Over protective

[SmallCarGuy]

Wow.... now that's some crazy passion for the cars... I just keep mine spotless... no papers, notes, receipts, cd's, dirt, leaves, anything on the floor or seats... if it comes in, it goes out...

If I made the rules, Smoking would be banned in ANY car.... the cars don't deserve it... they're innocent victims!

I'm an engine freak though.... check check recheck, refill, everything topped off... a

The engine bay of my cars are my obsession and where I get crazy... it's got to be dust free, clean, and all the hoses nice and shiny!

My Two Creations so far in overprotectiveness and obsession...

The Mini Engine


The tC Engine

[cdmyaris]

Originally Posted by SmallCarGuy

Wow.... now that's some crazy passion for the cars... I just keep mine spotless... no papers, notes, receipts, cd's, dirt, leaves, anything on the floor or seats... if it comes in, it goes out...

If I made the rules, Smoking would be banned in ANY car.... the cars don't deserve it... they're innocent victims!

I'm an engine freak though.... check check recheck, refill, everything topped off... a

The engine bay of my cars are my obsession and where I get crazy... it's got to be dust free, clean, and all the hoses nice and shiny!

My Two Creations so far in overprotectiveness and obsession...

The Mini Engine


The tC Engine

damn, tell me how you keep engine bay clean!!!

[Sweet Mercury]

Originally Posted by cdmyaris

damn, tell me how you keep engine bay clean!!!

Exactly what I wanted to know.

Also, is that necessary for performance, good maintenance? Or just because?

[YarisTom73]

I found that applying a good protectant to the dash and door insides, on the plastic, added a little darker hue to the gray. The shine, combined with that, really looks nice. I use Black Magic because it has UV protection (crack prevention) and it smells fantastic
I just can't seem to keep up with the vac..the carpets are filled with little rocks ten seconds after I clean it

[YarisTom73]

Originally Posted by Sweet Mercury

Exactly what I wanted to know.

Also, is that necessary for performance, good maintenance? Or just because?

An engine that is free of debris and grease and oil will stay a tad cooler, resulting in less wear and tear. The other angle I've heard before, is that oil and grease resist water, so a thin layer under the hood protects against rust on the block and engine components.