How to Shampoo the Engine

[criz$tylez]

I have been doing basic car detailing, but would to further add services to my small business. I am curious on how to shampoo engines. I understand different detailers have different methods. I am looking for a step-by-step procedure on how-to and a list of recommended products.

My apologies if this is a past thread and trying to revive a dead dog. Either send me a PM, an email would be great to so not to clutter up the forum. Thanks in advance guys & ladies.

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[Jngrbrdman]

Do a search. That is the best advice I can give you on this one. Search for "engine detail" or "engine detailing" and you`ll find just what you are looking for. :xyxthumbs

[thevolvoguy]

Did you try searching?



Well, here are 120 results that have somthing do do with engine cleaning. http://www.autopia.org/forums/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=150796&sortby=&sortorder=



If this information is not good enough, I reccomend getting the ebook. www.autopia-carcare.com and purchse DavidB`s eBook, guide to detailing. It is only $9.95, thats about the best 10 bucks you will spend in detailing. Plus you are supporting the forum.



Welcome to Autopia! :wavey

[criz$tylez]

Thanks guyz. Thats what I was looking for. I did try the search earlier, but couldn`t find anything relevant. Probably had the keywords all jumbled up.



Hosing down the engine did make me wonder if it was safe....

[Jngrbrdman]

The main thing you need to watch out for when detailing your engine is to not get any water down the spark plug tubes. That and the fact that you`ll want to avoid parts that have exposed electronics. I know people on this board who cover certain parts of their cars with tin foil to protect them during a detail. The only parts that I hose down are the painted parts along my wheel wells pretty much. If you stay on top of the upkeep on your engine detail then there isn`t a whole lot of need for using water. :xyxthumbs

[CharlesW]

Originally posted by Jngrbrdman

If you stay on top of the upkeep on your engine detail then there isn`t a whole lot of need for using water. :xyxthumbs

Agreed. The damp MF towel after drying my car is all I need to keep the engine comparment looking like new.

In this case, I think criz$tylez is referring to customers cars. Some of those might need a little more attention.;)



Charles

[Jngrbrdman]

This engine was done using very little water being shot out of a hose. I had to hose down the sides and the fire wall, but the rest of it was done with a spray bottle, a couple of brushes, and lots and lots of towels. :D Engine detailing is less about using tons of water and more about using the right chemicals. I use a mixture of this product called Advantage and Valuguard’s engine degreaser. Works like a champ. Then I go over it with CD2 engine detailer and it looks like new again. Just don’t forget to put the oil cap back on before starting the car….. (whoops)



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