Product for cleaning engine??

Cmike2780 · 08-31-2012, 05:09 PM

If there isn't a lot of grime, you can get away with a round soft brush and an air compressor. This is what I do...

Wipe down as much as you can with a very diluted all purpose cleaner and tower. You'll find most of the engine requires just using the brush and compressed air to knock the dirt and dust off. I finish off with Adams In and Out spray.

athlon omega · 12-29-2012, 11:14 AM

Hey, guys. I'm new to the board. My question is in regards to what can be done to restore the shine if the engine detailer gets evaporated away. I had used an engine cleaner at a do-it-yourself car wash and hadn't rinsed off the detailer before I left. Some engine detailers don't require rinsing prior to driving. Anyway, when I got home, I noticed the front of the manifold now had a dull finish to it and the shine was gone. :-( Is there any way I can restore it to it's original shine? A friend had advised sanding the dull areas and then using an aluminum polish compound. I haven't tried that yet. I'm thinking if all else fails, I can paint those areas with similar color engine enamel? Thanks for the help.

08-31-2012, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	If there isn't a lot of grime, you can get away with a round soft brush and an air compressor. This is what I do... Wipe down as much as you can with a very diluted all purpose cleaner and tower. You'll find most of the engine requires just using the brush and compressed air to knock the dirt and dust off. I finish off with Adams In and Out spray. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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12-29-2012, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
athlon omega Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 38 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 14	Hey, guys. I'm new to the board. My question is in regards to what can be done to restore the shine if the engine detailer gets evaporated away. I had used an engine cleaner at a do-it-yourself car wash and hadn't rinsed off the detailer before I left. Some engine detailers don't require rinsing prior to driving. Anyway, when I got home, I noticed the front of the manifold now had a dull finish to it and the shine was gone. :-( Is there any way I can restore it to it's original shine? A friend had advised sanding the dull areas and then using an aluminum polish compound. I haven't tried that yet. I'm thinking if all else fails, I can paint those areas with similar color engine enamel? Thanks for the help.