Ive spent 40 years as a master automotive technician that also does detailing for my customers. We work on everyday cars that are daily driven to specialized super car and classics that are half million dollar show cars. my process for cleaning an engine and its bay may vary depending on the specific car but. I warm the engine slightly that's not stone cold. this helps loosen the oils and greases. I spray cleaner starting from under the vehicle going from bottom to top so no spots are missed. Anything super sensitive such as exposed filters or even old distributor caps are bagged. but in general your not going to hurt anything getting it wet. we also use pressure washers to do the work after applying cleaner and some agitation. A pressure washer will not hurt anything as long as you use some common sense. after we blow them dry with shop air. in some cases after they are treated with a coating, sealer or detailer that keeps then nice and new looking but not all shinny and oily looking. more satin finish
100% bag open filters and caps and rotors other than that decrease and pressure wash away if needed! Being a master heavy duty tech we pop the hood engine running and pressure wash everything with a hotsy. That engine is sparkling before it leaves service.
@@StrongBodyProject-Obeset-vq1ez no. There is no need. First would be they get wet when it rain, second as long as you don't point the water directly at it for extended periods and as long as you don't flood it with water it will be fine.
Cleaned my 1st engine bay in 75 on my older brother's 66 Malibu. We were getting it ready to do some engine repair and modifications. The bay was a real mess and we had paint brushes, rags, dish soap and a garden hose. After we swapped the cam, intake and put on the bling parts we cleaned it again then stood back looking at the gem. I was hooked. Products today are so much better and really do a fantastic job for cleaning and protecting and the videos showing it in action are important. Following yourself with cleanings can tell you just how good you and the products did. 10 years? I could not go 2 months without checking fluid levels and finger swiping for dust. Fun and informative video.
One of the many things I was taught as I learned car maintenance and detailing of vehicles when I was very young. Whenever a vehicle is detailed, never ignore your engine, under hood, rocker panels, tail pipe, etc. “details matter”. I really enjoy your “old school” ways, brought forward to modern techniques, chemicals and equipment.
I like using my pressure washer setup but I turn the unit off, I’m just using house pressure through the gun tip, it works great for my engine bay and door jams, great video guys 👍😁
Also always worth having a look around plugs, seals and joints prior to cleaning. Washing away any weeping fluids can make them go unnoticed for longer, definitely worth spending a few minutes having a look around since you're in the bay anyway. Personally I just lightly clean the top surfaces I can see since mine isn't a show car.
It's important to detail your engine bay. At our shop we recommend once a year. It makes it easier to work on your car, spot cracks and leaks and if your selling your vehicle it gives off the preserved look and feel
Exactly. I’ve never had an excuse to do it, but on my older vehicles I always planned to yank the engine and paint it white to make it easier to see if things were leaking, but never got to it.
I've done so many engines...basically doing what these guys do....thank God I've never had any issues...but...always nervous from start to finish...LOL
Always love taking safety measures but I have detailed over 100 engine bays with a pressure washer wetting absolutely everything but not soaking of course. Never had one issue. I always make sure to use forced air to dry the engine bay 😎
Good video, but how about addressing more important questions for newer detailers. Is it OK to wet the battery? What do you do about radiator hoses that don't clean up this easily? Shouldn't we be covering the alternator as well if it's exposed?
I'm curious about the battery as well. I think just like you said *if* the alternator is exposed. I can imagine with the Raptor being able to handle water up to such a high level the alternator must be protected somehow?
My technique for engine bays is very similar... if it just dusty, l will use an old paintbrush and vacuum to loosen the dust on the surfaces, then I will spray rinseless wash and gently rinse using the mist setting on my garden hose nozzle. For grunge, I do the same as the video. For thick grease and dirt, I will use steam first. I then blow dry the engine bay, The shop that I being my vehicles to for repair and maintenance always raves about how clean my engine bays are!
Using a water activated sealant on and around the radiator and other areas keeps a thin layer of water repellency giving the exposed metal areas a chance for this time of year when road salt is down. it reduces salt created corrosion and coolant leaks in prone areas, A great product to throughout winter since you winterised your car late autumn.
I prefer to use my Dupray vapor cleaner on engine bays. It, along with a proper chemical and brushes, easily breaks down the grime and does a spotless clean with very little water and no component damage.
would the red jeweling pad on the rotary with gold standard polish remove the quick beads if you were to get overspray before ceramic coating? yvan mentions not to get it on the paint before coating but he does polish this vehicle after the engine bay detail right?
Do a video on hybrid engines or classic old cars too are very hard to clean is wipe down better for this cars engines. I usually have engine running so it drys faster and also if engine wants shut off I know that’s enough water to rinse and stop before u won’t be able start that engine or cause damage
It's fine until it's not. Had the unfortunate experience of cleaning the engine bay of an Acura Integra. Fried an electronic module. Good that it was a simple tech back then so I quickly found the problem and resolved. Live and learn... never pressure washed again.
Been there done that 😂 I’m still Leary around fuse box and main computer box to expensive to replace alternator I can replace that my self. I usually blow off all the lose dust take a brush and go over heavy dirt area and blow it off just my way of doing it.
You forgot the most important step! Keep your windshield, your fenders, the front part of your roof, and your front bumper wet, as to avoid staining from the soap... BEFORE foaming.
I would never put water in an engine bay with all the electronics a new vehicle has. You could really mess things up and short out the computers. Your thoughts, any other way to clean an engine without using water?
The electronics on newer vehicles are better sealed with tight seals. If you want to worry, worry about older vehicles, but I've gently cleaned those too without any issues.
@@diydetailofficial Yes I was talking about the Offroading Part when the Engine is Running you can drive through water up to the Intake after that your engine will get Hydrolocked from the Water being sucked in the Intake you can completely Submarge an Engine as long as the Intake is Sealed and higher then the Water level
That’s definitely not a 1 gallon ziplock bag more like a 2 1/2 gallon. I always use a blower to dry my engine off and go back with my air hose and blow out the plug holes!
I have driven a 1994 Toyota pickup for over twenty years with not one engine bay detail. I don't show anyone my engine bay. It's kind of like going to the bathroom. Some things just don't need to be shown off.
Still Makes me Step back when Spraying Stuff Into an Engine bay. I love to have the Under hood areas CLEAN but I'am just reluctant to do what you guy's just did. 😬😬🫣......
@@diydetailofficial A few of the reasons it is a best practice is that if the engine is too hot, the cleaning agent will evaporate before it can complete it's job. This is basic chemistry. As for the engine --the crystaline structure of metals, especially steel, but also aluminum, the most abundant metals in the engine area, are far more susceptible to microscopic cracks, or worse, due to the change in malleability of the materials when cooled rapidly. This is why you don't soak a hot pan in cold water after cooking in it. It causes warpage, and cracks. This is basic materials science, and again, a best practice in the automotive industry for many decades, which is unchanged. Warm enough that you can put a hand on it is not much of an issue, except again for the evaporation of various materials in the cleaning agent. As for driving the vehicle through rain, or puddles, etc -- when that happens the engine is still running and combustion is generating significant heat energy, so the water evaporates quickly, which can provide some cooling, but the heat being generated inside the engine will almost alwasy offset that resulting in a very minor difference in temperature and change in malleability . Otherwise, as usual, your advice is excellent.
Ive spent 40 years as a master automotive technician that also does detailing for my customers. We work on everyday cars that are daily driven to specialized super car and classics that are half million dollar show cars. my process for cleaning an engine and its bay may vary depending on the specific car but. I warm the engine slightly that's not stone cold. this helps loosen the oils and greases. I spray cleaner starting from under the vehicle going from bottom to top so no spots are missed. Anything super sensitive such as exposed filters or even old distributor caps are bagged. but in general your not going to hurt anything getting it wet. we also use pressure washers to do the work after applying cleaner and some agitation. A pressure washer will not hurt anything as long as you use some common sense. after we blow them dry with shop air. in some cases after they are treated with a coating, sealer or detailer that keeps then nice and new looking but not all shinny and oily looking. more satin finish
@@ConwayLStevens excellent
100% bag open filters and caps and rotors other than that decrease and pressure wash away if needed! Being a master heavy duty tech we pop the hood engine running and pressure wash everything with a hotsy. That engine is sparkling before it leaves service.
Do you cover the alternator?
@@StrongBodyProject-Obeset-vq1ez no. There is no need. First would be they get wet when it rain, second as long as you don't point the water directly at it for extended periods and as long as you don't flood it with water it will be fine.
Cleaned my 1st engine bay in 75 on my older brother's 66 Malibu. We were getting it ready to do some engine repair and modifications. The bay was a real mess and we had paint brushes, rags, dish soap and a garden hose. After we swapped the cam, intake and put on the bling parts we cleaned it again then stood back looking at the gem. I was hooked. Products today are so much better and really do a fantastic job for cleaning and protecting and the videos showing it in action are important. Following yourself with cleanings can tell you just how good you and the products did. 10 years? I could not go 2 months without checking fluid levels and finger swiping for dust. Fun and informative video.
Thank you. Great memories for sure, back when you could change a cam without reprogramming something.
One of the many things I was taught as I learned car maintenance and detailing of vehicles when I was very young. Whenever a vehicle is detailed, never ignore your engine, under hood, rocker panels, tail pipe, etc. “details matter”. I really enjoy your “old school” ways, brought forward to modern techniques, chemicals and equipment.
Thanks for sharing
I like using my pressure washer setup but I turn the unit off, I’m just using house pressure through the gun tip, it works great for my engine bay and door jams, great video guys 👍😁
I use this same method with no issues.
