WRX Detailing Series: E2 - Engine Bay

[@jeremymoseley587]

Keep em’ comin! Great job Matt, this is what most of us started watching your KZbin channel for. This content.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...tons more to come. I need to get Wash and Drive Series going as well.

[@youngblood23rb]

Matt being Matt, you have no idea how much I am looking forward to this series, thanks for sharing!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Just wait for all the, "you ruined your engine" comments.

[@mattcaser6581]

Matt I've learned so much from your channel and am constantly inspired to clean my vehicles because of it. One thing I've decided is I needed a roll around two shelf cart to keep all my stuff at easy reach while working on the wash/detail jobs.

[@edwardramos9666]

I have not watched in a while but I could not miss this one!

[@Audittr2108]

Very true, if you keep on top of it the engine bay needs very little maintenance. After I wash the car, I blow out any water that gets under the hood and this blows off any dust and dirt at the same time before it gets a chance to build up. Car Pro Perl at 1:3 is a great dressing too.

[@dfox7777]

I would have to say that when it comes to anything car cleaning related, I trust Matt

[@PeRRXX]

I think me and a lot of your fans would love to see you do this on an engine that hasn’t been maintained very well. I personally bought my car used and the last owner didn’t really maintain the smaller things, like the engine, cleaned and maintained.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's on my list to do a beat up car. I will do one soon.

[@rockhills]

Optimum Power Clean. I love the stuff.

[@camver100]

Been waiting so long for a series like this

[@QantonisQ]

That engine bay looks awesome!

[@SwerveNSEclipse]

This is so relaxing

[@RaldasDetails]

I need that pressure washer for my new setup.

[@kkeshav74]

Make a video with your dad! Maybe a WRX review or something. His car is so dope!

[@DavidJWarEagle]

Obsessed Garage Matt, I’d like to see how you clean an engine that hasn’t been maintained. Do you think a series on the HOC would be feasible? You know, for educating us.

[@MaxwellsMobileDetailing]

DavidJWarEagle there’s a lot of videos available on really grimy and dirty engine bays just type in engine bay detailing

[@PeRRXX]

Jacobi Maxwell yes but Matt, in my opinion and probably a lot of guys opinion, is the best at what he does without being a professional.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's on my list of things to video.

[@joecat8566]

Boy, that car is pretty clean to begin with. But not a bad subject to work on. As far as power clean for the engine bay, if it had been really grimy I think 2:1 would have been fine. But, as good of shape as it was in, I probably would have nerfed it down to 5:1 or even 10:1 as power clean is really strong stuff. Personally, I've been using Meguiar's new D107 Citrus APC Plus even though I have a gallon of power clean sitting there. The D107 is incredible particularly at 5:1 or 10:1 on engines. Hyper dressing at 2.5:1 works great for me to land somewhere in the middle shine-wise. Enough to be slightly shinier than naked, but not quite 'used car lot' shiny. I also tend to blow down and mop up the pools of water as I've found leaving the engine wet can cause a streaky look. Glad to see you use the PW on the engine. It's really not a huge deal especially on modern engines and as long as you use common sense it's not going to cause a problem. Especially with a 40 degree tip at distance and keeping moving.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Great info...

[@1t4ch1uch14]

I have a scion frs, say after cleaning and spraying with water do you let the car sit or can ut he driven right away? Also it seems you said you didnt cover anhthing but i have speaker wire kit on my battery would that be a problem?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I let it sit overnight to dry. I generally don't cover anything.

[@1t4ch1uch14]

@@ObsessedGarage thank you for the reply

[@ToraxReborn]

If I'm too afraid to use any solvents... is it fine with just water and agitation? Also does the water have to be pressurised? Can't use a garden hose with a spray nozzle?

[@ObsessedGarage]

A pressure washer is much more efficient requiring less product use and also uses a whole lot less water.

[@ToraxReborn]

Obsessed Garage cool. Must try this soon

[@2of2DCH]

HyperDressing is probably top 3 items I've picked up from your channel. Did a friend's STI with 35K on the odo, and after a mild scrub like you did and HyperDressing the engine looked mint. My GTI engine bay with 25K, looks as good as any new one on the lot. Now convince Meguiar's to sell 16 & 32oz bottles because a gallon is WAY too much for the average consumer.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Agreed. I'm going to work on a 32oz very soon. Man...I've got a lot to do to build this.

[@2of2DCH]

And the To Do list continues to grow, enjoy the ride eh. ;)

[@TheSleevelessReefer]

I detailed professionally back in the late 90’s/ early 2000’s. Back in those day we used to say this is what set us apart from the diy guys. We weren’t afraid of throwing water to the engine bay or interior.

[@S2kTi]

I'm not worried about getting my engine wet, I'm worried about using the wrong cleaner that will stain or oxidize my aluminum. What do you recommend and how diluted should it be to be safe on my s2000?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Optimum Opti-Clean diluted 2:1 should be safe on a cold engine.

