I was just doing a quick cleanup on our Toyota just so I keep on top of it. Car is driven year round and we have four real seasons up here so the engine is subjected to all sorts of salt and other hazards. Here is a pic of the engine after I was finished.
I warmed engine and sprayed a small amount of CSC over the entire area, being careful to avoid external finish, and then hosed off after a couple of minutes. Engine looked OK until I allowed it to run and dry off. The rubber intake tube was covered in a white chalky substance that wouldn't just wipe off. I had to physically remove this item(not a small feat on this car)and wash with a scrub brush and some diluted degreaser. This is the tube I am talking about. What did I do wrong on it?? I coated in Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber conditioner before re-install.
I am noticing that many of the spring clamps that are securing various hoses are starting to rust over, I had to scotch-brite the lower intake tube clamp just to make it presentable. Do pros actually bother with this stuff on normal cars or do you just live with it?? Here is the large clamp I am talking about.
More rusty clamps!!!!!!
And lastly many of the exposed nuts and such around the motor cover and the battery holddown are starting to look oxidized as well. How do I get them back to new looking, and more importantly how do I keep them looking that way?
I know its not a Ferrari or a the ever popular German sports cars that dominate these forums but its mine, I am still paying for it, and keeping it clean makes me feel good. I would love my son to drive it when he is old enough and if I can keep it looking new I think he would appreciate it. He's only 3 so I got awhile to learn to detail like a pro.
Pat.
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