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03-31-2007, 12:34 AM | #1 |
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DIY: 10 minute engine bay detail
As requested, here's the 10 minute engine bay detail DIY
What you'll need: Image0.jpg
The obligatory before pic: Image1.jpg Step 1: Do this on a cool engine - if it's too hot the products applied will dry out too quickly. If you have an exposed aftermarket air filter you should wrap it in a plastic bag to keep the products used and water from getting into it. Spray the engine cleaner everywhere in the engine bay. Don't be shy with this stuff, and make sure you get it into all of the nooks and crannies. For a single detail I normally end up using about 250ml (8.5 fl oz) of the stuff. Step 2: Leave the engine cleaner to sink in for a couple of minutes, then hose it all off using normal garden hose pressure water. Be thorough. There's really nothing you need to concerned about when wetting in this engine, so long as you're using normal mains water pressure. Image2.jpg Step 3: After hosing it down, get your first rag and wipe off any excess water, then apply your tire shine or rubber conditioner. Don't spray this stuff on your belts. Image3.jpg Step 4: Let the tire shine / rubber conditioner sink in for a couple of minutes, then wipe the engine bay down using your second rag. Spray a little of your shine product onto the rag to help cover up any spots you might have missed. There's no need to get into every little nook and crannie here - just thin out the bulk of the product so you don't end up with blotches. Image4.jpg That's it, now sit back for another few minutes as the rest of the shine product dries off. Viola! Told you guys it was easy Here's a few after pics: Image5.jpg Image6.jpg Image7.jpg Last edited by Razr; 03-31-2007 at 01:05 AM. |
03-31-2007, 12:42 AM | #2 |
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ur pics are not shown.
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03-31-2007, 12:56 AM | #3 |
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Ooops! Should be working now.. Thanks
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03-31-2007, 01:00 AM | #4 |
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DAMN! THOSE ARE NEAT! YOU SHOULD WORK FOR TOYOTA....
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03-31-2007, 01:28 AM | #5 |
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I'll give this a shot with the Meguiars. I use it on my interior too.
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03-31-2007, 02:37 AM | #6 |
sexy..
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03-31-2007, 03:03 AM | #7 |
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Look awesome, but are you sure its ok to hose the whole engine bay with water? what bout the battery, and electrical stuffs?? will they be damaged? how long of a period have you done this on cars? looks really awesome, i would love to try but scare of the electrical parts.
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03-31-2007, 05:03 AM | #8 |
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The stock engine electricals should not be a problem, only think I am worried about is the extra stuff like grounding wires. Although, if they're halfway decent, they should not be prone to rusting...
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03-31-2007, 05:05 AM | #9 |
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You won't have a problem with the electrics in the Yaris, as the only exposed potential your water might get in contact with is 13.8VDC and anything sensitive to water is encased with well implemented Ingress Protection (e.g. coil-over plugs, ECU etc).
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As you noted, any decent quality grounding kit will have it's exposed metal surfaces plated in gold or nickel for corrosion resistance. The fumes that come of your battery pose a much higher risk of promoting corrosion than H2O in any case |
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03-31-2007, 07:49 AM | #11 | |
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03-31-2007, 08:09 AM | #12 |
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03-31-2007, 10:09 AM | #13 |
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Great Tutorial! Thanks for taking the time!!!
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03-31-2007, 10:24 AM | #14 |
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nice & clean!
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03-31-2007, 01:14 PM | #15 |
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STOP BEING A LIL PUNK, if i want to ask questions, i m going to ask. non of ur business
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I've done this on my 2003 Corolla with no engine cover "it has the plug wires open"
and I just bathe it with the engine degreaser I bought for 2 bucks, and rinsed it off with a garden hose, until its clean and I wiped it off with a rag,then I just sprayed the bay with armor all tire-foam, then I drove it off to evaporate and kinda seal the shine also it takes out the excess water with the G's your car creates...
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03-31-2007, 05:00 PM | #17 |
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that's sparkly, mines is down right dusty right now
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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. |
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