I always perform work on the motors when they are either cold or slightly warm after being ran for no more than I'd say 5 or 10 minutes. Various degreasers/ products will haze, dry or even stain when applied on heated surfaces.

Megs APC in various dilutions can do wonders- I generally wet down the motor slightly- apply degreaser, let sit for 3 to 5 minutes....shorter if engine is warm, agitate with a brush and rinse. I've NEVER had one problem with electronics or getting water into the intake etc.- take your time, keep the water pressure low and pay attention. After wards I will take my leaf blower and blow dry the motor for a solid 5 minutes- follow up with some air from a compressor on and around the connection from around 6 inches away- allow to dry for 15 to 30 minutes- I've done close to 75 cars this way and never had a problem. Most electronic connections inside the motor area are sealed and contain a water resistant/ rubber gasket of some sort.

If you are worried or want to take caution....go right ahead! Grab some heavy duty saran wrap and foil- saran wrap all connections/ areas of caution, then wrap the same area in the heavy duty foil!
Hope this helps,
Dan K.
Premier Shine Auto Detailing

Yes! 303 was applied in this case to all trim- exterior and under the hood- as well as the door/ trunk seals. I do not like 303 on interior panels- some people do however. I find that Einzeit (1Z) cokpit premium looks far better! Its according to taste!

My business is centrally located in Bergen County NJ (northern NJ) however I take care of a collection in Greenwich CT, service clients while at school in VA (northern for the most part), NY and I also have a handful of clients in central NJ. I see around 60 clients during the summer and around 25 during the fall and winter months! I also bounce back and forth between VA and the north over the summer- my business is building in VA!
Thank you for looking!

Depending on how far you are from me, we might have to do some business! That DGM BRZ looks beautiful!

Looks awesome but I think it was more like last month was it not? Saw on detailing bliss forums I believe..

Sounds like a plan! PM sent!
- Dan

Yes- I copied and pasted the code- it was originally posted on DB

Again, looks great! It was what prompted me to start scanning the forums to make a detailing plan for my new FRS..

Thanks

If you come up to VA in June lmk please. Will want a new car prep to the Scion Fr-S

PM sent

Does Einzeit leave a more natural finish for the interior plastics? I can't stand the Armor All wet look on anything other than the tires... I just want something that cleans and protects, and doesn't leave a greasy finish.

Nice work OP :w00t: