what prouct do you use?
finally cleaned my E's engine bay today... it was disgustingly nasty. i used a product called heavy duty engine degreaser from GUNK [extra strong]

here are some before and after photos for you photo lovers! :D:D:D

here are some more before/after photo..

Looks good! I remember just reading that Windex works wonders. I'm going to test it out sometime this week. Mine is pretty gross, too.

That stuff works well if you have a heavy layer of caked on oil. From the Photo's, it Does not look like you did.

It's strong enough to remove the protective clear coat on the parts. That will expose them to the normal pitting that happens to unprotected parts.

Dom

That stuff works well if you have a heavy layer of caked on oil. From the Photo's, it Does not look like you did.

It's strong enough to remove the protective clear coat on the parts. That will expose them to the normal pitting that happens to unprotected parts.

Dom

Dom, What do you use???, I need to do this too. I'm not so sure I want anything with petroleum base to it at all........Give up the names guy.

Thanks,
jurn

Dom, What do you use???, I need to do this too. I'm not so sure I want anything with petroleum base to it at all........Give up the names guy.

same same.
+1 give it up Dom.

ps- i want to go fishing with you!!!

While Dom is compiling his...
I did this yesterday, wet warm engine, used "Purple Stuff" on a warm engine, let sit for two minutes, rinse with water, blow dry off with yard blower. Spray any rubber/plastic shine (Armor all, Son of Gun, etc.) on entire engine parts, blow with yard blower, wipe down with rag. Presto...

Ask Gary (DC BOX) he uses my method, only takes about 15 minutes, no mess!

Plus, after washing "E", I used the "ICE" on entire surfaces, boy does it look good.

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looks awesome for 2004 engine bay.

looks awesome for 2004 engine bay.

:DThanks, the wifes '03 is next.

I also use "Purple Stuff" ... Got it at walmart.


Some times I just spray it off at the do it yourself car wash, With the pressure setting. I keep it running wile I'm doing it.


Dom

Is "Purple Stuff" code for a generic product or is that actually the trade name?

Is "Purple Stuff" code for a generic product or is that actually the trade name?

Actual trade name... some are called Purple Stuff, Purple Cleaner, etc. Can be bought anywhere in quarts or gallon size, about $4.00 in Wally World.

The Green Stuff works good too ! ( Simple Green )

wow.. so, do i need some rust proofing?

I use the same method as the 1st guy w/engine degreaser since I purchased the car...2003... and I bet my bay still looks better then most here... Will post picks this weekend when I do it again...which its due...LOL!

In case it hasn't been mentioned already ...i would suggest to cover up the alternator with a plastic bag. I have seen more than a few alts go south after an engine shampoo because they weren't covered up and got a good bath.

I did mine last weekend with Simple Green.
When I turned on the leaf blower, I blew my i-VTEC plate right off!:shock:

I have used Spotman's method for a couple of years and it works VERY well. I used simple green and Son of a gun. It makes the engine compartment look like it is fresh off the showroom floor.

I highly recommend it.

Could someone name all the components that need to be covered to prevent them from getting wet?

Alternator, battery, fuses box, spark plug cover?

I did mine last weekend with Simple Green.
When I turned on the leaf blower, I blew my i-VTEC plate right off!:shock:

JoJO, I did that to my wifes '03 last year and mine was almost coming off too. What I did was glue it back on with some Gorilla glue (use sparingly), never came back off.

Bob

JoJO, I did that to my wifes '03 last year and mine was almost coming off too. What I did was glue it back on with some Gorilla glue (use sparingly), never came back off.

Bob

I did that--Elmers Nano Glue--Not even a hurricane is blowing that puppy away now!:D

I used the same GUNK on my recently traded in 01 Tacoma since it was new. I'd spray it on and let sit a few mins then GENTLY rinse off. I'd always run engine as soon as done. I NEVER had any problems. MY engine still looked VERY clean for an 01. I'd usually only do this 2-3x a year... One of the mechanics at the dealership said it was fine doing it that way and there was no need to cover anything- as long as you rinsed it genlty and used as little water as poss.I think I'm going to try something different on the new E. I just haven't decided what yet.I'm thinking the Simple Green.

what prouct do you use?
finally cleaned my E's engine bay today... it was disgustingly nasty. i used a product called heavy duty engine degreaser from GUNK [extra strong]

here are some before and after photos for you photo lovers! :D:D:D

Wow! I thought my engine looked bad. Yours looked like a Katrina refugee, now it looks new. Great before & after shots ... I'm looking for some GUNK today.