Professional engine bay cleaning — degreasing, rinse, and dress. $50 add-on with any service. The detail everyone forgets until they're selling the vehicle.
The engine bay is the first place a serious buyer, mechanic, or inspector looks. A grimy bay coated in years of oil residue, dust, and road film signals one thing: this vehicle wasn't cared for. It doesn't matter how clean the exterior is — a dirty engine bay undercuts everything.
In Lubbock, that buildup happens faster than most places. West Texas caliche dust gets into engine bays constantly. Oil seeps from small leaks over time and collects road film. Within a year or two, most engine bays in Lubbock look like they haven't been touched since the factory.
Beyond appearance, a clean engine bay runs a little cooler (less insulating grime on heat-critical components) and makes it far easier to spot new leaks or issues early. It's a $50 service that adds genuine value — and takes less than an hour.
Sensitive electronics, the ECU module, and exposed electrical connectors are covered or avoided before any water contacts the bay. We don't blast water at anything that shouldn't get wet.
A heavy-duty degreaser is applied to all surfaces — engine block, firewall, valve covers, hoses, and frame rails. Dwell time is adjusted based on how heavy the buildup is. Stubborn areas get agitated with a brush.
Controlled low-pressure rinse removes the degreaser and lifted grime. We air-blow all surfaces before towel drying to prevent water sitting on components. The engine is started briefly to ensure everything is running clean.
Hoses, plastic trim, and rubber components are dressed with a protectant that restores a clean, dark finish and prevents UV degradation. The result looks close to factory-new — not greasy or artificially shiny, just clean and protected.
Engine bay detail is a $50 add-on to any full detail, ceramic coating, or paint correction appointment. If your vehicle is already in the shop, it adds less than an hour. Most clients just add it — at $50, it's the easiest upgrade on the menu.
Flat $50 regardless of vehicle size. The process is the same on a Corolla as it is on a Suburban — degreaser, rinse, dress. Add it to any appointment and it gets done while your car is already here.
Pairs well with: Full Detail · Ceramic Coating · Paint Correction