DIY engine bay detailing

[cheewin88]

Hi guys, i'm not in automotive line and did some survey over internet about it... at first i feel like try keep my engine bay looks clean and not so messy but failed and i'm not rich and really can't afford to send my car over garage to do it. Most of it i'll DIY by myself without over my budget.... Here's some picture...picture tells a thousand words

Here's my old nissan sunny 130y

Before i done anythings on it
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/305056_10150242707206116_7494465_n.jpg

After DIY re-located my battery but still look messy and.......:hmmmm:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/404519_10150490097996116_101192574_n.jpg

So I decided to go all wire out and do a full wire tuck and change my engine bay colour.

Tools：
Cheap china Car Jack
spanner and socket set
Hammer
Screw Driver Set

*Be patient*
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/66438_10151123202021116_1349597832_n.jpg

Moved most of the engine parts
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/12604_10151124441216116_1410814796_n.jpg

Need:
Degreaser （Bought it with ah nen car wash) = RM10
Sand Paper(600/800) = RM 5
3 x (Primer) Can Spray = RM24
4 x (Colour) Can Spray = RM40
3 x (Clear) Can Spray = RM30
2 x Masking Tape = rm 5
*Time*

it take some time to clean it up and sand it nicely.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538439_10151133570361116_2120564866_n.jpg

Here's my First Layer of Primer(a lot of part did not spray)
Make sure cover up those part that don't need to spray and tape it up.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248774_10151133633096116_245470030_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/486177_10151133691546116_1971101613_n.jpg

After few layers of primer and dry it up... is time to paint it red and clean coat
every layer took 15min to 20min to dry it

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/19326_10151141367046116_1126709874_n.jpg
once every single corner is dry...remove all papers and tape.
here's de result

My paint job sucks, it took me a lot of time to do it

Will update later~

 

[D7zul]

nice.. keep up d good work

 

[wsukun]

did u removed the engine from the bottom? what types of china jack can raise ur car so high?

 

[cheewin88]

did u removed the engine from the bottom? what types of china jack can raise ur car so high?

Yea,removed from bottom...small engine and gearbox.
i borrowed car stand from my friend to hold my car so that remove every parts that attach on the engine. For Gearbox is heavy to me, so i lift it down with rope(Front bar help alot)
Left de engine cylinder head and engine block. i put a piece wood between car jack and hold it before remove all engine mounting. Lucky one of my friend came over to give me a hand

If not high enough i'll put wood on it.

 

[fazidk]

How long did it take u to finish d project?btw very good work...kudos to u (n ur fren)...

 

[cheewin88]

How long did it take u to finish d project?btw very good work...kudos to u (n ur fren)...

not sure how long gonna take it, because still looking for my engine internal parts, can't get it around KL... i disassembly my engine already, need to overhaul it.this engine already 20years old and never been overhaul before, better do it one shot.

It took me 2 days to remove everything from engine bay, 2 days clean up and sand it and 1 days to spray it on.

 

[fazidk]

Thanx for d insight bro...how bout d wire tucking? How long it wld take u to do it...on average??

 

[cheewin88]

Have to wait for my engine done first, once my engine in only able to plan my wire tuck

 

[luke skywalker]

Wow sunny turbo... So special... The owner also so leng chai...

 

[cheewin88]

Wow sunny turbo... So special... The owner also so leng chai...

so free, come over my house and help me la

 

[PocketRocket]

I used to have a 130Y but damn...turbo? hehehe...Good stuff on DIY-ing wire tuck! Very rare i see ppl diy major stuff on their cars here. i've a friend in UK he rebuilds own B-series and VW engines and wrap whole car one man show. You'll surely learn a lot from this experience that money can't buy. *must follow this thread*

 

[fazidk]

Wonder how long it takes to just wire tuck bro...

 

[cheewin88]

I used to have a 130Y but damn...turbo? hehehe...Good stuff on DIY-ing wire tuck! Very rare i see ppl diy major stuff on their cars here. i've a friend in UK he rebuilds own B-series and VW engines and wrap whole car one man show. You'll surely learn a lot from this experience that money can't buy. *must follow this thread*

Yea man..... :cheers:
Really learn a lot from this....
Even my friend at UK also did the same. They always rebuild and fix their car in *DIY* style and guide others in their forum. Always kena racun from them. That's de reason i wanted to fix it by myself.

Wonder how long it takes to just wire tuck bro...

Erm... Gonna be a long way to go~

 

[luke skywalker]

Take care shop today that's why free to online...
If home sure come over help you already.

 

[fazidk]

Where u live bro?myb can come help:)

 

[ExceL]

w00t!

Dude, awesome job so far.!

 

[vr2turbo]

If not high enough i'll put wood on it.

I have one of this but cannot hold the weight of my VR4 if lift from engine. Most can lift one wheel at a time. From engine the wheel tent to bend out.....

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My paint job sucks, it took me a lot of time to do it

Will update later~

I am a DIY auto detailer but your job here is not detailing but one hack of a job.....

 

[nakar]

nice job dude.......

 

[DanzEterna]

keep up the good work, cant wait for more updates.

 

[Big Mac]

hey mate..no updates..its good that u able to do by ur own..