Did a quick engine detail on my m3.

**Mantic6t9** · 07-20-2003, 12:48 PM

The pics are kinda bad ( 1.3mp ) and the camera makes the paint look orange. Here they are anyway, tell me what you think and if you see something i could improve on let me know.

Here is one of my beater civic. I`m trying to sell this car.

**94 NDTA** · 07-20-2003, 01:21 PM

Both cars are very clean! What year is the M3, or civic.

**Mantic6t9** · 07-20-2003, 01:28 PM

The m3 is a 95 and the civic is a 93.

**imported_Greg** · 07-20-2003, 03:07 PM

Mugello Red M3? Yeah, the paint looks orange in certain lighting.

**CwestinFD** · 07-20-2003, 07:18 PM

More details on the civic? I am looking for a beater right now.

**vaca222** · 07-21-2003, 07:53 AM

Nice! I really like the worm`s eye view of the engine!!:up

**larry_bar56** · 07-21-2003, 08:03 AM

Nice job! Engine looks great! I have `95 also. Did you do anything special to the oil filter cap? Mine really looks bad and I tried some steel wool, but it didn`t do a very good job. What did you use for a degreaser? Better yet, why not describe the process you used then all these questions will be answered.

**Mantic6t9** · 07-21-2003, 10:21 AM

It`s very simple, i don`t use anything special at all.

#1 Cover all electrical devices with bags ( alternator, fuse boxes, ect.. )

#2 Test the cleaner on a small area before you spray the engine down with it. ( I use Simple Geeen )

#3 Spray engine with cleaner and let sit for a few minutes

#4 Wash engine with a towel ( I use the MF towels from Wal*Mart )

#5 Scrub hard to reach areas with an old tooth brush

#6 Rinse engine with a steady stream of water

#7 Repeat steps 3-6 as needed

#8 Dry as much of the water with a towel ( I use the Absorber )

#9 Remove bags and clean the covered parts by hand with a damp towel

#10 Close hood and start car. let idle for a few minutes, long enough to get warm or take it for a quick spin to help evaporate residual water.

#11 Apply you favorite dressing to the plastic/rubber parts and buff out to a nice satin shine.

#12 If you have corroded aluminum/metal use a polish to help remove it ( i like mothers mag and aluminum polish, it works great on everything ) You may want to test it before covering an entire part with it. Also some parts have protective coatings on them to help stop corrosion, the polish will most likely remove this coating. If it does it may result is rust or corrosion so be carefull.

#13 If the paint looks a little dull i`ll spray some QD on a MF towel and wipe down the paint

#14 Stand back and enjoy.

**imported_SlackerQX4** · 07-21-2003, 10:47 AM

Wow! That`s a really clean engine!

**chris0626** · 07-21-2003, 09:37 PM

Looks great, Mantic6t9 -- and thanks for the step-by-step. :up

**AWDRATT** · 07-21-2003, 11:42 PM

Looks fantastic.

The third picture can be used in an ad campaign.

Great!

**Mantic6t9** · 07-22-2003, 12:23 AM

Thanks guys. If the weather clears up around here and my pakshak MF towels come in i hope to have the cars cleaned and waxed. I can`t wait... Is something wrong with me:nixweiss