First time washing my C8 with NO water in engine bay HTC version

[larryd]

Washed with Dawn dish soap to remove all wax , dirt etc. Then did a clay bar with Meguiers Gold class wash as lube.
This was to prepare for for a polish before waxing.
I made a rough pattern to place over the engine grill , made a cover with the C8 delivery wrap and attached with old trusty 3M blue painters tape.
Used a power washer carefully and cover did not detach! NO water got in and I can retape and reuse.
When using a power washer , pay attention not to spray near front rad grills and vents in side scoops so next time cover up with cloth.
When I started the engine, after awhile steam came up from the rads as water had got in .




Of course, your water leakage my vary.

 

[Murray20c8]

I sprayed with a power washer and didn't cover the engine holes and have a few spots, but who cares!

 

[larryd]

with a HTC , you should cover since you can`t view the engine .
BTW, I`m thinking about a 3d graphic of the coupe engine cover (maybe with moving rockers) or a large windup toy key to put on top of the heat sheild.
Might fool a few.

 

[tony]

In the past use of dish washing soap was discouraged. It affected the paint finish.
Are the newer paints and clearcoats resistant to these detergents ??
Being cautious,

Tony

 

[Cruzin]

This sounds like a lot of preparation to clean the engine bay, shows you think outside the box. I also read that using dish soap is not a good idea as it affects the paint, in your case I hope not.

 

[JCWP]

Washed with Dawn dish soap to remove all wax , dirt etc. Then did a clay bar with Meguiers Gold class wash as lube.
This was to prepare for for a polish before waxing.
I made a rough pattern to place over the engine grill , made a cover with the C8 delivery wrap and attached with old trusty 3M blue painters tape.
Used a power washer carefully and cover did not detach! NO water got in and I can retape and reuse.
When using a power washer , pay attention not to spray near front rad grills and vents in side scoops so next time cover up with cloth.
When I started the engine, after awhile steam came up from the rads as water had got in .

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Of course, your water leakage my vary.

Just wash the car: the car was designed and engineered to be driven in all kinds of weather including washing it. Their are meds for OCD. If I buy one , I certainly will not be obsessing about some water.

 

[COP8]

Washed with Dawn dish soap to remove all wax , dirt etc. Then did a clay bar with Meguiers Gold class wash as lube.
This was to prepare for for a polish before waxing.
I made a rough pattern to place over the engine grill , made a cover with the C8 delivery wrap and attached with old trusty 3M blue painters tape.
Used a power washer carefully and cover did not detach! NO water got in and I can retape and reuse.
When using a power washer , pay attention not to spray near front rad grills and vents in side scoops so next time cover up with cloth.
When I started the engine, after awhile steam came up from the rads as water had got in .

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Of course, your water leakage my vary.

It is nice to see someone do your own detailing as l also do my own work and save $1500. l will make my vent covers out of neoprene as it is self sealing and needs no tape

 

[COP8]

This sounds like a lot of preparation to clean the engine bay, shows you think outside the box. I also read that using dish soap is not a good idea as it affects the paint, in your case I hope not.

Use Dove you are soaking in it

 

[larryd]

I use dawn soap only ONCE to remove any wax, solvents etc applied at factory and dealer and rinse very well. This is the one any only time. I clay barred and polish. This prepares the finish for the wrap I`m getting and later any ppf film you like.
Afterwards use the best neutral car wash with no wax. THEN apply your wax, or ceramic or Graphine ,

 

[COP8]

l have used quality dish soap on my rides since the 70s and never have l had any issues. l also only used good quality waxes perhaps 3 times a year with no issues. All this hype about ceramic coating and clay rubdowns is just another cash grab for the dealers and scam artists that want to take your money. l am sure it is a good product but a good old wash and wax is the way to go. And you can use that $$$ for other bling items that do not need rubbing ever year .