I dunno if anyone's ever done this before, but i've been cleaning my engine with gunk, like some of you suggested. Well it cleaned everything but it still looked dull so i tried armor-all and that still kinda sucked because you hafta get in there and wipe everything. My friend tried this and told me. Use STP sun of a gun TIRE GLAZE, the clear no wipe kind (about 3.50 a bottle). Well i cleaned my bay as usual 3 days ago, and when i was done, just hit up all the hoses, wires, valve cover etc and it shined everything up real nice. I've been driving around all day the last 3 days, rain, sandy driveways, and all, and there is still no dull spots, or any dirt. Just letting you all know, cuz if your like me wiping everything down sucks.
Deze

96' RS
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I was wondering what that stuff was, when I first bought my car from the dealership the engine was shiny with what looked like some sort of oil or grease coating. But I later heard that some of the hoses might be damaged by this stuff, and I was told to use something like armor all.


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God dam it do it!!!!!!!! I do that as soon as I get to the shows

KYB AGX Struts
Neuspeed Sport Springs
5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L)
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Ported Intake Manifold
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Custom 2 1/4 inch exhaust
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225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires

The tire glaze shouldn't be bad, why would they sell a product for RUBBER tires if it would eat through RUBBER hoses? =)
Deze

96' RS
IM: Deze2g
"Friends don't let friends drive stock."
http://www.angelfire.com/geek/dezeclipse

Try some Engine Degreaser stuff from Trak Auto. Comes in a blue spray thing and was like 4.00. Worked like a charm. And to shine it up just use regular armor all. Works and last very good under heat.


97 Eclipse
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If u have access to an air compressor, use a hose to blow dust out of the engine bay. Then just use tire gel or armor all to shine the valve cover. I plan on getting a chrome valve cover soon tho.

Silicone spray is what most professional detailers use. I myself use STP all purpose protectant. It is a little heavy and might need to be wiped but if you let it go for a day or so, it fades a little and looks damn good.

Did you know a detailed engine increases the resale value of your car? It's a well known fact that people who take the time and effort to detail their engines also take better care of their cars. Mechanics, too, realize that a clean engine belongs to someone who cares for their car, and they will take the time to do the repair or service work correctly.

Engine detailing is nothing more than cleaning the exterior of the engine and the engine compartment, and applying dressing to protect and beautify the engine. It's very easy to do, and requires no more than 45 minutes to and hour every couple of months.

The first step in cleaning your engine is to remove the excess debris that gets trapped in your hood, grill, and vent openings. This is particularly true if you live in an area with four seasons. If you have compressed air available, this is the best way to remove old leaves, dead cats, and such. If you don't, a simple hand brush will suffice.

The next very important step is to prepare your engine for getting wet. You must cover all sensors, the distributor, spark plug openings and any electrical devices that have the potential for water accumulation (which could cause a short). Use plastic baggies to cover these items. Be sure to use tape or rubber bands to hold the plastic bags in place. You're only trying to prevent the majority of the water from getting in. It does not need to be watertight. The engine environment should already be waterproof. The baggies are just a precaution.

To loosen the grease accumulated on your engine and the engine compartment, start your engine and allow it to warm for a few minutes. The best temperature for cleaning your engine is warm to the touch, but not hot. If you're able to hold your hand to the engine without saying "ouch", then the temperature is just about right.

Now you're ready to apply your engine degreaser. I do not recommend the use of petroleum based cleaners in your engine compartment. While they quickly cut though grease and grime, they also deteriorate your rubber and vinyl components (not to mention what it does to our environment!). As an alternative, use a citrus-based cleaner. My favorites are P21S Total Auto Wash and Eimann Fabrik Engine Degreaser.

When applying your engine degreaser, it's best to start from the bottom and work your way up. This prevents the degreaser from dripping on you as you clean the underside areas. One important thing to remember, the engine degreaser will remove the wax from the painted surfaces of your car. If your get degreaser over-spray on your fenders, plan on re-waxing.

When you have applied your engine degreaser, be sure to wash any excess cleaner from the exterior painted surfaces of the fenders, hood and grill (some people like to spray these areas with water first). Depending on the amount of accumulated grease, allow the degreaser to soak on the engine for three to five minutes. Do not allow the degreaser to dry on your engine. For light to mild levels of grease, you will not need to use a brush on the engine and other surfaces. For heavy soil, you can use a long handled brush (parts brush) and car wash solution to provide additional cleaning action prior to hosing off the degreaser.

When you are ready to remove the degreaser, hose down the entire engine compartment and surrounding surfaces with plenty of water. If you're using a high-pressure nozzle, be careful that you don't get the nozzle too close to the covered electrical connectors. Allow your engine to air-dry for several minutes before proceeding to use a towel to wipe down all accessible parts. Remove the plastic bags. The heat from the engine will assist in the drying process, however, do not allow the engine to air dry, as this will result in water spots. When dry, start your engine and allow it to run for a few minutes.

When everything is dry and your engine has cooled, you should apply a coating of rubber protectant to your hoses, wires, and plastic shields. To add a quick shine and protection to the painted surfaces in the engine compartment, use a high quality detailing spray wax. We highly recommend Eimann Fabrik Clear Pearl. Just spray it on all surfaces, and wipe up the excess with a clean terrycloth.

Many car enthusiasts find that detailing their engine is the just the beginning to a long road of engine beautification. Other embellishments include polishing aluminum parts, painting key parts with bright colors, and adding chrome. Whatever you choose, make it your style and have fun.

I recommend the following cleaners and conditioners under your hood:

1. P21S Total Auto Wash
2. Eimann Fabrik Engine Degreaser
3. 303 Aerospace Protectant
4. Eimann Fabrik Black Opal
5. Eimann Fabrik Clear Pearl

my god man did you type all of that?you sound like a fucking commercial lol.how many wpm/ksph can you type 1000000lol?i should be useing my mavis beacon program i bought hehe.peace

I personally liked the "dead cats" part....lol...We can pretty much scoop up anything with the huge 97-99 front opening.





-Automatic tranny
-AF/X underdrive crank pulley
-AEM Cold Air intake w/bypass valve (bypass valve is broke in half and now the CAI is a Short Ram and YES you can tell the difference in HP)
-PIAA headlight and foglight bulbs
-Clear bumper lenses
-Eibach Pro-Kits with Tokico n/a shocks
-Pilot Motorsports Front upper, Rear upper, Rear lower strut bars
-PowerSlot rotors (all four)
-Axxis Metal Master pads
-RRE rear camber kit
-Dunlop SP SPORT 8000 tires
-ECLIPSE word on dash
-Red Mitsu symbol on steering wheel
-Painted fog light bezels
-Window tint
-Magnecore wires and NGK plugs
-Purple interior lights
-Purple hose kit
Coming soon :
-New AEM Cold Air intake

Thats why I have a grill :-)

Good info above though it was a cut and paste job ;) How do I know.. "We highly recommend Eimann Fabrik Clear Pearl"

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Yeah I got it off of www.properautocare.com

iw as told about some concentrated pine shit that isn't conductive with electricity i'll ask walt what it was. but it works mad good he just covers his engine with it lets it sit starts the engine up and hoses it out