Couldn't find this anywhere. I'd like to get my engine bay looking fresh like when I bought it. What are the dos and donts?
Couldn't find this anywhere. I'd like to get my engine bay looking fresh like when I bought it. What are the dos and donts?
Buy a citrus-based engine cleaner from any FLAPS or Walmart. Follow the instructions on the can. You might want to get some small paint or cleaning brushes for the hard to reach and crusty spots. DO NOT use high pressure water to rinse. Blow dry and use an engine dressing. You want something that will not attract dust and dirt. DO NOT use WD40 or silicone-based products. Once it's clean a quick spray with the hose will keep it looking good.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
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I wipe my motor down with Meguiars quick detail spray and a microfiber towel
Vin: 2MEHM75V63X615175
Build Date: 6/10/2002
Serial#: 995 of 7839
995 of 7093 Black
Accel coil on plugs/Autolite 104s/ K&N intake/Flowmaster 40s/Powdercoated goodys/
LED Grille scanner/BIGCARSFOREVER Dead pedal/SCT Tune/BBK Power Plus twin blade 65mm throttle body
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
I "power" wash it holding the tip 1" from vital electronic components.
Castrol super clean works wonders on the heavy grease and grime. May have to experiment with dilution rates. Used to powerwash the sludge off of school buses before inspections. It's biodegradable too.
Just bought another Marauder recently. 04 Silver Birch. And I had the same question. I recently found someone on youtube named ChrisFixIT. Heres the link to the video. Very clear about everything to avoid. and Dos and don't's hope it helps you like it helped me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRSoRkM8GcM
Thanks, dudes.
My engine bay doesn't get dirty.
I use diluted Purple Power and a hose. I dry it with a leaf blower and use a silicone-based aerosol dressing. Eagle One makes an excellent one and it's just like using spray paint. No need to be accurate, thorough, or even wide afterward.
'04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.
2004 Mercury Marauder
Born March 2004, adopted October 2005. Sold January 2012, adopted AGAIN January 2016
2,187 of 3,214
997 in Silver Birch
448 with light flint interior
304 with heated seats
336 with sunroof
Holy crap - still learning Imgur and resizing is gonna be necessary.
'04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.
2004 Mercury Marauder
Born March 2004, adopted October 2005. Sold January 2012, adopted AGAIN January 2016
2,187 of 3,214
997 in Silver Birch
448 with light flint interior
304 with heated seats
336 with sunroof
That's almost actual size!
Very nice. I don't think mine will ever be that clean unless it gets a frame up.
Here are before and after "EZ Pour Purple Power". Then use Meguiar's "Hot Shine Tire Spray? on black parts.
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