DEEP CLEAN Your Engine Bay! | Complete Engine Bay Detailing Tutorial
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2023
- This engine bay was filthy so in this video I'll show you how to safely deep clean and detail your engine bay!
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Don't be too hard on yourself Mitch, you may not have gotten the exact level of cleanliness you wanted on the engine but it still looks 100% better than when you first opened it. The owner should be amazed at how you got this filthy mess when it arrived to the beautiful masterpiece it is when he picked it up. Excellent work as always!!!!!
I agree. It looked 100% better the first time but I understand why u want to be through
I agree don't be so hard on yourself it truly looks so much better than it did before and I'm the same way if it isn't clean the way I want it then I just have to except it
Definitely need more videos like these where you show and explain how you do things step by step.
Amazing work brother. 🤘🏼
Your attention to detail on an area of the car most people never say is inspiring.
'Never say' SuperVinlin
I'm not crazy about disconnecting the battery. I would use a battery memory saver. I would also wrap the alternator with a plastic bag to prevent water getting into it.
+1 on the alternator wrap
I've always wondered what about the electricals?
Finally...a detailer who disconnects the battery, safety first Mitch...all too often I see tow in's from detailers to my auto shop because of weird electrical issues after an engine bay cleaning.
If i disconnect the battery for cleaning the engine or removing seats, Will this cause any problems with computers in modern cars?
@@Modded_JBL it shouldn't, however it may take a few attempts to start the engine after a prolonged period of having the battery disconnected. No harm at all.
Love seeing engine detailing videos. Please do more of those.
I think it was you cleaning engine bays early on in your CZcams or IG days that I originally started to follow you. Awesome to see another video of you doing these. Thank you!
I think this job was BEAUTIFUL.
The difference is night and day.
😊
That's what I like about you. You have good work ethic and you always take your time on the task you do
Nice work Mitch! A lot of good tips for the DIYer's out there.
Great video! Just watched one of your detailing videos and love the fact you don’t over-narrate and you speak in common conversational language… Most guys on detailing channels talk waaaay too much and they use language to try and sound smarter than they are😂…..cheers!
I find with older cars there's just too much scale build up in the engine bay which may look like dirt but actually isn't. For that reason I use something like a waterspot remover or acid cleaner like FCL from koch chemie and an iron remover for the metals, super effective in getting that last 20%.
That looks 100 times better. Awesome job dude
This was reallly good man especially for the short amount of time u took! First time viewer
Amazing job Mitch you surely couldn’t have done any more what great workmanship 👏🇮🇪😎
I think you did a fantastic job on that engine bay. 14 years of crud and grease did not come off easy. The amount of cleaner used was a lot, but it did the job. Using the right tools and the right chemicals sure makes a difference. The fact that you repeated your process a couple of times is a testament to your dedication to your skill and talent. That was fun to watch. The leaf blower is such a smart way to get all that water away quickly. Thanks for making this for us Mitch. I just changed out by brake light which is why I was late to this party. Have a great weekend Mitch!!!!
Thanks Joel!
I would not lose sleep over this engine detail looks awesome!
Yea and I'm sure the client wouldn't tell the difference if he went a little further. It just shows his pride in his work.
Absolutely love engine bay cleaning! One question: wouldn't be better/safer to take the battery entirely out to clean it's bay and the battery itself better?
Also, I wouldn't mind to have an engine a little bit dirtier, after all it's not a brand new car... for mechanical purposes, clean the engine bay would help find oil leaks, so focus on the block, heads and gaskets is already super helpful!
Fantastic job as always feel better.
Great job Mitch , when I detailed cars or trucks , I would detail the engine and the underside of the hood .I would use degreaser and water plus a blower or crank up the engine and the engine heat dry the engine .I didn’t brush the engine bay some . As a finishing touch I use Trim shine to give the engine a fresh new look !
Great tips on engine compartment cleaning.believe it or not u use scrubbing bubbles for bathroom cleaner and it works great!!
I don't know why but I love a clean engine bay, even though it doesn't serve much purpose and is hidden away, just nice to know its super clean under there aswell
i LOVE engine bay cleanings!! Can't WAIT to watch this!
Edit: I was not disappointed. Great job Mitch 😊
Phenomenal job 🤩
Now that was a pretty gnarly mess to clean, but for normal cases I use ArmorAll Tire Foam. Just spray it on and let it work, and there might be a spot or two I will wipe with a rag. I do it once a year and it works great.
EPIC!! I wish all customers opted for an engine bay detail. Just call me greedy for a good degreasing! It's almost as awesome to watch as the floor mats. 🙌
And shhhhhhh, it is perfect, just not perfectionist super perfect lol
For your foam cannon, do u have soap mixed with the degreaser or is it just degreaser that you sprayed on it?
