Ok, I hate to admit it but my truck is just nasty dirty! What is the go to now for cleaning the engine bay and then what to use after the cleaning? My poor truck is due for an all out detail job. Thanks...
Ok, I hate to admit it but my truck is just nasty dirty! What is the go to now for cleaning the engine bay and then what to use after the cleaning? My poor truck is due for an all out detail job. Thanks...
1) Cover the air filter
2) Mist the engine bay with water
3) Spray engine bay down with a 50:50 mix of Simple Green and water
4) Let it soak for a few minutes, use a brush or rag on heavily soiled areas is needed
5) Rinse off and let
6) Soak engine bay with a 50:50 mix of Lexol Vinylex and water
7) Use a leaf blower or compressed air to blow excess water away from the COPs so you don't have any water intusion
8) Close the hood
Vinylex is a water based rubber/plastic/vinyl protectant similar to Armor-All. Because its water-based it washes off unlike Armor-All which is petroleum-distillate based and beads the water. Water-based is great for future cleanings. Vinylex also doesn't attract the dirt and grime like Armor-All.
^ Some good advice...
Clean, dry then dress.
On a cool engine I like to cover the electrics with plastic bags/Saran Wrap etc.
I do this before misting the engine or spraying it with a APC or engine cleaner.
Be Careful: Keep water away from electrics!
Cleaning depends...Does it need degreasing?
I've used many products in the past, CD-2, Gunk degreaser and Gunk Shine etc.
Do you want shiny or a nice clean (showroom new) satin finish?
I used Vinylex for many years. It is a good water based product.
I've also used Vinylex to clean/dress the dash as it's water based.
My favorite for dressing the engine bay is Sonus Trim and Motor Kote.
Q-tips....and a LOT of patience
Looks like its going to be a long day with the truck this Saturday. It doesn't need degreased. The Simple Green should do the trick. Thanks guys...
We want process and before and after pictures!
P.E.R.L Works good to for a final coating its water based
Well its going to be next weekend. It's done nothing but rain off and on here all weekend. I'll get you pics Merlin...