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Engine Detailing (from home page in case you missed it)
Everyone knows how oily and filthy an engine compartment can get. On dated cars with carburetors and distributors, many people just covered those components with a plastic bag and pressure wash the engine.

With computer chips and more electronic equipment under the hood, one small mistake can result in a costly repair. Here is a tip for basic engine cleaning.

Start with the underside of the hood. Take a nylon brush and go over the inside hood liner, it catches all the soot and dirt from the engine. If you have an air compressor, blow air on the liner first.

Next, use an all purpose cleaner like Simple Green. Spray some on the inside of the metal part of the hood. Use a bucket of water and an old rag to wipe off and clean. Then use a cleaner wax to finish off the hood.

Working on the engine by hand may take a little longer but it will save you headaches in the long run. Simple green, shop rags, and a bucket of water will get most of the parts clean. Use common sense. Clean hoses, metal and plastic parts. STAY AWAY FROM WIRES AND ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.

Engine Gunk is fine for heavy grease build up, but instead of spraying it off, use a damp rag by hand. You are better off changing buckets of water more often and using more rags. (shop rags are cheap and are great for messy work, NEVER USE A SHOP RAG ON YOUR FINISH, NOT EVEN A CLEAN ONE!)

Once you have cleaned the engine you can use the cleaner wax on the metal frame portion like you did on the inside hood.

The final step is you should spray a water based dressing on all plastic/rubber components under the hood. (NEVER USE A SOLVENT BASED DRESSING, AS IT CAN IGNITE FROM THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE)

Use the water base dressing liberally and allow to air dry, don't wipe it off. It will dry to a high gloss and protect your engine and enhance the look of your beautiful PT Cruiser engine.

I added a high quality professional water based dressing to my line of products. "Ultimate Dressing" 24oz spray bottle for 10 bucks. Look for it on my web site soon. It is perfect for engines, tires, rubber trim and molding. It also has UV protection so you can apply it to your dash.