What brand of degreaser did you use... I don't see it listed unless it was the all purpose cleaner... Thx's...
Hey Mitch, any pointers on how to clean an old carburetor engine bay safely? And can you do an episode on that please?
I have an old 1987 Chevy Caprice with a filthy engine bay and the carburetor is my main concern.
I been detailing cars for a Chevy dealership for over 20 years!When i detail an engine bay,cool engine i soak everything down with a degreaser,pretty much mean green if you want to get into the ingredients lol,soak it down and let it stand a few min,then powerwash it good, steadily rinsing the fenders when needed,after the hot water powerwash,i use compressed air to blow off any water pools,start the motor and close the hood,let it run till its built plenty of heat,then while its running powerwash again,alot of block grease will come off easier when its hot,then again with compressed air and your all good,no conditioner or anything on the plastics,all it does is collect dirt and cooks the plastics!!
What degreaser do you use?
So power washing the bay is okay while the engine is running?
@@agnesnolan3879 Most of the time I just use Mean Green!!
Amazing work ❤❤
Hey Mitch, even though you couldn't do big-time magic on the engine, you did an extraordinary job on it and made it look 👀 100 times better than it did before. My congrats to you! 💪💣🙃🤗💖
That is one nice looking engine!🤩
Disconnecting the battery: if you start by disconnecting the positive terminal, and your wrench contacts bodywork or the engine while you're doing it, you'll get current flow, sparks etc. If you've already disconnected the earth terminal, this won't happen. Also won't happen when you disconnect the earth terminal, for obvious reasons.
Did you clean or wipe down the underside of the hood? That would make it complete. I love your videos Mitch!
One of my favorites
I want to try this on my car
Thanks for sharing.
looking great, but did the engine start normally afterwards? mine didn't.
Could you hit the stubborn bits with some brake clean as well?
I need more of these videos. Just curious, why didn't you use the steamer on the parts that were still dirty.
Wow going old school on the leaf blower. I haven’t seen a gas powered one of those in awhile
I have purchased several of your brushes for my detailing on my car. Not very grimy jobs for me and your brushes look like new. But watching this, I'm curious how you clean these brushes when they were so greasy?
Do you use the degreaser at full strength or diluted?
glad i spent the time watching a video on "deep cleaning" and "complete engine bay detailing" to find that you half-assed because it "wasnt the expectation".. based off the video name it very much was the expectation.
This engine bay looks a lot better than it did before so you did a great job 👍👍😊
What parts do I need to cover or not get wet when I performed the engine wash?
I always wanted to know if you did this when detailing vehicles. Is this service extra for you?
Thanks 👍
Sir, is that a GAS powered leaf blower you are using to clear the water from the engine about 3/4 of the way through the video?
Please tell me you had your garage doors up while using that thing. . .
That paint nearest to you looks amazing on that car under the hood dang
I’m sure you do, but I’ve never seen you clean the underside of the hood. Do you do this before or after you clean the engine?
I do use washing up liquid and water as my degreaser by mainly cleaning my motorcycle, not sure if it’s a great idea or not
Good job
I have some small brass bristle brushes that work pretty good on tough greasy areas in the engine bay. A little more aggressive than traditional bristles but still won’t scratch most non painted surfaces. Got them at Harbor Freight. They look similar to toothbrushes and are pretty cheap.
Yeah I wouldn't use them on plastics, metal only
Jesus loves you
If you disconnect the battery, won’t all the settings be reset to factory? Ie. radios, seats, comfort settings, etc?
You should do more of these videos
How long does it take to degreaser before it starts to dry? Do you use different brushes when you’re cleaning the agent as opposed to when you’re doing the cleaning in the car?
Depends on the ambient temperature, in summer it can be pretty quick (5-10mins). In winter it could be hours.. your better off applying it less at a time, rinsing off then reapplying 2nd/3rd time rather than trying to hit it all in one go.
Try some MAD Detailing ACP...👍
If u put it hose nozzle on mist, you can keep it wet while ur working. If it's taking too long.
This is actually a great little tip thanks.
It’s not a show car. I’d be perfectly happy with the job you did.
I was always hesitant to wet a motor, whether via a “chassis bath” at a car wash, or cleaning it like this when very hot, with the fear of causing metal warping or cracks (exhaust manifold) due to putting cold water on a piping hot motor or arcing my ECU and shorting it out.
Well, clean it when it's cold and wait for it to dry? You can always use an air compressor or blow dryer to accelerate the drying
What brand of degreaser and hand pump sprayer are you using? I couldn't find them in the list of products used in the description.
I believe he used to use Meguiars Super Degreaser and the IK Foam Sprayer. I'm sure he'll chime in if he sees your question!
