tony58 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I've never detailed a car in my life.Never had a reason to until now.Bought a show winning 1996 Corvette Grand Sport.So now I've got to at least learn the basics.My main concern is detailing the engine with out ruining the blasted Opti Spark.Does adams make a waterless engine cleaner.I'm sure some of you experenced detailers can point me in the right direction... Thanks,Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTFocusST Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Tony! How dirty is your engine compartment? Grease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony58 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Tony! How dirty is your engine compartment? Grease? The "96"Grand Sport is spotless(Just Bought).I need to maintain it.My "92"needs a lot of attention,grease,dirt..I know water is the enemy of the Opti Spark.I'II try to learn how to post pictures. Thanks, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Tony. As an owner of both a 96 Collector Edition Coupe and a 04 Coupe, keeping or maintaining the engine compartment area is pretty easy once it is cleaned to your expectations. The C4 with OptiSpark does take time, without using high pressure water anywhere near the OptiSpark, but you can use some water to rinse the engine area, as long as you do not concentrate the flow in the area of the OptiSpark. Adam's has a video on engine cleaning which should give you the basics to get started, then how much time and attention you put into cleaning and polishing the aluminum components is strictly up to you. Usually small brushes, lots of towels and good old fashioned "elbow grease" taking your time will make it look better than new! Once done, you can keep it looking great using either In and Out spray, or a dilution of Super VRT lightly sprayed on, and buffed to a nice sheen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
378 Pete Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony58 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Tony. As an owner of both a 96 Collector Edition Coupe and a 04 Coupe, keeping or maintaining the engine compartment area is pretty easy once it is cleaned to your expectations. The C4 with OptiSpark does take time, without using high pressure water anywhere near the OptiSpark, but you can use some water to rinse the engine area, as long as you do not concentrate the flow in the area of the OptiSpark. Adam's has a video on engine cleaning which should give you the basics to get started, then how much time and attention you put into cleaning and polishing the aluminum components is strictly up to you. Usually small brushes, lots of towels and good old fashioned "elbow grease" taking your time will make it look better than new! Once done, you can keep it looking great using either In and Out spray, or a dilution of Super VRT lightly sprayed on, and buffed to a nice sheen. Thanks Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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