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  1. modena2904

    modena2904 Formula Junior
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    #1 modena2904, Jun 27, 2009
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    My engine bay has always been relatively clean, but it didn't sparkle. Although I wanted to clean it further, I was always worried about getting the engine bay wet, so I was hesitant to do anything more than just wipe it down.

    Recently, however, on two separate occasions, I was caught in massive rainstorms. One was so bad that I had to drive through about 4" of standing water just to make it home. The 348 ran like a champ through both storms, with no ill effects. Having survived all that water, I figured a little engine washing couldn't hurt.

    I used the info from this thread http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239096 as a guide. Before starting, I covered all the electrical connections that I could reach with aluminum foil. I used my standard garden hose as the water source, and I used P21S Total Auto Wash as the cleaning agent. After I was done, I did a final rinse with distilled water to avoid water spots. When I was done rinsing, I used an electric leaf blower to dry it out, and especially to blow out any standing water caught in the nooks and crannies.

    One of the advantages of having a parking lift is that you can get to the underside. So I cleaned that, too, although if I'm honest, I could have spent more time under there.

    Overall, I'm really pleased with the results. It really didn't take long at all, but to my eye, it looks a lot better.

    - Eric
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  2. FandLcars

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    #2 FandLcars, Jun 27, 2009
    Looks beautiful Eric! Nice job! :)
     
  3. modena1_2003

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    #3 modena1_2003, Jun 27, 2009
    Ready for Pebble Beach! Lookin good!


    _J
     
  4. Jedi

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    #4 Jedi, Jun 27, 2009
    BEAUTIFUL JOB!!! Hey - I'm free this afternoon in case you might want to do another :D

    Jedi
     
  5. saw1998

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    #5 saw1998, Jun 27, 2009
    WOW!! Superb job! For example, your hard plastic air intake hoses actually look better than new. Can I convince you to come to mine?
     
  6. PAP 348

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    #6 PAP 348, Jun 27, 2009
    Awesome mate! Very tidy!! :):)
     
  7. vvassallo

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    #7 vvassallo, Jun 27, 2009
    Very nice. An inspiration to us all. I have been putting this off far too long. Leaf blower is a good tip. Distilled water final rinse interesting one too. Maybe use an ionizing filter sprayer.
     
  8. AceMaster

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    #8 AceMaster, Jun 27, 2009
    Excellent job! looks VERY nice
     
  9. 50hdmc

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    #9 50hdmc, Jun 27, 2009
    WOW....and I thought my engine compartment looked good! I have a small elec blower sold for motorcycles that works excellent as well. Thanks for setting the new "standard"....
     
  10. Easyrider7467

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    #10 Easyrider7467, Jun 27, 2009
    Nice job, It looks great.....
     
  11. luv2detail

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    #11 luv2detail, Jun 27, 2009
    Looks great!:)
     
  12. dc348

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    #12 dc348, Jun 28, 2009
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    #13 modena1_2003, Jun 28, 2009
  14. 285ferrari

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    #14 285ferrari, Jun 28, 2009
    Very nice---No shiny silicone spray that so many guys use, just very clean looking--I love it!!!
     
  15. James-NZ

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    #15 James-NZ, Jun 28, 2009
    Looks great!! Excellent work, I always enjoy this type of cleaning.

    Huh? take a closer look at the photo's Robbie, there is a well use amount of silicone spray in there. Tastefully done.
     
  16. First Ferrari

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    #16 First Ferrari, Jun 28, 2009
    I like your work...

    I use a Griot's product called undercarriage spray to "shine up" the hoses and other areas without using a gloss finish of a silicone product. That spray gives just enough to freshen up the compartment without over doing it. I spray on the undercarriage spray and blow the excess off to offer a nice satin look. Works really well and easy to apply.

    Here is the link to the product.

    http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/wheels+%26+tires/wheel+tire+cleaners/undercarriage+spray%2C+35+ounces.do
     
  17. modena2904

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    #17 modena2904, Jun 28, 2009
    Thanks for all the favorable comments. I took the car out this morning to our local informal car gathering, and got a lot of compliments.

    I had read about the Griot's Undercarriage Spray somewhere on Fchat, and I did use that after the cleaning. I agree -- it provides a nice clean satin look, no shine. Today, I also wiped down the hoses with 303 Aerospace Protectant to blacken them up a bit.

    - Eric
     
  18. dlynes

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    #18 dlynes, Jun 28, 2009
    engine looks amazing!! brand new! awesome job. I would have loved to see a before and after shot!

    how many miles on engine?
     

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