Engine dress up

[Sirius600]

Does anybody know of a good product for cleaning the engine compatment? I'm looking to get some of the dirt out and to give the engine block and heads a nice shine.

Also, is it safe to turn a hose on the engine compartment to clean it out (of course, I'd put a tub down to prevent fluids from draining to the street)?

[brucelee]

Actually you might try polishing the engine. I am 75% there and it looks very nice.

[robcarync]

http://www.apexcone.com/JimPowellHomepage/TechProcedures/EngineBayCleaning/ArmorAll.html

[brucelee]

Actually you might try polishing the engine. I am 75% there and it looks very nice.

I am doing the same!

[gooten1]

How do you polish it?

[brucelee]

I am using wire brushes for my electric drill and then polishing pads on the dremel. Takes a bit of time but looks really nice. I will post picture when I am all done.

[Sirius600]

I am using wire brushes for my electric drill and then polishing pads on the dremel. Takes a bit of time but looks really nice. I will post picture when I am all done.

Hmm, sounds interesting, what parts of the engine compartment are you polishing? Just the engine block?

Also, what type of wire brush are you using? Thanks

[motorsport]

use 3M pads, they are what i use for polishing the hub of hat-type rotors before machining