Originally Posted by
J Lude
what did you wrap up? and what did you wrap it with? From what I have read, you use foil to cover/wrap up your alternator, your distributer, and your fuse box. Right? I'm going to try simple green in a few months. I used this other stuff that is similar to simple green, but it just doesnt cling onto the oil too well; it just soaks the oil then runs taking some oil with it, but not all. Any tips before I do it though?
When I washed mine, I went to those DIY car washes. For like 75 cents, you can select a engine/tire degeaser that you spray onto your engine/tire. Spray it on then it foams up, then you select the soft water and wash it all off. Clean cheap, fast. Only problem is that I dont feel confortable doing it alone becuase I might fry my alternator/distritubter/ electrical wiring.
I don't wrap anything. I detail cars, and we never cover anything unless you have a intake (then you just put a folded up towel over the filter) You spray the whole bay down with simple green ( on my car, I use simple green, but at work we have a "professional strength engine degreaser" I prefer simple green.) scrub it a little at what you can get to, start the engine, then blast it with a pressure washer. You just try to move it quickly over the alternator, distributor and fuse box, so the water doesn't get forced into these areas from the pressure. The reason you start the engine is because if the motor dies, or if you get a CEL or some other wierd electrical problem, you will know it right away. Also the heat from the running motor will help dry everything if you shut the hood once you are done rinsing. Then I usually follow up once everything is dry with some dressing (armor-all or similar product) and mist all the hoses and plastic/rubber in the engine bay. Then take a towel and rub it in so there is no streaks or spots. It makes everything look brand-fucking-new! Oh and don't forget to clean the underside of your hood!