cleaning the motor
I use a handheld steam cleaner, safe for almost everything and no water involved. They're like 30-40 bucks a Bed Bath and Beyond, WalMart or any other retail store. I have the Shark Steamer.
I used simple green , but you have to dilute it and wipe it off quick or it does eat ****, although it did a good job. Check out the appearance hall of fame sticky, there is a really long thread about cleaning the LSx engine bays 
Hey man I used that Black Magic Engine detailer and degreaser all in one and I have to say it didn't turn out that bad I will possibly have to post some pics for you but I couldn't find the CD2 engine detailer anywhere i don't think they sell it anymore so i bought this on a hunch and......it works pretty well got some pretty decent compliments at the local carshow about how clean in general the engine bay turned out and my buddy who helped me wash the engine said he definetly noticed a difference before and after.....Give it a try and follow the directions don't think you will be dissapointed. Oh and I didn't use anything else just that.
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I use a handheld steam cleaner, safe for almost everything and no water involved. They're like 30-40 bucks a Bed Bath and Beyond, WalMart or any other retail store. I have the Shark Steamer.
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Originally Posted by ShermzT/A
Hey man I used that Black Magic Engine detailer and degreaser all in one and I have to say it didn't turn out that bad I will possibly have to post some pics for you but I couldn't find the CD2 engine detailer anywhere i don't think they sell it anymore so i bought this on a hunch and......it works pretty well got some pretty decent compliments at the local carshow about how clean in general the engine bay turned out and my buddy who helped me wash the engine said he definetly noticed a difference before and after.....Give it a try and follow the directions don't think you will be dissapointed. Oh and I didn't use anything else just that.
post pics please
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
I read recently to NOT use a steamer...the steam gets into the connectors easily, whereas low streaming water is 99% or so safe..just thought I would pass this on.
Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
post pics please
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/295708-cleaned-engine-bay-finally.html
It contains a before and after pic.
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Originally Posted by my98ws6
Hey man. Check out my thread from last year that I started.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295708
It contains a before and after pic.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295708
It contains a before and after pic.
wow man looks good. what did you use to clean it?
Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
wow man looks good. what did you use to clean it?
He used the Gunk Foamy Engine Brite and CD2 detailer. Only thing is, like i stated earlier i can't find anyone besides online when I google it, who sells the CD2 detailer because i wanted that look also mine did not come out that nice really i have to say but that is why i was hunting so hard for the CD2 engine detailer. If you can find that your golden...use it and I am sure you will be happy as anything with the results.
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Originally Posted by ShermzT/A
He used the Gunk Foamy Engine Brite and CD2 detailer. Only thing is, like i stated earlier i can't find anyone besides online when I google it, who sells the CD2 detailer because i wanted that look also mine did not come out that nice really i have to say but that is why i was hunting so hard for the CD2 engine detailer. If you can find that your golden...use it and I am sure you will be happy as anything with the results.
where can i buy the Gunk Engine Brite at? Autozone, Pep Boys? is that CD2 like a gel, but w/o residue that makes it like nice?
my motor is not too dirty, but bugs me enough to get under my skin. has a little road grime and dirt to it nothing major. just do not want to **** anything up washing it.
Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
where can i buy the Gunk Engine Brite at? Autozone, Pep Boys? is that CD2 like a gel, but w/o residue that makes it like nice?
my motor is not too dirty, but bugs me enough to get under my skin. has a little road grime and dirt to it nothing major. just do not want to **** anything up washing it.
my motor is not too dirty, but bugs me enough to get under my skin. has a little road grime and dirt to it nothing major. just do not want to **** anything up washing it.
yes the gunk engine bright foam you can get at either of those locations and no the CD2 isn't a gel, i guess it is like a foam that you just cover everything minus big electrical stuff and it is not greasy at all it stays nice and shiny black and stuff but doesn't stay greasy to hold the dirt or dust that might collect.
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Originally Posted by ShermzT/A
yes the gunk engine bright foam you can get at either of those locations and no the CD2 isn't a gel, i guess it is like a foam that you just cover everything minus big electrical stuff and it is not greasy at all it stays nice and shiny black and stuff but doesn't stay greasy to hold the dirt or dust that might collect.
thanks for the info will have to get me some of that and detail my motor
I just go to the do it yourself carwash, I spray the engine bay down with the soap and water. Then lower the hood, wash the rest of the car, open the hood and rinse the engine off. By the time I get home, everything is dry.
People say not to do this, but I have been doing this for 6 years on my 00 SS and 2 years on my 01 Z06 with not a single problem.
People say not to do this, but I have been doing this for 6 years on my 00 SS and 2 years on my 01 Z06 with not a single problem.
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Originally Posted by blown 346
I just go to the do it yourself carwash, I spray the engine bay down with the soap and water. Then lower the hood, wash the rest of the car, open the hood and rinse the engine off. By the time I get home, everything is dry.
People say not to do this, but I have been doing this for 6 years on my 00 SS and 2 years on my 01 Z06 with not a single problem.
People say not to do this, but I have been doing this for 6 years on my 00 SS and 2 years on my 01 Z06 with not a single problem.
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Originally Posted by blown 346
I just go to the do it yourself carwash, I spray the engine bay down with the soap and water. Then lower the hood, wash the rest of the car, open the hood and rinse the engine off. By the time I get home, everything is dry.
People say not to do this, but I have been doing this for 6 years on my 00 SS and 2 years on my 01 Z06 with not a single problem.
People say not to do this, but I have been doing this for 6 years on my 00 SS and 2 years on my 01 Z06 with not a single problem.
So wait, you use one of those high pressure wash hoses on your engine bay? Always seems that everybody thinks that is a bad idea. Are you doing something special or are you just spraying it any and everywhere?