imported_Luster1
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A couple pics of my detailed ENGINE BAY...
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Lowejackson
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Wow, that is a very shinny engine bay 
Steven
Steven
Jngrbrdman
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WOW! That looks great! That sucker is clean enough to eat off of! :bow :bow
imported_Luster1
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Hey Jngr......
I'll never catch up to your posting prowess, so I guess I'll just have to keep my engine clean to make up for it.
Bill.......
I'll never catch up to your posting prowess, so I guess I'll just have to keep my engine clean to make up for it.
Bill.......
imported_Luster1
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As you can see, I have done some custom painting and clearcoating in the engine bay.
To answer your quesiton. I usually clean the engine bay at least every other weekend. I use Simple Green and soft white terry towels.
On the painted parts I finish up with Meguire's Quik Detailer.
On the polished aluminum or stainless steel parts I finish with Mother's aluminum polish.
If you do this twice a month, it never seems to get too dirty
Also, every time I wash the car, I raise the hood and wipe down the engine bay with my absorber towel.
Bill...........
Kansas City Club Grand Prix
imported_Intel486
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Looks really awesome!
Those painted parts seem to make a huge difference.
Those painted parts seem to make a huge difference.
thevolvoguy
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Nice job! :xyxthumbs
That engine looks really nice!! :bow
That engine looks really nice!! :bow
imported_Luster1
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I used PlastiKote Hi-Temp Engine Paint and PlastiKote Hi-Temp Clear Coat. There was some wet-sanding involved prior to painting.
Jngrbrdman
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Luster said:Hey Jngr......
I'll never catch up to your posting prowess, so I guess I'll just have to keep my engine clean to make up for it.
Bill.......
Hey now... My engine is at least as clean as yours is. It may not be dressed up for show (I sure would that it was) so your's would probably kill mine in a judging contest. Luster said:
Ahhh..... Great minds really do think alike!! Such wisdom you have Sir Detailer. :xyxthumbs The Absorber is what I use on engines too since I discovered the BBT for drying the exterior. Waffle Weave microfiber towels rule!
imported_Luster1
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Rember, I'm new here........ Someone tell me about the BBT (what is it........these are things I'm willing to get to the bottom of!):nixweiss
Alfalfameister
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Big Blue Drying Towel. Available at www.properautocare.com.
--Alf
PS:
BBT is not in the acronym list. But just in case you come across more of these (CWB, BCS, etc), just click on the acronym list.
Cheers!
--Alf
PS:
BBT is not in the acronym list. But just in case you come across more of these (CWB, BCS, etc), just click on the acronym list.
Cheers!
imported_Luster1
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Thanks, Alf.......
Only on the forum for 1 day and I'm gettin' loaded up with information.......
(And thank you for telling me of ways to spend more money!)
Bill.......
jerry@robs
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Very very nice...
wanna share some clear coat painting tips/article?
Great job
wanna share some clear coat painting tips/article?
Great job
imported_Luster1
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I would be happy to do that. I presume I should write it in "Autopia Member Articles"...?
Bill....
Kansas City Club Grand Prix
Nagchampa
Oh I'll Bring the Shizzle
That is what I call clean! Great job!:up
Jngrbrdman
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Mindflux said:Don't mine jngr's post count, he likes to troll the forums and put in little one liners
No I dont.
imported_Luster1
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I posted detailed instructions, tips, etc. for engine bay painting and clearcoating over in "Member Services / Autopia Member Articles"....Take a look......
(that is, if you have hundreds of hours of free time on your hands, with nothing better to do!)