If you don’t have a leaf blower, can you just let it air dry?
I've seen videos of people using tire foam, your thoughts?
normally when i take my car to the mechanics for engine work, they complement me on having such a clean engine. some even felt certain the engine was recently replaced.
Nice wark
Why do you exclude these parts from the main video? Amazing work btw
I wish I could put this process into play when I work with engine Bays, but they said just use the pressure washer on it..(and degreaser if it's real bad).. it still hurts me inside to do, but I always use the 40° tip and hold it very far away to try to prevent anything catastrophic happening..
"Nothings exploded yet!"
..Help me..
Was the plastic engine cover missing?
It's to bad we don't get to see a owner reaction to seeing it all cleaned up. That would be awesome.
It's weird to me to see water spraying into an engine bay as for some reason I think it would harm the engine. That being said, I don't know anything about detailing cars. Do you have a list of preferred tools and cleaning agents? I just got a new to new car and I'd like to keep it cleaner than I have my previous vehicles.
Would you be willing to show how to clean an engine compartment of a hybrid (gas + electric)? Or maybe point me towards some trustworthy resources? Thanks.
Nice job! but consider using a battery powered leaf blower to dry. My Hitachi gas powered blower would blow unburned gas & oil onto the surface.
Cover the alternator?
Was that a vacuum cleaner that you were using? And what does it do at that point?
It was a leaf blower he uses to dry it.
Way to much work dude 😎......if you're doing this for a living, get your self a small power washer. Don't know what you're charging for this detail, but time is money 🤑....
I'm not sure the ICE leaf blower was a wise choice. It spit more oily smoke than everything else. maybe an electric one?
Regardless, it looks really good! Honestly I need to start cleaning mine lol
You never mentioned about addressing the battery and thermals cleaning them. Also spraying the thermals with corrosion of battery acid that can developed!!!!
🔥🔥🔥
The reason you disconnect the negative is if you screw up and hit the cars body with your spanner when removing the bolt nothing happens. If you do the positive first before removing the negative and you hit the cars body with the spanner you get an instant heater in your hand, and possible a wash in acid from the battery as it explodes.
Much better then it looked before. Just wondering why not use an air compressor to get the water off after washing?
I always use an extra silent air compressor as my leaf blower is not powerful enough and it doesn't work well with small crevices
@@shadowfalls86 I've been using my compressor and lower the psi. But leaf blower is better than nothing
Just a general question.....What are the benefits of cleaning an engine bay if it's always enclosed? My 2016 Corolla does not have any oil or fluid leaks, and is not too dirty. I also worry about water getting into the alternator and electronics. Thanks.
Take a look at chrisfix's waterless cleaning method, might be useful
Routinely cleaning the engine bay can help reduce engine temperature slightly but mostly because when you take it to the shop you can potentially save money if the mechanic doesn’t have to get filthy.
Use a small wire brush on the dirty looking metals it’ll get them lookin new
Long time watching first time commenting. Two little things (detail I guess,lol) 1. Since you removed the battery cables, why not yank out the thing. Reason this is the first place corrosion goes. Rinse it out and while still wet apply some baking soda to neutralize the acid. 2 when you disconnect the battery do you plug in an an odb reader or device that will record all the radio stations seat positions and other setables that won’t be saved . This is not a detail this is a needed step. We spend every week watching tor CZcams’s keep up the good work.
Do you not what to get a stemmer in there?
15-30min? That would take me a few hours maybe half a day 😂
Hi,At what step do we need enginebay to clean,i mean before the whole car wash or after..
I wash the engine bay first, spray 303 or CG VRP and close the hood. Wash the whole car as I always do, just before I'm done I check everything is ok under the hood and if needed I touch up here and there 😉
I dont understand the battery disconnecting thing.
Imagine youre holding a small battery, like the ones you use on a remote. you dunk it in water. Do you actually think it will electrify?
Thats the same exact thing
My luck. I would do this, reattach the battery and the car won't start. Or get halfway down the road and it stops 😅.
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That was real aggressive with drill brush I dont think this guy was expecting to eat dinner out oh his engine bay but if you feel safe doing it good for you
You're braver than I am.
Id rather choose this than a dirty bay as long as the payment is fair. Anyways you did a wonderful job. Still you can't make it brand new when it's used.
Dry ice does the best job.
What kind of degreaser do you use?
Same question... what degreaser product do you use? Didn't see it in your product list.
Before and after pic would have been good.
Oh, I do not know about the power brush of the wheel allows being used to clean up the engine bay. Wow! 🤔👍💯Very interesting! Thank you for sharing! 😏❤️
Good job
I can see you didn't cover the brain box and the alternator is it save to wash all car engines like so
Sounds like you got a cold or its all the smoke smell