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Old 02-08-03, 07:30 PM
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Engine detailing trick

I detailed the enging this morning on my '86.

While the engine was very cold I put tons of Gunk on it. Got Gunk everywhere. Then took the garden hose and washed it all down.

Now the trick... I put ArmorAll Tire Fome all over the engine. Started it up, when for a drive for about 20 minutes.

Opened the engine compartment and the results are FANTASTIC.

I also have an NSX and read about this on The Ultimate NSX Reference site. They also have before and after photos.

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Old 02-08-03, 07:36 PM
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isn't that stuff flammable dude. You could have blown your self up man be more careful.
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thats what i do, it doesnt really clean anything, just shines it all up, it looks good
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No way. The engine is cold when you put the ArmorAll on, and then you start it and run until the stuff evaporates. I don't think that put you in danger of an explosion.
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Armorall is NASTY!!! use Aeropspace 303 instead
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At least put wide tape or plastic over the electronics before you flush out the bay. Don't want to be frying that TPS!

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in the future start the car after its washed, then when its all dry and cooled off, spray any silicone based product under the hood, tire dressing, WD-40, silicone spray, anything like that will do. Let it sit for about a hour or so, then take a rag and wipe up the excess and to get to any spots you couldnt spray. The silicone spray will help the electronics, the hoses and keep the metal from corroding.
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