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    Question Engine Cleaning

    Is engine cleaning a scary job? With all the electronic components located under the hood of "newer" cars, I would be afraid to ruin something.

    Is it a long, time-consuming job? Is it requested often from any of your customers?

    Little help please.

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    Doesn`t anyone perform this service?

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    Shine? That's not a shine Cujo31's Avatar
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    Just make sure you cover the electronics and such. I never blast the water in there. I use Eimann Fabrik at full strength and let it soak for a little. Then scrub it and rinse ... dress it

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    Wrapping electrical and other sensitive spots in foil is supposed to work well in ensuring they don`t get damaged by the water and cleaner

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    I use a strong degreaser and a boat load of brushes. For rince I use a water hose and a spray nozzle on shower setting. Cover up any electronc stuff best you can. I always remeber that when the car is driven in the rain the motor can get wet so most all engine parts will take some water. I then dress with a water based dressing
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    Never thought about that Beemer. Maybe I just need to see someone do it first so I can see it first hand before trying it myself.

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    I love Eimann Fabrik Hi-Intensity on engines it amazing the color of the water when it comes off I also use APC+ diluted but it foams a alot and takes a lil bit longer to rinse.
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    To finish your question about do customers want their engines cleaned. Most all that I have done do not care about the engine unless they are selling the car. I tell them that if they want the enginme done I can for 50 extra and most if not all say no. Its my way of getting out of the job, but again if they are going to sell it I will do for that reason.

    Lastly its not that hard try it on your own go slow and give thought to what you are doing.
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    Its just a PITA to do older engines (my 1990 Mustang). So many things dont have nice plastic coverings over them that make them look good. So simply degreasing and dressing doesnt do the trick.
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    I have used both Simple Green and Orange Blast to clean enigine compartments. Both worked well. Cover up the alternator, coils, distributor and any other major electronic component with aluminum foil. Spray sparingly on electronic parts. Agitate where needed with a brush. I use a medium stream of water to rinse. After it dries spray dressing all over (Bold n Brite works well) and then wipe down.
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    I asked my neighbor if I could use his car (pictured below) for practice (buffer/polisher/waxes/ etc.) he said..."do whatever you want with it, I`m gonna junk it soon anyway"

    Maybe I can practice with engine cleaning too. What about runoff? I don`t own a reclaimation unit. Any suggestions?



    I did "The Family Vanster" today. I need lots of practice...took me hours! (however, the kids were bugging me as you can see by the toys!)


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    That car next door looks like a perfect project car.
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