Thank you.
Another fine video 😊
This was a fun video! My brother was so fascinated learning how to take care of his special truck. Thanks DIY Team!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Also always worth having a look around plugs, seals and joints prior to cleaning. Washing away any weeping fluids can make them go unnoticed for longer, definitely worth spending a few minutes having a look around since you're in the bay anyway. Personally I just lightly clean the top surfaces I can see since mine isn't a show car.
Thanks for sharing
It's important to detail your engine bay. At our shop we recommend once a year. It makes it easier to work on your car, spot cracks and leaks and if your selling your vehicle it gives off the preserved look and feel
Exactly. I’ve never had an excuse to do it, but on my older vehicles I always planned to yank the engine and paint it white to make it easier to see if things were leaking, but never got to it.
Excellent
That was a very interesting video! Wasn’t expecting the quick beads to be used, very cool!
Thank you.
I've done so many engines...basically doing what these guys do....thank God I've never had any issues...but...always nervous from start to finish...LOL
Thank you.
Love all clean. I scrub everything down rinse with rinseless wash in a pump sprayer. Live in apartment complex so have to improvise.
Excellent
Always love taking safety measures but I have detailed over 100 engine bays with a pressure washer wetting absolutely everything but not soaking of course. Never had one issue. I always make sure to use forced air to dry the engine bay 😎
Thank you.
Awesome video... AMAZING PRODUCTS!💯🤜🤛👍
Thank you.
Good info. I did notice the upper radiator hose remained very dirty. Rubber always needs a lot of attention to make black again.
Yes, the dirt bakes on.
Good video, but how about addressing more important questions for newer detailers.
Is it OK to wet the battery?
What do you do about radiator hoses that don't clean up this easily?
Shouldn't we be covering the alternator as well if it's exposed?
I'm curious about the battery as well. I think just like you said *if* the alternator is exposed. I can imagine with the Raptor being able to handle water up to such a high level the alternator must be protected somehow?
Those components get wet every time you drive in the rain.
My technique for engine bays is very similar... if it just dusty, l will use an old paintbrush and vacuum to loosen the dust on the surfaces, then I will spray rinseless wash and gently rinse using the mist setting on my garden hose nozzle. For grunge, I do the same as the video. For thick grease and dirt, I will use steam first. I then blow dry the engine bay, The shop that I being my vehicles to for repair and maintenance always raves about how clean my engine bays are!
Thank you.
Using a water activated sealant on and around the radiator and other areas keeps a thin layer of water repellency giving the exposed metal areas a chance for this time of year when road salt is down. it reduces salt created corrosion and coolant leaks in prone areas, A great product to throughout winter since you winterised your car late autumn.
Thank you.
A study should be done on why a clean engine is so satisfying.😊
Great point!
Wouldn't it be bad if you guys spray the all clean too on the alternator?
No issues
What about the alternator, won’t the water damage it?
No, when you drive in the rain it gets wet
Thank you for this. It has given me the confidence to clean the engine. Should you bag the alternator?
No need
Will the all clean dry out plastics like most engine cleaners?
No
Are you rinsing with DI water?
No
I prefer to use my Dupray vapor cleaner on engine bays. It, along with a proper chemical and brushes, easily breaks down the grime and does a spotless clean with very little water and no component damage.
Thank you.
I do the same using a Chief 155. It has hot chemical injection, which is awesome for this.
However, I use this method as well. I hit it with the steamer afterwards
What do you guys recommend for an engine bay detail on a Hybrid? Those high voltage cables are a worry.
Refer to the manufacturer
would the red jeweling pad on the rotary with gold standard polish remove the quick beads if you were to get overspray before ceramic coating? yvan mentions not to get it on the paint before coating but he does polish this vehicle after the engine bay detail right?
Correct
I have been detailing my engine bays for over 40 years without any issues.
What are you Detailing for an ENGINE BAY At this Point Today? 11/20/2024?
Thank you.
Hi Ivan! Thank you for this video. Would you cover the alternator on 2010+ newer cars or proceed with this method?
No need
Does this mess with your electrical components if you have an older vehicle. Like 10 years old? Is this like a vehicle that's been in a flood?
No, your engine also gets wet when you drive in the rain.
OMG the alternator!!!
When you drive in the rain your alternator gets wet
I'm a bit of a chicken, I basically use a very light mist of waterless wash and a rinseless dampened towel for agitation.
That works
Do a video on hybrid engines or classic old cars too are very hard to clean is wipe down better for this cars engines. I usually have engine running so it drys faster and also if engine wants shut off I know that’s enough water to rinse and stop before u won’t be able start that engine or cause damage
Great suggestion!
What is the name of that sprayer you’re applying the product with?
IK foam pro 12
Not needing to unplug the battery blew me away. That seems crazy. But if it works, it works.
