Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Whenever I see pictures of XF everyone seems to have nice shiny engines. How do folks do that? I'm tempted to open the hood and open the hose.
Do most people just take the engine apart and clean piece by piece?
I don't have a mechanic's garage or tools; I'm just plain old Joe. But I do have desire to get it look that extra-nice! Any suggestions?
Do most people just take the engine apart and clean piece by piece?
I don't have a mechanic's garage or tools; I'm just plain old Joe. But I do have desire to get it look that extra-nice! Any suggestions?
Re: Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
i use the good old .25 diy car wash... (look for hot water & good pressure)...
no chemicals/degreasers needed... i use the wand provided soap... then rinse & towel dry...
no issues with water and electronics... i do this at least once a month to my cars.
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and while you are there... don't forget about the underside & wheel well areas...
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no chemicals/degreasers needed... i use the wand provided soap... then rinse & towel dry...
no issues with water and electronics... i do this at least once a month to my cars.
IMG_4334.jpg
DSC01405.jpg
and while you are there... don't forget about the underside & wheel well areas...
IMG_19961.jpg
Re: Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Originally Posted by andrew
i use the good old .25 diy car wash... (look for hot water & good pressure)...
no chemicals/degreasers needed... i use the wand provided soap... then rinse & towel dry...
no issues with water and electronics... i do this at least once a month to my cars.
and while you are there... don't forget about the underside & wheel well areas...
no chemicals/degreasers needed... i use the wand provided soap... then rinse & towel dry...
no issues with water and electronics... i do this at least once a month to my cars.
and while you are there... don't forget about the underside & wheel well areas...
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Re: Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Originally Posted by dom67911
Thanks everyone. I'm going to start washing the engine from now on.
DAMN YOU MR. CLEAN!
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Re: Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Originally Posted by Sennaspirit
DOM...you are now officially Doomed - drawn in by Mr. Clean and his hypnotic cleano-trance. get out while you can!
DAMN YOU MR. CLEAN!
DAMN YOU MR. CLEAN!
DAMN YOU MR. CLEAN.
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Re: Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Originally Posted by ntenspy
How about those tail pipes, did you use just standard degreaser or something special. Mine seem to have soot burned into them, I really haven't tried anything to make them sparkly like yours, any suggestions?
if it's the inside of the chrome tips you're talking about, try eagle one's NEVR DULL. it's wadding cloth that cleans chrome very well. it'll be in a little silver can at any auto parts store. about $5 - $6 a can.
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Re: Keeping Engine Clean and Shiny
Originally Posted by ntenspy
How about those tail pipes, did you use just standard degreaser or something special. Mine seem to have soot burned into them, I really haven't tried anything to make them sparkly like yours, any suggestions?