engine detailing on 14 gt500

[efroeh]

hey guys i am looking for advice on how to clean my engine bay on my 2014 mustang gt500. i know that i need to cover my filter any other tips? I have what seems to be a film of dust on everything. The car was purchased off of the showroom floor so they had it all lubed up under the hood. Ill try and get a better picture when i get home.

 

Edited July 22, 2014 by efroeh

[Team Adam's]

Nice car Evan!!

 

The exposed filter is really the only thing you need to worry about covering in any modern engine bay.  Since the dealership likely applied some kind of silicone-laden slime that's attracting the dust, you'll likely need a generous helping of All Purpose Cleaner

 

to get rid of it all.  Once you go through the washing/drying process, you can use SVRT and IOS to dress and protect everything.

 

Check out the engine bay cleaning video here:

 

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detailing_Video_Vol_8_Chapter_03_Cleaning_the_Engine_Bay.aspx

[efroeh]

Thanks Nick ive watched the video several times (real busy at work ha). should i use a 50/50 mix of all purpose cleaner or straight up? also just a spray and let sit and a quick scub with a brush should get all the junk the dealer applied off of it. Thanks for the compliment. a pic of the out side for you.

 

[Team Adam's]

I'd go with full strength for the initial cleaning to remove all of that dressing.  Once you get the first "deep clean" done, 50/50 will work well for future cleanings.

 

Give it a minute or so to dwell, agitate, and rinse.

[Sizzle Chest]

In&Out spray, or, as I call it, magic in a can, will get you all squared away after you clean it up and dry it off.  Keep us posted!

[efroeh]

I'm assuming in and out spray is good if I get it on the headers and supercharger for heat wise?

[BrianT]

The first step and most important is to bring it to me to test the horsepower before and after the cleaning! Nice car, very nice!

[Natch02]

I agree with initial full strength and 50/50 after that. In & Out spray will do wonders after that. Good Luck

[efroeh]

Thanks guys ordering in and out spray tomorrow I have everything else to do the job. Minus time but gotta make time for my baby ha. Brian thanks for the complements the car stock put down 611hp and 610 torque at the tires. Haven't had it on the dyno since some mods but should be close to 700. Gotta have it clean so as I'm passing everybody they can see there reflection.

Edited July 23, 2014 by efroeh

[Norton]

Nice car Evan!!

 

The exposed filter is really the only thing you need to worry about covering in any modern engine bay.  Since the dealership likely applied some kind of silicone-laden slime that's attracting the dust, you'll likely need a generous helping of All Purpose Cleaner

 

to get rid of it all.  Once you go through the washing/drying process, you can use SVRT and IOS to dress and protect everything.

 

Check out the engine bay cleaning video here:

 

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detailing_Video_Vol_8_Chapter_03_Cleaning_the_Engine_Bay.aspx

 

FWIW, Evan, Nick's advice is EXACTLY how I clean/detail my engine bay... 

 

[efroeh]

THanks Steve another order to adams made, look forward to get mine looking just a fraction of how clean yours is.

[mc2hill]

Since the car is new, you maybe able to get by with Rinseless Wash.  Mix up a bucket of Rinseless Wash  using the wash ratio, and soak a few towels in it (work MF towels or terry towels), then wipe down the engine, hoses, shock towers, etc.  Wring out one of the cleaner towels and wipe again, then apply I&O to make it shine!

 

I have a client with an '83 Vette that still has all the factory marking on the engine, but I can clean it with Rinseless Wash and not affect them.

[gregory]

guys those are some nice looking gt500's..

 

do they come with the super charger on them?

[efroeh]

Yes come factory with 662 supercharged 5.8l v8

[Norton]

guys those are some nice looking gt500's..

Thank you!

 

THanks Steve another order to adams made, look forward to get mine looking just a fraction of how clean yours is.

Thanks!  That's very kind, especially since yours looks well cared for too.

 

Yes come factory with 662 supercharged 5.8l v8

+1, but the 662 HP / 631 FT-LB rating appears somewhat conservative...  During the baseline (i.e., stock) dyno pull I did with mine, it put down 642 HP / 621 FT-LBS at the rear wheels:

 

Edited July 24, 2014 by Norton

[Thorsager]

My father bought a used Ram 1500 that someone used a silicone-based dressing that was attracting a lot of dust. I was a little scared to use water on a engine but after watching the Adams video and trying it, I have no problem now. I would not spray water on a HOT engine or spray directly onto electrical parts.

 

I really like these GT500's esp. the Grabber Blue!

[Sizzle Chest]

I'm assuming in and out spray is good if I get it on the headers and supercharger for heat wise?

 

Yes, when I had mine that is what I used on the engine bits.  I didn't spray my headers/exhaust down, but it will be OK if some overspray gets on them.

 

Keep us posted!

[69supersport396]

In&Out spray, or, as I call it, magic in a can, will get you all squared away after you clean it up and dry it off.  Keep us posted!

Magic in a can.   I like that!  

[redneck08sierra]

 

 

Thank you!

 

Thanks!  That's very kind, especially since yours looks well cared for too.

 

+1, but the 662 HP / 631 FT-LB rating appears somewhat conservative...  During the baseline (i.e., stock) dyno pull I did with mine, it put down 642 HP / 621 FT-LBS at the rear wheels:

 

 

642hp at the wheels...stock??? holy crap, that's 700hp + at the crank.  Severely underated

[Chris@Adams]

Real nice car.....I love that blue!

[efroeh]

Thanks for all the compliments was gonna do the enigne today but decide id do the interior and glass. I have one question is it the same to clean my glass sealant applicator as the glass towels?

[efroeh]

well guys finished up my engine detail looks great was backed into the garage and sun behind me but picture doesnt look to bad. Edited July 27, 2014 by efroeh