Add-on service

Engine bay detail: degreased, cleaned and dressed satin

The bay degreased, agitated, rinsed under control and dressed so it looks as sharp as the paint, without soaking a single connector.

$65 · about 45 minutes · add it to any detail

What the bay actually looks like under there

Engine bays collect a specific kind of filth: road dust baked onto hot metal, oil mist off the valve cover, leaf litter in the cowl, and a film of everything else the car has driven through. None of it washes off with a hose.

We degrease it, agitate the stubborn areas by hand with brushes, rinse under controlled low pressure with the sensitive parts covered, blow it dry, and dress the plastics and hoses satin so nothing looks wet or greasy.

The side effect people appreciate most: once the bay is clean, a new leak shows up the day it starts instead of six months later.

What the $65 covers

  • Electronics, intake and battery covered first
  • Degreaser worked in and agitated by hand
  • Controlled low-pressure rinse
  • Blown dry, not left to air dry
  • Plastics, hoses and covers dressed satin
  • Underside of the hood wiped down

How we keep water out of the wrong places

The order matters more than the products. Covering comes first, every time.

  1. CoverAlternator, intake, fuse boxes, battery terminals and exposed connectors get sealed off.
  2. DegreaseDegreaser goes on cool metal, never hot, and gets dwell time instead of being blasted off.
  3. AgitateBrushes by hand through the gaps, seams and the cowl where dirt actually lives.
  4. Rinse and dryLow pressure rinse, then compressed air through every gap so nothing sits wet.
  5. DressSatin dressing on plastics and hoses, wiped back so it does not grab dust.
Classic muscle car engine bay detailed in Henderson NV

Engine bay pricing

Flat $65 on a standard bay. Heavy build-up gets quoted before we start, never after.

ServicePrice
Engine bay detail$65
Added to any detail package$65
Heavy build-up or first-ever cleanQuoted on site

Other add-ons

Any of these can ride along with a detail, or be booked on their own.

Engine bay questions

Is it safe to clean an engine bay with water?
Done properly, yes. We control the water rather than hosing the bay down: the alternator, intake, fuse boxes, battery terminals and any exposed electronics get covered before anything gets wet, we use low pressure, and the bay is blown dry rather than left to sit. The risk comes from a pressure washer pointed at a connector, which is not how we work.
Does a clean engine bay actually matter?
Two real reasons beyond looks. Leaks show up — a fresh weep from a valve cover or a hose is obvious against clean metal and invisible against ten years of grime. And it is worth real money at resale or trade-in, because a clean bay reads as a maintained car.
Will it look wet or greasy afterward?
No. The dressing we use goes on satin, not shiny, and it is wiped back rather than left heavy. A bay that looks like it was sprayed with tire shine is a bay that will be a dust magnet in a week.
What if my engine bay has never been cleaned?
That is most of them. Heavy build-up takes longer and may need two passes of degreaser, and we will tell you before we start if it is beyond the standard $65.
Can you do this on a newer car with plastic covers everywhere?
Yes, and it is faster. Covers come off where they are meant to, get cleaned separately, and go back on. Modern bays with full covers are mostly a surface clean plus the edges and gaps people skip.
Customer reviews

What customers say

Real Google reviews from Bartlett Mobile Detail customers.

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Scott M.Google review
★★★★★

Awesome service! Easy scheduling, super friendly guys, the whole thing was great from start to finish. I have a dog who has been shedding fur (and drool) all over my carseats on a daily basis for four years straight. I genuinely didn't believe it would be possible to make the interior of my car look brand new ever again, but Bartlett Detail restored it to mint condition! Thank you guys so much!

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Artur A.Google review
★★★★★

I recently had Bartlett Detail come to my place and detail my car, and I couldn't be more impressed with the results! They managed to completely eliminate a weird smell coming from my A/C vent system, which had been bothering me for a while. Additionally, the interior detailing was top-notch-my car looks and smells brand new! Their attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly service made the entire experience a pleasure. I highly recommend Bartlett Detail for anyone looking to give their car a fresh, clean feel. I'll definitely be calling them again!

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Redd's I.Google review
★★★★★

I drive Door Dash and spend a LOT of time in my car. It was starting to get a little iffy with the dust and dirt. Connor came to my home and detailed the inside of my vehicle and it is beyond perfect! Everything is glistening and gorgeous and it smells like coconuts and sunshine. I'm now so much more comfortable spending time in my car and I can't speak highly enough of Connor's service. Thanks for making my space feel like a home again!

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