Since we are on the topic of engines....

**Ron Dibling** · 09-04-2003, 05:23 AM

Anthony, As usual.....FANTASTIC work and a great help to many I am sure. How long does it take you to do a job like this and what do you charge for an engine such as the one in your pics? Have a great day!

**madtremor** · 09-06-2003, 09:52 AM

Great work as usual Anthony. These tips will help out greatly since I want to show my truck this show season and since I don`t have alot of chrome this will help out alot.

**Anthony O.** · 09-06-2003, 10:40 AM

Ron,

Time it takes is about an hour. If you include the paint work in the engine sils and other areas about another 20 minutes.

If there is chrome and/or aluminum then it can add about another hour.

I charge usually an extra $35 to $50 for engine detailing.

madtremor,
Thanks for the compliments

Anthony

**Ferrarislave** · 09-06-2003, 09:17 PM

Anthony Have you ever used Meguiars Engine Kote. I have a gallon of the stuff I got from Dwayen I tried it in the wheel wells and didnt get the new look I exepected I was wondering if anyone uses it and has any special tips for it.

**Anthony O.** · 09-06-2003, 10:46 PM

Frozen,

I have never used Engine Kote so I can`t really comment on how to use it or why it does not work well for you.

I try my best to get the wheel wells as clean as possible in the wash stage. Many times they come out so clean that I don`t have to apply any dressing to them at all.

My dressing of choice for wheel wells is AutoMagics Super Dress It. It is a bit pricey but works well. I am also getting some dressing to try out from Irene, which is water-based, and if it works well I`ll make sure I pass it on.

Anthony

**Ferrarislave** · 09-06-2003, 11:36 PM

Ok thanks

**Clean Dean** · 09-07-2003, 09:16 PM

Anthony Orosco,
I thought of this thread today as a detailed the engine of a 2001 CLK 430 Cabriolet. I used old reliable Simple Green and dressed with AM`s Dress-It, however as a final touch-up I used Stoners Trim Shine where needed.

**Clean Dean** · 09-07-2003, 09:18 PM

from other side...

**Anthony O.** · 09-07-2003, 09:21 PM

Dean,

Nice work on the engine plus a great addition to the thread:jump

I encourage others to also post some engine detail work on this thread and their techniques.

Anthony

**Elite M.D** · 09-09-2003, 02:04 PM

Very nice work both Anthony and Clean Dean!

**keeotee** · 04-21-2004, 07:23 PM

Thanks Anthony for this how-to and technique article and for the pics. Thank you Clean Dean for your pics and the great tip-off to this thread. I`ve added it to my favorites for future reference - which may just be this coming weekend I hope.

Much appreciated!

**rabbi** · 04-21-2004, 07:31 PM

Excellent jobs Anthony and Clean Dean. That how to is an all time great. Thank you.

**onthespot** · 04-24-2004, 08:18 AM

I love this thread!!!

Anthony and Clean Dean, whether you realize it or not - you`ve both taught me a great deal about detailing over the past few years... - Thank you both!

Here`s a recent engine that I did

`02 F150

Before:

**onthespot** · 04-24-2004, 08:22 AM

After!!!

(products used = Simple Green and HG-1 Vinyl, Plastic, and Rubber Dressing)

**Clean Dean** · 04-24-2004, 11:42 AM

onthespot...

Thanks!

I have not spoken with you in some time, and I haven`t seen many posts from you. I hope all is well !!! I take it whitewater rafting season is coming up your way, someday hope to come down and give it a try.

I am with you with regards to Anthony Orosco. This guy loves detailing, and he is a real professional !!!