It works
For me the most important thing to protect in the engine bay would have been the alternator
Thank you.
Q: You only covered up the filter and not the generator or battery? Is that not a concern? 😊
No concern
Pressure washers are safe to use, if used correctly & a bit of common sense!!
Yes
first thing first, you need to cover and protect the alternator!
Why? When driving in the rain it gets wet.
It's fine until it's not. Had the unfortunate experience of cleaning the engine bay of an Acura Integra. Fried an electronic module. Good that it was a simple tech back then so I quickly found the problem and resolved. Live and learn... never pressure washed again.
Today’s engines compartments are better sealed
Any black friday deals on rotary and random polishers?
It’s already on sale 25% off and it’s free shipping for every sale over 100$
@diydetailofficial awesome. Does the 25% off apply at checkout? I could be wrong but aren't the polisher normally 249 and 299? So 25% off of that?
Applies at checkout
@@diydetailofficial heck ya. Thank you
Years ago it was a can of Gunk...lol!
Yes
Been there done that 😂 I’m still Leary around fuse box and main computer box to expensive to replace alternator I can replace that my self. I usually blow off all the lose dust take a brush and go over heavy dirt area and blow it off just my way of doing it.
You forgot the most important step! Keep your windshield, your fenders, the front part of your roof, and your front bumper wet, as to avoid staining from the soap... BEFORE foaming.
Not a huge concern with our products
I would never put water in an engine bay with all the electronics a new vehicle has. You could really mess things up and short out the computers. Your thoughts, any other way to clean an engine without using water?
Not really, and remember every time you drive in the rain your engine gets wet.
The electronics on newer vehicles are better sealed with tight seals. If you want to worry, worry about older vehicles, but I've gently cleaned those too without any issues.
The time when I will start to worry about cleaning my engine will be my end.
Yes
Never doing this but too each their own
@@peterc8979 why?
Just concern for something messing up.
Your engine gets wet every time you drive in the rain
I see you found a to give someone else besides Humberto the opportunity to be the first to comment. 😁
I was just thinking that haha
Unfortunately the premier was off by 12 hours
Comment for engagement
Thank you out of respect for your time.
You can go up to the Intake after that the Vehicle starts sucking Water into the Engine
There are drain holes
@@diydetailofficial Yes I was talking about the Offroading Part when the Engine is Running you can drive through water up to the Intake after that your engine will get Hydrolocked from the Water being sucked in the Intake you can completely Submarge an Engine as long as the Intake is Sealed and higher then the Water level
shouldve covered the alternator.
No need
That’s definitely not a 1 gallon ziplock bag more like a 2 1/2 gallon. I always use a blower to dry my engine off and go back with my air hose and blow out the plug holes!
Thank you.
I have driven a 1994 Toyota pickup for over twenty years with not one engine bay detail. I don't show anyone my engine bay. It's kind of like going to the bathroom. Some things just don't need to be shown off.
lol
i run into more trouble with age of engine bay vs anyting else. New new cars........send it. Age as in anyting over 7-8 years.
Good call
I washed my raptor engine like this and the coils started arcing, I do not recommend doing this
Thank you.
Clean engine bay provide more smile per gallon!
True
I would have a stroke
Why
@diydetailofficial just afraid I would damage something.
Still Makes me Step back when Spraying Stuff Into an Engine bay. I love to have the Under hood areas CLEAN but I'am just reluctant to do what you guy's just did. 😬😬🫣......
It’s not like it used to be.
You should have started by saying the engine must be stone COLD before you start. As in, cooled overnight.
It’s not necessary.
But you drive in the rain at operating temp with no harm done to the engine. This was perfectly acceptable.
@@diydetailofficial A few of the reasons it is a best practice is that if the engine is too hot, the cleaning agent will evaporate before it can complete it's job. This is basic chemistry. As for the engine --the crystaline structure of metals, especially steel, but also aluminum, the most abundant metals in the engine area, are far more susceptible to microscopic cracks, or worse, due to the change in malleability of the materials when cooled rapidly. This is why you don't soak a hot pan in cold water after cooking in it. It causes warpage, and cracks. This is basic materials science, and again, a best practice in the automotive industry for many decades, which is unchanged. Warm enough that you can put a hand on it is not much of an issue, except again for the evaporation of various materials in the cleaning agent.
As for driving the vehicle through rain, or puddles, etc -- when that happens the engine is still running and combustion is generating significant heat energy, so the water evaporates quickly, which can provide some cooling, but the heat being generated inside the engine will almost alwasy offset that resulting in a very minor difference in temperature and change in malleability .
Otherwise, as usual, your advice is excellent.
I do that too- 2 weeks later it’s dirty again so who cares
You brush your teeth in the morning by the afternoon they are dirty again.
1st uk
Thank you.