Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
I did this engine detail a few years back on my 1991 Civic Si.
I used WD-40 and a paintbrush and 4 microfiber towels.
Works amazing on 22 year old buildup of dirt and rustproofing. No joke.
Car had been sitting for 10+ years.
I basically spent 4 afternoons/evenings total on it. (about 20 hours total)
Note: Some parts were replaced during the restoration.
- new battery
- new radiator + cap
- new plug wires
- some new nuts and bolts
- powdercoated valve cover
- new engine mount
- new exhaust manifold heat shield
- Painted black clutch cable bracket
STEP BY STEP:
1. Go to the automotive store, buy 2 cans of WD-40 , 4 microfiber towels, paintbrush.
2. Open Hood.
3. remove battery, air filter box and arm, fuse box cover, wiper motor, map sensors assembly, coolant overflow tank, move away side wires and tubes on shock towers.
4. Start attacking the dirtiest parts with WD-40.
5. Spray and brush/agitate the grime/dirt
6. Wipe off dirt with towel.
7. Once all the bay is clean, you can buff and polish the paint around the bay and dress the rubber hoses with rubber and vynil dressing.
Keep doing this until all dirt is removed. It takes a while, but well worth it.
WD-40 wont remove the paint.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
I used WD-40 and a paintbrush and 4 microfiber towels.
Works amazing on 22 year old buildup of dirt and rustproofing. No joke.
Car had been sitting for 10+ years.
I basically spent 4 afternoons/evenings total on it. (about 20 hours total)
Note: Some parts were replaced during the restoration.
- new battery
- new radiator + cap
- new plug wires
- some new nuts and bolts
- powdercoated valve cover
- new engine mount
- new exhaust manifold heat shield
- Painted black clutch cable bracket
STEP BY STEP:
1. Go to the automotive store, buy 2 cans of WD-40 , 4 microfiber towels, paintbrush.
2. Open Hood.
3. remove battery, air filter box and arm, fuse box cover, wiper motor, map sensors assembly, coolant overflow tank, move away side wires and tubes on shock towers.
4. Start attacking the dirtiest parts with WD-40.
5. Spray and brush/agitate the grime/dirt
6. Wipe off dirt with towel.
7. Once all the bay is clean, you can buff and polish the paint around the bay and dress the rubber hoses with rubber and vynil dressing.
Keep doing this until all dirt is removed. It takes a while, but well worth it.
WD-40 wont remove the paint.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
Now that is impressive!
Well done you.
Well done you.
Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
Well done mate, that's awesome! It's almost like a new car.
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Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
20hrs work wow, looks factory fresh
Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
that looks tidy! good work!
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Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
great work there. fair play
Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
I can vouch for this. I have a 1998 mototcycle and the 1 previous owner didnt seem to clean anything other than the fairings.
One saturday, a can of wd40 and a toothbrush and the rear shock, caliper, swing arm engine cases and rear wheel look like new. 16 years worth of road grime and chain lube.
A cheap and satisfying job.
One saturday, a can of wd40 and a toothbrush and the rear shock, caliper, swing arm engine cases and rear wheel look like new. 16 years worth of road grime and chain lube.
A cheap and satisfying job.
Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
I might do this to my car
Re: Engine bay detailing using WD-40 (pics)
Stunning!!!