Top-Rated Engine Cleaning Services in Orange County
A safe and proper way to clean your engine bay
Clean The Engine Bay For a Like-New Condition
It’s no surprise that a lot of the engine bays in Orange County that we service are often overlooked and neglected. It’s easy to wash your car or clean the interior because we see it and in it all the time. But the engine? It’s underneath the hood and you only open it if there’s something you need to check or you’re doing an oil change. Other than that, it stays closed and out of sight.
Our engine bay detailing focuses on safely cleaning the top side of your engine. Not only does this leave your engine bay looking fresh and like-new, but it also helps you identify hose leaks if it arises. It’s hard to see where something is leaking from when the entire engine is covered in dirt and grime.
Please note, we only clean the accessible top portion of the engine. At this time, we’re not able to perform undercarriage cleaning or work beneath the car.
How We Safely Clean The Engine
Here’s a general overview of what our engine cleaning process looks like:
Inspection: We first inspect the engine bay to see if there’s any areas that need special attention while ensuring components like the battery, intake, and alternator are properly covered.
Debris Removal: We next begin by clearing out stuck on debris like branches, leaves, and acorns. You’ll be surprised how much debris gets stuck in there over time.
Spray and Clean: Next, we use our degreasers and brushes to lift and agitate the dirt and grim from the surfaces. We’ll first start with the underhood of the hood and then work our way to the engine bay.
Rinse Away Grime: With gentle water pressure, we carefully rinse off the grime and dirt. We avoid soaking the engine bay or using high pressure. We just need to use enough water to carry the grime off the engine bay. We don’t hold the pressure washer directly to the engine bay and hold it there for minutes at a time.
Wipe down and dry: Next, we’ll grab our blower and dry the engine bay and wipe it down with towels. This gets any standing water or missed areas.
Protect and Shine: On the last step, we finish it by applying a plastic and rubber dressing to the hoses and covers, restoring their look while helping to prevent cracking and fading.
Engine Bay Cleaning Cost
Most engine bays will be in the price range listed below. Depending on the size or condition, an engine bay cleaning might cost more simply due to the extra time it needs to be cleaned. Feel free to call us or fill out a form to discuss your specific needs and get more details.
$89
“Do You Use a Lot of Water?”
A concern we see often with engine cleanings is the use of water. And it’s true that if you’re not careful, introducing water to the engine bay could be problematic. So it’s very important to handle it with care.
That’s why we use minimal water during the cleaning process, focusing only on rinsing what’s necessary. On top of that, we take precautions by covering sensitive areas like the alternator, battery, and intakes to keep them dry. At the end of the detail, we carefully hand-clean those areas for a thorough finish.
In many modern vehicles, engine bays are often covered by large plastic panels, making the cleaning process even safer and more efficient. Your engine is in good hands with us!
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Clean N’ Dip Detailing focuses on offering a wide range of quality interior and exterior services to the Orange County area.
You can get your car to shine like never-before with our paint correction services. This is where we machine polish your paint to remove the swirls, scratches, water spots, and other imperfections. It’ll look better than the day you bought it. On top of that, you can get a ceramic coating installed for incredible shine and durable protection that lasts for years, not just months.
We offer other services like headlight restoration to restore your headlights back to like-new, an interior deep cleaning to reset your cabin and bring it back to life (we also have add-ons to choose from), an odor removal service that specifically remove a smoke, pet, or fire odor, and detail packages that have both interior and exterior services included.
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We’re primarily a mobile-based detailing company. We service Orange County and surrounding areas like Irvine, Yorba Linda, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Tustin Newport Beach, Laguna, Anaheim and more!
Engine Bay Cleaning FAQs
Can you clean up an oil leak or spill?
Yes, if it’s on the top side of the engine bay and it’s not a massive spill of caked up dry oil or grease. Our main focus with these engine bay details are to clean the dirt, grime, and average grease or oil that accumulates around the engine.
How long does this service take?
It can take 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Typically, the larger and dirtier the engine, the longer it’ll take to complete.
Do you come to me or do I drop off my vehicle?
Yes, we’re a mobile-based detailing company so we bring the services to you! All we need is an electrical outlet to hook up our pressure washer and we’ll get the job done.