detailing the engine

[paul]

I just recently bought a 95 red RT/10. I am going to detail my engine but I was scared that I might screw something up. If there is anything I should keep from getting wet please let me know and inform me of any cleaners that would help me out. Thanks Paul.

 

[Jason-Middle Tennessee]

Advance Auto Parts carries some cleaner called "Gunk" it's in a orange and white can and works great. Thats what I use and you don't have to worry about getting anything wet. Aslong as you don't just hold the water stream over something for a long pretty of time. I just got done doing Jeff Ellison's RT and it worked great.

 

[Jon-Mike]

For final cleaning/detailing - someone had given me the hint to use baby wipes. I have found this to work extremely well on everything from hoses and wires to the valve covers.

 

[Jason-Middle Tennessee]

Jon B is right about the Armor All because if you don't use it a lot it will start to dry rot hoses etc. etc.

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

Acutally, I had heard that brake fluid worked good to clean engine parts...I tried it. It look VERY good for about 10 mins then it dulled out. I did have good luck with armor all on the valve covers and finderwells it seemed to hold the shine better. Now I guess I will have to try the baby wipes. I do agree with the Zanio for tires, I got a bottle from MGW for installing the gas cap and it makes the tires look great.

regards

 

[venemous]

Try the baby wipes on the leather !!!!! YOU WILL REALLY LOVE HAVING A VIPER THEN !!! Its great i have been using them in and around the house for years . A great cleaning secret !!
John

 

[paul]

Do y'all use armor-all on your tires. If it causes dry rot on rubber hoses I don't think that it would be good for tires. If you don't use armor-all what do you use.

 

[XS TORQ]

Zaino makes a tire treatment that I really like, and K&N filter cleaner works excellent on a dirty engine. Check it out.