cleaning up engine.
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From: norcal
Re: cleaning up engine.
Originally posted by LeonBlackMax
i want to clean up my engine. its filthy. whats the easiest and safest way to tdo this.
also i want it yellow. what can i paint inside the engine/
i want to clean up my engine. its filthy. whats the easiest and safest way to tdo this.
also i want it yellow. what can i paint inside the engine/
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Originally posted by redmaxpa007
simple green
and a lot of elbow grease
and your engine can look like this..
Clean Engine
simple green
and a lot of elbow grease
and your engine can look like this..
Clean Engine
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I just used engine degreaser. Make sure if you have a new intake that you put a plastic bag or something over the filter and do your best to put something similar over the AC air intake or your interior will STINK for a few days.
I just took it to one of those do it yourself car washes, sprayed the degreaser all over the engine, shut the hood, washed the car, then used the rinse setting on the hose WITHOUT holding the trigger down. Has a nice low pressure mist/spray to it. Just watch the dirt fall away.
Check my homepage to see what it looked like before, I'll get some pics soon of the "after" portion.
I just took it to one of those do it yourself car washes, sprayed the degreaser all over the engine, shut the hood, washed the car, then used the rinse setting on the hose WITHOUT holding the trigger down. Has a nice low pressure mist/spray to it. Just watch the dirt fall away.
Check my homepage to see what it looked like before, I'll get some pics soon of the "after" portion.
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From: Gainesville, Fla
Originally posted by starchildmax
Where is it going to be @!
It's not crazymax...It's PsychoMax you gave me the name and you can' t remember it da##!
Where is it going to be @!
It's not crazymax...It's PsychoMax you gave me the name and you can' t remember it da##!
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Its a product called CD-2 Engine Cleaning System. You can find it at advanced auto and probably any other auto parts store. It's a two step process thus the two spray cans. First you cover all the electrical components with saran wrap or whatever you can fine (specifically the alternator and battery terminals) next you spray on the cleaner and wait. 15 to 20 minutes later you go out and hose of the engine bay and bam... wheres all the dirt and dust. Next you start your car and let it idle for about 15 to 20 minutes to help dry out the engine bay. Last step is to spray the finishing spray all over the engine bay, this is the equivalent of a protectant spray it also gives the plastic a slight gloss. Let this dry for 15 minutes then wipe up the excess. Presto, engine should look almost brand new.
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From: Commerce Twp., MI
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
simple green
and a lot of elbow grease
and your engine can look like this..
Clean Engine
simple green
and a lot of elbow grease
and your engine can look like this..
Clean Engine
Looks gr-8 redmax
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Originally posted by redmaxpa007
simple green
and a lot of elbow grease
and your engine can look like this..
Clean Engine
simple green
and a lot of elbow grease
and your engine can look like this..
Clean Engine
Hey Jeff
You can clean my engine, Jeff... after all... you've been doin' all my mod anyways...
But anyways.. that is a clean engine in the pic.. but when i saw his engine.. i swear i saw some dirty things in there.. it needs another clean jeff.. hehe.
But anyways.. that is a clean engine in the pic.. but when i saw his engine.. i swear i saw some dirty things in there.. it needs another clean jeff.. hehe.
Originally posted by Big Tyme
Its a product called CD-2 Engine Cleaning System. You can find it at advanced auto and probably any other auto parts store. It's a two step process thus the two spray cans. First you cover all the electrical components with saran wrap or whatever you can fine (specifically the alternator and battery terminals) next you spray on the cleaner and wait. 15 to 20 minutes later you go out and hose of the engine bay and bam... wheres all the dirt and dust. Next you start your car and let it idle for about 15 to 20 minutes to help dry out the engine bay. Last step is to spray the finishing spray all over the engine bay, this is the equivalent of a protectant spray it also gives the plastic a slight gloss. Let this dry for 15 minutes then wipe up the excess. Presto, engine should look almost brand new.
Its a product called CD-2 Engine Cleaning System. You can find it at advanced auto and probably any other auto parts store. It's a two step process thus the two spray cans. First you cover all the electrical components with saran wrap or whatever you can fine (specifically the alternator and battery terminals) next you spray on the cleaner and wait. 15 to 20 minutes later you go out and hose of the engine bay and bam... wheres all the dirt and dust. Next you start your car and let it idle for about 15 to 20 minutes to help dry out the engine bay. Last step is to spray the finishing spray all over the engine bay, this is the equivalent of a protectant spray it also gives the plastic a slight gloss. Let this dry for 15 minutes then wipe up the excess. Presto, engine should look almost brand new.
-Cyrus
I used the CD-2 engine cleaner and it works great i do it about 1 a month..just take your car to the do it your self washes and spray it on and let sit for about 5mins ad then wash it away...I get the cleaner from AutoZone
Re: Hey Jeff
Originally posted by ZeRo MaX
You can clean my engine, Jeff... after all... you've been doin' all my mod anyways...
But anyways.. that is a clean engine in the pic.. but when i saw his engine.. i swear i saw some dirty things in there.. it needs another clean jeff.. hehe.
You can clean my engine, Jeff... after all... you've been doin' all my mod anyways...
But anyways.. that is a clean engine in the pic.. but when i saw his engine.. i swear i saw some dirty things in there.. it needs another clean jeff.. hehe.
no more helping you with mods till you clean my engine bay..(twice)
and wash the car.., and rotate my tires, and change me oil.. and..
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Originally posted by 95CustomMaxima
I used the CD-2 engine cleaner and it works great i do it about 1 a month..just take your car to the do it your self washes and spray it on and let sit for about 5mins ad then wash it away...I get the cleaner from AutoZone
I used the CD-2 engine cleaner and it works great i do it about 1 a month..just take your car to the do it your self washes and spray it on and let sit for about 5mins ad then wash it away...I get the cleaner from AutoZone
I'm interested in purchasing some CD-2 how much is it?
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ummm how often do you guys look at your engine's (besides people who are in car shows)? Is there really any benefit of cleaning the engine bay besides it looking better? None of my friends would notice my engine was clean even if I opened the hood and showed them.
Originally posted by JR_Anders
ummm how often do you guys look at your engine's (besides people who are in car shows)? Is there really any benefit of cleaning the engine bay besides it looking better? None of my friends would notice my engine was clean even if I opened the hood and showed them.
ummm how often do you guys look at your engine's (besides people who are in car shows)? Is there really any benefit of cleaning the engine bay besides it looking better? None of my friends would notice my engine was clean even if I opened the hood and showed them.
-Cyrus
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Posts: 647
Originally posted by JR_Anders
ummm how often do you guys look at your engine's (besides people who are in car shows)? Is there really any benefit of cleaning the engine bay besides it looking better? None of my friends would notice my engine was clean even if I opened the hood and showed them.
ummm how often do you guys look at your engine's (besides people who are in car shows)? Is there really any benefit of cleaning the engine bay besides it looking better? None of my friends would notice my engine was clean even if I opened the hood and showed them.
Besides I don't do things to my car for my friends.
Edit: Ignore the dirty engine in my sig... its an old picture
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