[@CampersofChaos]

How do you keep the bugs away at night with those lights?!

[@ObsessedGarage]

I think 6500K is not as visible to them.

[@pulledofftheroad]

I was wondering the same. You see some terrifying insects at night in Florida gas stations with all their lights

[@erickvelasquez1809]

Hey Matt I have an 06 wrx with a pretty dirty engine bay. I've done some research and I more or less got down what I need to cover... I'm just not clear on the battery. Can I spray degreaser and water directly onto the battery?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I spray it on there, but you could cover it if you are worried.

[@erickvelasquez1809]

@@ObsessedGarage naw it's coo if you do. I need to clean that as well worst case scenario I replace the battery. Thank you

[@RexinOridle]

Those that complaining about spraying pressurised water onto the engine, it's fine. It's a Subaru. It sees worse days on the rallys.

[@ToastToGo]

I notice the 32oz Adam's bottles catch my eye as you're using it... then you shut down my dreams by telling me not to get my hopes up hehe. -Scotty

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha...

[@bobbyw9046]

Matt, here is my experience with water under the hood....... If the car is relatively new, the rubber seals, sealants, tapes etc. are still "elastic" & still doing their jobs. On the other hand, even a well maintained engine bay on an older model has deteriorating rubber, plastic and tape that is unraveling - hence NOT a good idea to use pressurized water! I've even seen pressure washers destroy the hood insulation on older vehicles. Like you said, it's BEST to maintain - that way no heavy duty cleaning is really ever needed. Still a light sprinkle with fresh water might not be so bad - but in older cars I'd definitely avoid pressurized water. Just my opinion and YMMV.

[@kenny0271552505]

Could you do the same with diluted CARPRO Perl? Seeing as hyperdressing is no longer available? Just wanna touch up my m3 engine bay, the engine cover and the rubber seals are starting to look a bit tacky!!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a good question. I don't think it would be as simple to just spray on and walk away. I'll be looking into carrying D170 in my store.

[@Aepek]

Wonder my if the buckets, chair/stool, bucket roller(wheel add-on), & 32-64oz spray are offered on your online store, & if not, suggestions on some durable good quality products? Also, have you ever tried those electric spinning cleaning brushes? Have been asked & asked about them & I haven't ever used, wondering if you've tried(I personally think kinda a waste of money....have about 10 reasons why, but could be wrong). Lastly, at home, landlord removed water softener & filtration system, & isn't replacing. So, question now have is......any suggestions on how to avoid the hard water along with the spots & impurities that I now have, when washing car etc.... Since don't own house not gonna install new system; but any other "budget" options that could help, cuz I'm coming up empty on ideas (that don't cost over 2k for a mobile system & can't afford right now. Do have compressors, pneumatic tools, pressure washer, etc....just lost water softener & filtration system, long unbelievable story)? Thank you🙂 Cheers, A

[@ObsessedGarage]

Buckets are in the store. I'm still working on finding the right bottles and sprayers. That spinning brush is junk. Hard water can be fixed using CR Spotless in my store.

[@Allmotorsmoke]

I've always been afraid to go at my engine bay with a washe. Anything to look out for with an older car?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Older cars, like pre-2000, you might want cover some stuff, but most are fine.

[@TheSleevelessReefer]

Distributor cap if it’s old enough to have one.

[@youngblood23rb]

3:09 OG Matt shooting from the hip

[@sensoryoverload8915]

youngblood23rb that’s great!

[@Kirill0]

damn earliest i came

[@youngblood23rb]

Kirill Yea I bet lol

[@civilizeddelinquent563]

*That’s what he said*

[@Aepek]

That was too short😞! Was so hoping to at least see you start to foam out the car. Oh well, suppose that TIME WILL COME😌 Lookin' forward to next one......will say this, you've nailed the "cliff hanger" ending, that all tv series do at end of a season (one sucky thing about that, if series gets canceled.....). Here's till next time😎 Cheers, A

[@jaxbrewery]

Hey Matt how do you like your rolling stool? I can’t seem to decide on a stool.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yeah, I do like it.

[@mohamedhussein5190]

What does the perrin kit on the car include?

[@RaldasDetails]

I Love Subaru’s nice nice 👍🏼

[@georgebeato5702]

How about the alternator? You never had an issue with the not covering the alternator?

[@ObsessedGarage]

No issues with it.

[@slik560]

For every vid that utilizes a power washer under the bonnet, there is another that avoids them like the plague. :) I may have missed it, but he did not seem to cover any of the electrical componants against water intrusion - but it is a newer car. Interesting just how many opinions are out there.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Think about the videos you've seen of Landrovers or Trucks driving in water up over the hood.

[@rcobsesssed]

Do WRX's come with an engine bay that looks all fancy like that? (all the red parts) or was that added?

