DIY: 10 minute engine bay detail - Toyota Yaris Forums

JDM_EK3 · 04-01-2007, 02:16 AM

Yikes.... Regardless of your results, I would NOT follow any of the advice given.

First and fore most, when applying a degreaser your engine should actually be warm to the touch prior to application. Depending on how harsh of a degreaser you use, the time of "soaking" will vary of course before rinsing it clean.

Also the fact that you're misusing in extremely excessive amounts, products that are ment for interiors and tires on your engine is horrible detailing etiquette. Have you ever noticed what occures to your tires with the use of most tire "sheen" products? (there are exceptions of course) Due to the heat, they actually end up turning rubber a nasty brown/yellow colour after time.... would you honestly want that occuring with all the rubber components of your engine, such as mounts, hoses, etc.?

Lastly, once soaking up the majority of water after washing an engine bay, you can actually let the car run for a said amount of time to quicken the drying cycle.

04-01-2007, 02:16 AM	#10
JDM_EK3 Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris RS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 58	Yikes.... Regardless of your results, I would NOT follow any of the advice given. First and fore most, when applying a degreaser your engine should actually be warm to the touch prior to application. Depending on how harsh of a degreaser you use, the time of "soaking" will vary of course before rinsing it clean. Also the fact that you're misusing in extremely excessive amounts, products that are ment for interiors and tires on your engine is horrible detailing etiquette. Have you ever noticed what occures to your tires with the use of most tire "sheen" products? (there are exceptions of course) Due to the heat, they actually end up turning rubber a nasty brown/yellow colour after time.... would you honestly want that occuring with all the rubber components of your engine, such as mounts, hoses, etc.? Lastly, once soaking up the majority of water after washing an engine bay, you can actually let the car run for a said amount of time to quicken the drying cycle.