontier. I`ve never cleaned it since I bought it 3+ years ago and steamed the sticky gunk they put on there off

I have purchased several engine cleaning products and brushes for the task over the past few years but never got around to it

cleaning engine bays with water scares me, even with taping stuff off

the only times I cleaned engines was when they were already in good shape and I used PA engine or damp RW micros

[jrock645]

My engine wasn`t too bad, but spraying with optimum power clean and wiping away the gunk worked pretty well. THen just spritzing with ONR to wipe clean. Did well enough to just tidy up, and didn`t take very long at all.

[JSFM35X]

Polish Angel Engine.

Period !


Spray swish dirty areas with brush and wipe with MF towel. It cleans and protects in one application. Those MF go in the trash.

I`ve got great picks of doing my sons Subaru after he went to a horse show down some dirt roads. Truly amazing stuff and cheap by PA standards.

[Civicclutch]

Polish Angel Engine.

Period !


Spray swish dirty areas with brush and wipe with MF towel. It cleans and protects in one application. Those MF go in the trash.

I`ve got great picks of doing my sons Subaru after he went to a horse show down some dirt roads. Truly amazing stuff and cheap by PA standards.

How much did you end up using


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[PA DETAILER]

http://www.autopia.org/forums/everything-else/181629-sonus-motor-kote.html?highlight=what+can+sonus+motor+kote

[512detail]

http://www.autopia.org/forums/everything-else/181629-sonus-motor-kote.html?highlight=what+can+sonus+motor+kote

it wont clean it for him, lol

that`s great stuff though

I get 5 months or more on my exterior plastic on the garage kept car

I love PA engine as well, and I have two bottles now thanks to secret santa!

[512detail]

How much did you end up using


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http://www.autopia.org/forums/detailing-product-reviews/185393-polish-angel-engine-initial-quick-review.html?highlight=polish+angel+engine

you don`t need much but if its pretty dirty you may want to try to use damp RW towels first or something to cut down on PA Engine product use

[Civicclutch]

Is mckeeys engine cleaner similar to dp engine cleaner


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[512detail]

Is mckeeys engine cleaner similar to dp engine cleaner


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I`d imagine, mckees being the new dp/XMT and all

[PA DETAILER]

Is mckeeys engine cleaner similar to dp engine cleaner


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Yes. It should take care of the years of neglect and it`s SAFE.

[PA DETAILER]

it wont clean it for him, lol

that`s great stuff though

I get 5 months or more on my exterior plastic on the garage kept car

I love PA engine as well, and I have two bottles now thanks to secret santa!

Mc kess engine degreaser BEFORE the SONUS of course. More info on the subject..


How to Clean Your Car`s Engine - Both Cosmetic Engine Detailing & Engine Degreaser and Water Detailing - New Video Series (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/107033-how-clean-your-cars-engine-both-cosmetic-engine-detailing-engine-degreaser-water-detailing-new-video-series.html)

[boomdone]

My favorite is Blackfire AIO trim & tire. Cleans & protects in one step. Although if the engine is really dirty I`ve started using PB Spray & Wipe first.

[Wing Commander]

Get a small wood or plastic stick and two or three throw away rags. Next get some Chemical Guys Silk Shine Dressing & Protectant (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/silk-shine-dressing.html) and spray it all around the engine bay and start wiping off with a rag that is moist with water by hand and use the stick with the rag to reach where your hand does not. This will be the cleaning step that you will follow buy wiping again quickly with another clean rag moistened by the silk shine sprayed directly on the rag. This should take less than 30 minutes and will look like a new engine bay.This is for DD cars and will save your time and products. It will make the plastic, hoses, and weather strip look new again. The metal will look clean and new.

[mikejames]

http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32700&stc=1http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32701&stc=1http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32702&stc=1http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32703&stc=1

This engine bay was cleaned with Megs Super Degreaser and a brush then rinsed. Then spayed 303 Aerospace Protectant and run the engine for 10 mins to help it dry. It took less then 1 hour to complete.