[@darrens7040]

think that may be after market kit, STi models used have lots of pink under the hood.

[@jeremyhart5086]

No they do not, they come quite generic as most manufacturers, this WRX just so happens to be outfitted with a respectable amount of "Perrin" parts. This is quite a popular aftermarket company in the Subaru community, and for good reason.

[@Subiekev]

this shit is so therapeutic lmao

[@milaskilathelab]

It's not often we see a 6 minute video lol. How long does it take for you to upload the 30 minute - 1 hour videos?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... It usually takes about 45 minutes.

[@marlerusticgeek0075]

Gonna tackle my engine bay tomorrow 🙂

[@Patrick94GSR]

Hey Matt it sounds like you lowered the volume on the outro and I’m most appreciative. The engine/exhaust droning sound used to be so loud through my surround sound subwoofer that it was almost painful.

[@blackspirtz1]

What were the dyno numbers for this car?

[@bobbyw9046]

And YES water does get under the hood into the Bay while driving - but NOT at 1200 psi.

[@pulledofftheroad]

I was hoping the Subaru was going to be not as well maintained. Love seeing neglected cars getting transformed

[@logvn.ricvrd]

Too short, need more!!! 🤪🤪

[@Ogmatty97]

Definitely need todo mine , kinda scared though haha

[@MiLLz830]

Very simple

[@nicklovejoy6505]

Matt, have you tried the Detail Factory brushes from TRC? I love them for external paint around emblems, windows, etc.. I just picked up polish angel brushes for interiors too. I'm stoked to get my pressure washer package, it should be here soon :)!

[@ObsessedGarage]

I have them. I had a prototype sent me a set about 12 months ago. I'll likely add them to the store at some point.

[@alanwomack1254]

Are you going to put together an interior product package?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Definitely. I have a few dozen product ahead of it, but I'm working on it.

[@alanwomack1254]

Obsessed Garage awesome! Thanks man! Really enjoy the videos.

[@genysmenrunner1677]

Does the hyper dressing attracts dirt?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It doesn't.

[@genysmenrunner1677]

Obsessed Garage thanks

[@ardoarevalo1318]

I need to clean mine now🤔

[@italianwjt]

132,000 subscribers and only 462 views...no love for the wrx! On a serious note, do you think it's a health concern when you're spraying all those chemicals in the air inhaling them?

[@georgebeato5702]

Now over 7k views. You keep posting these stats? We here at OG love watching Matt's videos. Like me, we eventually get to "view" them. We do have lives you know.

[@italianwjt]

George Beato As I said..."on a serious note". I was kidding man lol

[@cobra454tim]

How funny Matt you’re dad’s engine compartment is the same set up like my Legacy!

[@salmanomar97]

Same EJ25 motor as your legacy. Just turbochargered

[@cobra454tim]

Salman Omar mines a flat 6

[@jyehardy3322]

ez30, nothing better! Ive got one too

[@mrwick7961]

now ur dad has a nice car :)

[@samgreaves1127]

Why don't you try some products from Auto Finesse, they are a really good company and make really good quality cleaning products.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Funny, I just found my Mint Wheel Wax and Desire in my laundry room cabinet when we were cleaning it out. I've tried a ton of their stuff over the years. No one is importing them in the US currently.

[@MaxwellsMobileDetailing]

Obsessed Garage I thought Car Throttle was importing some products to the US at least that’s what it looks like from their online store

[@moneygeewtee]

How many psi is that sprayer?

[@ObsessedGarage]

2800PSI, but I'm adjusting via the nozzle down to about 1200.

[@moneygeewtee]

Gotcha. Very powerful! Thanks.

[@mrmagic34]

I thought i was going crazy I knew adams had 32oz bottles and then they disappeared

[@ralphralphin]

6:19 Seconds for real? Matt, did you loose some of this video or something, or is this the shortest video to date you have shot?> It really isn't like you to put out a video under 15 Min. I dig your dads ride, Hes a baller for his age group to be driving such a cool ride.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... I like to chop these up into smaller pieces for future reference.

[@Siwulam]

lol I want the 32oz adams bottles...

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Me too.

[@macallanvintage]

SinKaLan Kwaylo😂😂

[@andrewchandler5775]

How does your Dad go from a GTO to a Subaru?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... That's an odd transition.

[@ittotaq]

Wow that hum from the pressure washer is fucking loud!!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

My mic is really sensitive. It's not that loud in person.

[@maxinmontreal5431]

can I spray my engine like a madman like that in a 10 year old lexus? that logic still applies right?

[@ObsessedGarage]

You'd likely be fine.

[@Miguevel]

Flip your Lid 😂

[@juscallmeric]

Matt when do you sleep??

[@ObsessedGarage]

Apparently not often enough. It's 4:44 AM, and I'm wide awake.

[@jimjones5419]

you're doing more bad than good

[@jimjones5419]

you must have ocd

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's called Obsessed Garage.