Steam cleaning the motor/motor compartment...
02-04-2005, 02:05 AM
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Steam cleaning the motor/motor compartment... How much does it cost to get the motor steam cleaned? My motor is dirty/dusty and I don't feel like detailing it. Where can I go to get it steam cleaned like they look when you buy a car used from a dealer? Can any detail shop do it? Thanks in advance.
02-04-2005, 01:27 PM
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Probably not a good idea. You've got a lot of electrical components under the hood, especially important is the PCM. Steam has a way of getting into places running water can't. I really wanted to do this, buy I was worried about screwing something up electrical.
A good engine degreaser and some CD2 detailing spray, and you'll be just fine. BTW, when you detail your engine, you always want to cover up anything electrical you can and use only free flowing running water. Don't spray water in there.
A good engine degreaser and some CD2 detailing spray, and you'll be just fine. BTW, when you detail your engine, you always want to cover up anything electrical you can and use only free flowing running water. Don't spray water in there.
02-04-2005, 02:04 PM
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I normally charge about $20 to detail a customer engine bay.
Like kpowr mentioned, you may have sensitive engine electronics you need to cover up before attempting such task. Steam cleaning isn't really necessary, I usually just run the engine for a couple seconds (if it's still cold), spray degreaser on, then user my 2300psi pressure washer to clean everything off. Right afterwards, I dress the engine bay/hood insulation with engine bay dressing.
I do believe that consitutes the look you were describing when buying a used vehicle.
Hope this helps.
- Dustin
Like kpowr mentioned, you may have sensitive engine electronics you need to cover up before attempting such task. Steam cleaning isn't really necessary, I usually just run the engine for a couple seconds (if it's still cold), spray degreaser on, then user my 2300psi pressure washer to clean everything off. Right afterwards, I dress the engine bay/hood insulation with engine bay dressing.
I do believe that consitutes the look you were describing when buying a used vehicle.
Hope this helps.
- Dustin
02-04-2005, 04:00 PM
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When I bought my SS, the dealer sprayed some kind of detaiing junk all over the engine & hoses. All it did was collect dirt and it took me weeks to get it all off. I don't use anything on my engine bay now except water & Simple Green. I also dry everything real well. If it gets dusty, I just light spray water then blow dry with a leaf blower.
02-04-2005, 11:12 PM
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CD-2 Engine Detailing:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...85503?v=glance
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...85503?v=glance
Apparently it can also be found at some K-Mart, Target, and Pep-Boys stores.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...85503?v=glance
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...85503?v=glance
Apparently it can also be found at some K-Mart, Target, and Pep-Boys stores.
