How to CLEAN and PROTECT your engine bay (C8 Corvette)

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  • @reeb9016
    @reeb9016 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Koch Chemie Motorplast is an amazing engine bay dressing. You spray on and just let air dry. When dry, it's dry. No stickiness. And the look afterward is magnifico!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @reeb9016
      @reeb9016 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@diydetailofficial 👍

    • @chrissemsch8781
      @chrissemsch8781 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best product for engines I’ve used. And it’s Benz approved

  • @johnfontaine1257
    @johnfontaine1257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m a proud owner of a 1958 corvette that has been in my family since 1960. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos and using your products so I can make my corvette the best that it can look in 65 years. Thank you!

  • @joeb3548
    @joeb3548 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    whewww my heart jumped watching water directly sprayed on the engine looks great guys

  • @zhangtab3381
    @zhangtab3381 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice car and good job cleaning! May I ask what's the brand and price for the floor mat?

  • @felixf5211
    @felixf5211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was interesting; hadn't seen the engine bay on a C8 before. Believe it or not, I've never washed the engine bay on my own (serious) car, if you like. After a wash, I wipe down the engine and accessories, as quite a bit of water gets in through the vents on the hood. By the time I go over all of it, maybe 5 minutes if I reach all the way down, the engine bay looks like it was detailed. 17 years now. Been doing it since day-1. I'm posting this in hopes that someone may find the idea useful.
    BTW, thank you for putting the gift certificates on sale. I'm excited to pick up some products and pads.

  • @NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM
    @NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Making me more confident in cleaning engine bay. Well done guys! Everyone watching this is a DIY home user, so GO DIY DETAIL!

  • @lakestevensautodetailing
    @lakestevensautodetailing ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another tip: watch out for water intrusion in via the engine air ducting. Some engines have open engine air ducts (or large exposed air cleaners for carbureted motors) to be aware of. Cover with a trash bag or dam the opening with an appropriately sized towel to keep water out where it doesn't belong. Might be a difficult conversation if you need to buy the client a new motor!

  • @wademiyataki9221
    @wademiyataki9221 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Favorite Corvette would be the 63 Split Window!

  • @robertstarner8083
    @robertstarner8083 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Video!! How would you treat a brand new C8 2024 Corvette engine?? Essentially direct from GM and the dealer?? Could I use Interior Clean and Protect and then Interior Ceramic??? Thank you

  • @g.tucker8682
    @g.tucker8682 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best looking Corvette? They all look great, except one - the C8. And I say that as a C8 Z51 owner! It's really just the rear, it looks like it goes on a different car, and seems to be kinda Lambo-inspired.
    Love the car, the driving, the sound. Not crazy about the boy-racer looks of the rear.

  • @billyackerman1340
    @billyackerman1340 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the C5,C6,C7. I have a C5 convertible 6 spd. Loads of fun

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh 3 pedals, the way fun cars should be.

  • @jlb3675
    @jlb3675 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, I was wondering about your products on the engine bay. I have used Green Star and then used Motorplast as a dressing before.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว

      nice, thanks for your time and support watching and commenting! Now you have another option when you run out of those:)

  • @joshdurh
    @joshdurh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C3 and C6 are timeless

  • @tonykemper8896
    @tonykemper8896 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have quick beads gold standard and a cutting pad in my cart but you guys are out of stock on the waffle 5.5'' pad so hopefully it comes in soon so I can get my hands on the quick beads

  • @inoagaiwhodetails
    @inoagaiwhodetails ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Background music and volume is perfect.

  • @denthevetteman78
    @denthevetteman78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ma corvette favorite est ma 1978 noire que j'ai depuis 34 ans. Je trouve que interior clean and protect travaille super bien. Pour l'intérieur du hood. Laisse un fini pas trop brillant en plus de repousser la poussière.

  • @Noooname2024
    @Noooname2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rinseless wash with stronger mix solve my problem.
    Pressure sprayer and some of MF towel needs.
    Yvan, you have changed my mind. Thank you everything.
    My, fav video is on hawk pro channel. Black Subaru rinseless washing. ❤️❤️❤️😇

  • @rooboy99
    @rooboy99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey guys, thanks for the video. This is off topic but need some advice please. I've copied your method of using a dampened towel with your rinseless wash for removing polish from panels, which has really helped , but my question is , if I'm doing a coating with your 5 year ceramic for example, I'm concerned about leaving residue from the rinseless wash on the panels even after using your panel prep spray. I'm wondering if i should be going over the vehicle twice with prep spray before coating. I'm thinking there would be bonding issues if not thoroughly removing the rinseless. Your thoughts please.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Our Rinseless leaves nothing on the surface.

  • @jemorebb
    @jemorebb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you guys post cleaning an old engine model. Carburetor exposed etc

  • @neilwalker5041
    @neilwalker5041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m not fessing up what I did as a teenager to leaky 70’s engines but it involved a warm engine, engine block cleaner, and brake cleaner. The more water pressure the better the caked on oil came off. After cleaning I would fire up the engine to make sure it worked. The C3’s were designed the best on the exterior and interior. The interiors on C4’s were cool too but the engines were slow. A retro mod could be cool. Is this the Corvette with the flat crank? I would love to hear that engine roar.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but I still prefer the sound of a push rod small block.

  • @jimmymcfarland4184
    @jimmymcfarland4184 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Have you ever done a video on detailing C7 Grand Sport engine? The quick beads product looks great

  • @mchevownr
    @mchevownr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent tutorial video sirs! What are you doing when spraying and coating near the drive belts? Do we avoid that area with soap and quick beads?

