Engine detail/paint touch up

[turbomangt]

Just in case you thought I only did exotics, here is a Ram truck I detailed today. Check out this engine. Yicks!!! can you say 4 wheelin?? this paint touch up was done without the factory paint, pretty slick match I thought.

[CREWZIN]

Darn Gary, hope you charged a bit extra for that mess. Great job!

[Jimbo]

Great job Gary.How long did that engine take you

[Gary04GT]

The PICS say it all--great work Gary! [|)] [^] [8D]

[turbomangt]

Engine/ 1 and a half hours
Swirl removel/ 3 hours
polishing and sealing/ 2 hours
Paint touch up/1/2 hour
total / 7 hours.
Thanks goodness it was only an exterior!!!!

[TurboT]

Gary,
More details on products and procedures for cleaning the engine[:I], please.

[turbomangt]

First thing I do is clean under the hood with an all purpose cleaner and shop rags. Then I use a cleaner wax(Only place I ever use a cleaner wax)Next I cover the wires as much as possilbe, computer box, and electrical components with plastic. Then I use elbow muscle lots of shop rags and all purpose cleaner. If need be I get some gunk for stubborn areas. I light rinse with a hose then my big secret for the shine is I use my Ultimate Dressing. That what brings it to life. Gary

[coolvanillagt]

Good job! I've done similar...gives you a great feeling of satisfaction. Checked out your site(I'm a newbie here). Always wanted to be a pro detailer, lots of competition out here(Phoenix). Will try your tip re;glass cleaning solution.
Got a question...my PT "dribbles" washer fluid onto the hood without being used(assume it is the heat expansion forcing a overfull bottle to burp). Any possibility of damage to my finish? and what would you use to clean off ?

[turbomangt]

Use my paint cleaner and sealant that will remove the windsheild fluid, than the sealant will protect from future harm. GARY

[bigdogdad]

Don't have time to do the search but in the past it has been brought up that a "check valve" is needed or to be replaced.