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Ashmyster79 06-01-2014 11:18 AM

2 minute engine clean
 
Cleaned the engine today. 2 minutes with the pressure washer and some 'special' grease remover my fried said. Worked well though. Before and after pics what a difference :)http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1401650180.jpg
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san rensho 06-01-2014 12:20 PM

So whats the magic potion?

particlewave 06-01-2014 01:17 PM

Err...not really a "DIY project guide". :p

kjc2050 06-01-2014 01:46 PM

Hmm... am I the only forum member who'd be reluctant to use a pressure washer on his car's engine??

particlewave 06-01-2014 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc2050 (Post 403336)
Hmm... am I the only forum member who'd be reluctant to use a pressure washer on his car's engine??

No, you're not. I don't think "reluctant" quite says it, though :D

san rensho 06-01-2014 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc2050 (Post 403336)
Hmm... am I the only forum member who'd be reluctant to use a pressure washer on his car's engine??

Me neither. I would never use one.

Ashmyster79 06-01-2014 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by san rensho (Post 403325)
So whats the magic potion?

I will ask the guy who did it. And report back. I was going to use my hands and take a few hours doing it. This was 2 mins if that. And the dirt was pretty major.

Ashmyster79 06-01-2014 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 403335)
Err...not really a "DIY project guide". :p

I agree wrong place. Oops my bad:mad:

Ashmyster79 06-01-2014 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by san rensho (Post 403339)
Me neither. I would never use one.

I was not convinced and was reluctant. I didn't want to watch. However once you get your protectors up to stop your seats and carpet wet in the front and u start doing it there is no turning back. But your right in was not wishing to go down this route but it turned out ok. Clean and 2 mins. Left the engine cover off to dry the moisture out with the engine running.

I'm pleased with the basic results and no damage done.

particlewave 06-02-2014 07:34 AM

Looks terrific, either way ;)
I'm just jealous...mine looks like I clean it with dirt :rolleyes:

Ashmyster79 06-02-2014 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 403512)
Looks terrific, either way ;)
I'm just jealous...mine looks like I clean it with dirt :rolleyes:

I just think its a nice to do and really only takes a few minutes. Just don't be scared to get it wet in there. Came up ok with no scrubbing so a bit more attention to detail and it would sparkle.

If only it had one of those clear lids with a light to show it off. The engine is wasted covered up I think.

Shehadehd 06-02-2014 10:11 AM

2 minute engine clean
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashmyster79 (Post 403548)
I just think its a nice to do and really only takes a few minutes. Just don't be scared to get it wet in there. Came up ok with no scrubbing so a bit more attention to detail and it would sparkle.



If only it had one of those clear lids with a light to show it off. The engine is wasted covered up I think.


Muahaha

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Ashmyster79 06-03-2014 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Shehadehd (Post 403555)

That's the boy. But I guess shipping to the UK is gonna be expensimondo. Did you have a final price on the units as when I was reading you were roughly quoting a price.

How many did/have you made so far and plans to make some more. I think I have to have one.

RawleyD 06-03-2014 12:24 AM

That clean and clear engine cover never gets old. :cheers:

Shehadehd 06-04-2014 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashmyster79 (Post 403681)
That's the boy. But I guess shipping to the UK is gonna be expensimondo. Did you have a final price on the units as when I was reading you were roughly quoting a price.

How many did/have you made so far and plans to make some more. I think I have to have one.

I've made 20 so far. I'm just waiting on fasteners to make them interchangeable with the current engine cover. The price will be around the same price as a quoted earlier ~300-350 depending on options

I'm not sure how much shipping to the UK will be at that size, but if there's high demand, I will see how bulk shipping works out. I'm glad you like it btw :)

Ashmyster79 06-05-2014 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shehadehd (Post 404022)
I've made 20 so far. I'm just waiting on fasteners to make them interchangeable with the current engine cover. The price will be around the same price as a quoted earlier ~300-350 depending on options

I'm not sure how much shipping to the UK will be at that size, but if there's high demand, I will see how bulk shipping works out. I'm glad you like it btw :)

Love it. With the blue light it just sets the car off IMO. I'm sure there will be demand from the UK

Keep me posted. Pointless cleaning the engine just to cover it back up again. :mad:


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