  • @joem7607
    @joem7607 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always! Rinse wash has so many uses.

  • @jackieashley6576
    @jackieashley6576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same flooring. Does a rinseless wash or other cleaners damage the flooring?

  • @davidmccauley4781
    @davidmccauley4781 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to keep your engine dry and have less, install Speedway Composites rain and debris diverters. Makes cleaning your car much easier and it stays cleaner.

  • @Luckimee
    @Luckimee 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You destoyeed a lot of fears for me with this one so thank you. I will have my Corvette but they are no joke to take care of.
    Do you have a video cleaning the convertible? just curious
    Do you recommend those bay and engine covers? Thanks!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We have a number of videos with C8’s yes some are the convertible . I have no experience with the covers

  • @MikeCanuck
    @MikeCanuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Grey Cup Sunday Yvan! Félicitations aux Alouettes de Montréal!
    Can you clean a dirty engine bay with Rinseless Wash, and if you use it with All Clean or another APC, do you have to rinse it after, or can you just wipe it dry?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว

      With rinseless, no need to rinse , with all clean you should rinse.

  • @MNpicker
    @MNpicker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A clean engine is a very happy engine 👍🏻

  • @inoagaiwhodetails
    @inoagaiwhodetails ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you wear a belt. I use a buckleless belt from autozone

  • @davidmccauley4781
    @davidmccauley4781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Speedway Composites diverters keep water, dust and debris off your engine. And their Chassis X Brace looks great over the engine while significantly increasing torsional rigidity.

  • @kylemanausa2315
    @kylemanausa2315 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    C6 gets my vote

  • @orthodox1717
    @orthodox1717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Off topic. I tried to wipe polish off with rinseless wash first, then come back with a plush dry towel and it was very grabby to wipe off. Didn’t like it.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you use a short nap towel? That’s what we prefer

    • @orthodox1717
      @orthodox1717 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@diydetailofficial initial wipe with dampened rinse-less was short nap, then came back with a semi plush for second wipe. Maybe it was the polish I was using(not gold standard).

  • @AdriánSantiago-v6x
    @AdriánSantiago-v6x ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hola chicas y chicos !
    Dios los bendiga!
    😊
    Helo girls & boys!
    God bless yours !

  • @bmwlane8834
    @bmwlane8834 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid!

  • @BenTheAVGNFan
    @BenTheAVGNFan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    C6 ZR1!

  • @davedwyer4960
    @davedwyer4960 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    2007 c6 velocity yellow 3lt z51 convertible only 4500 miles

  • @65sohc
    @65sohc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 65 bigblock, 69 smallblock, and a 23 C8. In the engine bay the large horizontal flat areas between the engine and the fenders are blotchy looking from water sitting there at the dealership before I bought it. Is there any way to remove those stains? They aren't waterspots per se but almost like discoloration.

    • @65sohc
      @65sohc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Engine of the C8 I'm talking about.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try a little DIY Detail Water Spot Remover, if not a dressing will help.

  • @Combs0318
    @Combs0318 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Where is the alternator on a C8?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good question

    • @Combs0318
      @Combs0318 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have a C8 engine detail on Friday so I was wondering where it was to cover it.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No need to cover it.

    • @Combs0318
      @Combs0318 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ appreciate it guys. Good video

  • @redsvette
    @redsvette 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2009 C6! Victory Red only 60K!

  • @Airpaycheck
    @Airpaycheck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C8 in pollen season is 😱

  • @keithernest6103
    @keithernest6103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To me it sounded like you said master blaster; what is that.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct, it’s a high powered heated blower.

    • @keithernest6103
      @keithernest6103 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@diydetailofficial can you use a leaf blower? One used for detailing.

  • @domagojpaun7172
    @domagojpaun7172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are great, keep it up, I learned a lot from You and from Pan The Organizer, unfortunately DIY Detail currently does not have products available in Croatia :( maybe one day, greetings HR

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, ask your favourite detailing store to carry DIY Detail.

  • @TBagr
    @TBagr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Shaked it up”
    wtf does that mean?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The DIY Detail Quick Beads needs to be shaken before using.

    • @TBagr
      @TBagr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@diydetailofficialI think you missed the point. Shaked isn’t a word. The correct word is shook. You shook it up.

  • @Maximum1A
    @Maximum1A ปีที่แล้ว

    That C8 owners can really up the engine bay by adding a custom painted engine cover and add the engine appearance panels!

  • @RobertMacCready
    @RobertMacCready หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So, you clean the engine compartment, but not to worry as you're washing the outside of the car. Now, you wash the outside and it's IMPOSSIBLE to keep the water going into the vents alongside the rear window. Now you've got your engine compartment all wet again. Like a dog chasing his tail.

  • @billyackerman1340
    @billyackerman1340 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hear so many different opinions on engine bays
    I hear don’t use a hose, use a pressure washer, vice versa, to don’t wash it at all
    Interesting

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do what works for you, in the end it’s your engine.

    • @billyackerman1340
      @billyackerman1340 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@diydetailofficial sometimes it’s not

  • @BorndetailersTv
    @BorndetailersTv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate corvette windows 😢

  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico568 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First!!!

  • @2020matrix8
    @2020matrix8 ปีที่แล้ว

    First of all why would you ever let your motor get this dirty!! I wouldn’t do this in a million years to my car. And if you absolutely have to soak your engine, get a leaf blower and blow all of the water off after your done.. If you don’t there will be water sitting in places that you’ll never get out.

  • @ChiGalKMcAcura
    @ChiGalKMcAcura ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Second!!