Engine detail????
09-21-2009, 02:23 PM
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My Ride: E60 545 sport package , cold weather, pdc , logic7 , navi , comfort seats
I wonder how do you guys keep your engine compartment clean and shiny , cause I been wondering what to do in this case , leave to professionals or it is easy to do yourself? What is the cost to have clean it up by professionals? Your feedback will be much appreciated, thanks in a advance.
09-30-2009, 10:07 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
I'd be interested in hearing how the forum members go about this, also.
10-01-2009, 02:41 PM
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My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
Orient Blue, Tan Interior
Tylex + a sunny day + more Tylex =Super Clean Engine Bay
This also equals a very stationary E60 however but very clean nonetheless!
I am kidding DONT DO THIS
This also equals a very stationary E60 however but very clean nonetheless!
I am kidding DONT DO THIS
10-01-2009, 11:41 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
If you have a pressure washer you can use that, provided you lower the pressure on it and stand back a few feet when spraying.
Go to the store, pick up some automotive citrus degreaser and dilute it with some water. Spray it on the engine bay and agitate with a brush. Rinse off.
Then dress with whatever dressing you have. Or you could pick up a can of CD-2 engine detailer. It puts a coat of silicone on the engine, when it heats up it melts all over the nooks and crannies and last quite a while.
Go to the store, pick up some automotive citrus degreaser and dilute it with some water. Spray it on the engine bay and agitate with a brush. Rinse off.
Then dress with whatever dressing you have. Or you could pick up a can of CD-2 engine detailer. It puts a coat of silicone on the engine, when it heats up it melts all over the nooks and crannies and last quite a while.
10-02-2009, 02:44 AM
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My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
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Kaiten,
Your suggestion is great but how do you plan to get rid of all that stubborn soap scum and grout mold/mildew? lol
Great detail on what to do btw, I was lucky that the dealership did a engine bay detail prior to my purchasing so all I have had to do is wipe down with a wet cloth to maintain. Have a great weekend everyone!
Your suggestion is great but how do you plan to get rid of all that stubborn soap scum and grout mold/mildew? lol
Great detail on what to do btw, I was lucky that the dealership did a engine bay detail prior to my purchasing so all I have had to do is wipe down with a wet cloth to maintain. Have a great weekend everyone!
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I've kept mine clean since new by simply wiping it down with a damp cloth after I wash the car. I use Dupont Teflon protectant on the plastic and rubber parts. You can use Armor-all or whatever.
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Originally Posted by mrwsp1980' post='1013150' date='Sep 22 2009, 01:23 AM
I wonder how do you guys keep your engine compartment clean and shiny , cause I been wondering what to do in this case , leave to professionals or it is easy to do yourself? What is the cost to have clean it up by professionals? Your feedback will be much appreciated, thanks in a advance.
Professional solution: Swissvax Engine & Swissvax Motor Shine.
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10-23-2009, 02:05 PM
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BMW makes...or used to make...an aerosol spray for the engine that would make everything REALLY shiny. it wasnt a cleaner, but more of a dressing. anyone know what that was? i cant for the life of me find it on the net anymore...im thinking it was called 'engine lak', but im most likely mistaken.