Wolfgang Total Engine Cleaner Review

[Jeremy1976]

I had the opportunity to test this out thanks to Nick and AG.

The test vehicle was super filthy. Engine compartment was one of the worst I have seen and never was detailed.

I covered up the alternator with a plastic bag and pressure washed the engine lightly. There was still oil, dirt, and grime of all sorts caked in every imaginable crevice. I then shook the bottle of WG Total Engine Cleaner well, and sprayed a light coat on the entire engine compartment. This product can be used on any part of the engine bay with no worries of staining. I then let it dwell for 2 minutes, agitated lightly with a medium bristle brush, then pressure washed off product. I was amazed at how clean it was after. With minimal work and a light coating of the product you could eat off the motor when I was done. It left the black plastic pieces really restored looking. I then topped with Chemical Guys Silk Shine. The Silk Shine added some look, but most was achieved alone from the Total Engine Cleaner.

I'd also like to add the smell was not overly harsh like some other engine cleaners I have used in the past.

The Wolfgang Total Engine Cleaner is a home run in my opinion! I would not hesitate to recommend it for any of your engine bay detailing needs!

Overall, great product!

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[bill walsh]

wow

 

[AZpolisher15]

Impressive results! Nice work. I'll get my review up tomorrow-- this stuff is awesome. I had great results, as well.

 

[rlmccarty2000]

Wow. I've still got to test my bottle out. Great results.

 

[Sicoupe]

Nice job! Looks sweet

 

[cyclops]

Very impressive, thanks for the review!

 

[emmjay]

Very Nice thank you! Looks like a promising product indeed!

Did you not have to cover the battery box/terminal?

P.S. Never done it, so have no idea - which part is the alternator? I really want to get into engines but all cars in the house are turbocharged or supercharged (Except mine) and so were my previous 2 Gti's so I never even bothered.

Any tips for Turbocharged or Supercharged cars?

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Nice overhaul on the engine bay Jeremy!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[PA DETAILER]

Awesome!

 

[Jeremy1976]

Very Nice thank you! Looks like a promising product indeed!

Did you not have to cover the battery box/terminal?

P.S. Never done it, so have no idea - which part is the alternator? I really want to get into engines but all cars in the house are turbocharged or supercharged (Except mine) and so were my previous 2 Gti's so I never even bothered.

Any tips for Turbocharged or Supercharged cars?

Just use discretion around the fuse boxes. Alternator I always cover but you really do not need to. Anything from 1994 up most everything under the hood is sealed up. Never use high pressure. I hold the pressure washer a good 3 to 4 feet away.

As far as turbo or supercharged engines, treat them the same way. My wife's Passat is a 2.0 turbo and have done numerous other engines like that with absolutely no issues.

I know a lot of people who are apprehensive to do engine detailing. Don't over think it and just use common sense and you will be fine. In over 20 years of detailing engine bays I have never had one not start or throw codes.

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[Jeremy1976]

Did a 2.0 turbo today with the same process.

Before

After

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[emmjay]

That looks bloody gorgeous! I miss my Gti now lol.They make it easier by covering the battery

I think I now know which part is the alternator. Is it the silver looking orb in the centre with the belt running around the end of it (in the first pics).

I can't see it in the GLi pics though.