Finally got some engine detailing done...

Jngrbrdman

Jngrbrdman

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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:
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After:
engineoverlay.jpg



Fun Photoshop:

engineoverlay.jpg



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