Nick McKees37
01-06-2014, 03:52 PM
Last weekend I finally got to spend a couple hours in the garage with my new car - 2013 Civic Si.
I traded in the Mazda 3 about 6 weeks ago. So far I've put about 2500 very enjoyable miles on the Civic. I can honestly say that my face hurts from smiling every time I get out of the car. :D
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1852.jpg
While a complete write-up on what I did to the exterior will have to wait (some products used aren't even out yet :) ), I can show you guys a couple photos of my quick engine detail.
Being a new car, the engine wasn't filthy by any means, but it could definitely use some attention. That's exactly what I did with one of my favorite plastic and vinyl dressings - 1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant Tiefenpfleger.
1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant cleans, restores and protects all exterior vinyl and plastic components such as fenders, the front fascia, plastic trim, vinyl cabriolet tops, and rubber components such as tires, producing a temperature-resistant seal and a low-shine satin finish. Dust-resistant! 1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep exterior rubber and vinyl looking like new.
(Iphone 4 photos).
BEFORE
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1846.jpg
I simply sprayed the product directly onto a Microfiber All Purpose & Wheel Detailing Towel and went to work!
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1848.jpg
AFTER
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1850-1.jpg
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1850.jpg
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1851.jpg
I really like this particular product from 1Z; it cleans, restores (if faded), and protects. It gives more of a shine than 303 Aerospace Protectant (another popular engine dressing), and in my experience it tends to last longer too. The fact that it has cleaners in it is an added bonus.
I plan on regularly doing this so my engine never ends up looking like this: :wow:
How To: Detail Your Engine Like a Professional (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/50352-how-detail-your-engine-like-professional.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/nick/Engine%20Detailing%20How-To/engine%20detailing%201.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/nick/Engine%20Detailing%20How-To/engine%20detailing%203.JPG
Two thumbs up to 1Z for another outstanding product. :dblthumb2:
1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant Tiefenpfleger (http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-vinyl-protectant.html)
Microfiber All Purpose & Wheel Detailing Towel (http://www.autogeek.net/microfiber-wheel-towel.html)
I traded in the Mazda 3 about 6 weeks ago. So far I've put about 2500 very enjoyable miles on the Civic. I can honestly say that my face hurts from smiling every time I get out of the car. :D
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1852.jpg
While a complete write-up on what I did to the exterior will have to wait (some products used aren't even out yet :) ), I can show you guys a couple photos of my quick engine detail.
Being a new car, the engine wasn't filthy by any means, but it could definitely use some attention. That's exactly what I did with one of my favorite plastic and vinyl dressings - 1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant Tiefenpfleger.
1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant cleans, restores and protects all exterior vinyl and plastic components such as fenders, the front fascia, plastic trim, vinyl cabriolet tops, and rubber components such as tires, producing a temperature-resistant seal and a low-shine satin finish. Dust-resistant! 1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep exterior rubber and vinyl looking like new.
(Iphone 4 photos).
BEFORE
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1846.jpg
I simply sprayed the product directly onto a Microfiber All Purpose & Wheel Detailing Towel and went to work!
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1848.jpg
AFTER
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1850-1.jpg
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1850.jpg
http://autogeekonline.net/nick/1Z%20Engine%20Detail/IMG_1851.jpg
I really like this particular product from 1Z; it cleans, restores (if faded), and protects. It gives more of a shine than 303 Aerospace Protectant (another popular engine dressing), and in my experience it tends to last longer too. The fact that it has cleaners in it is an added bonus.
I plan on regularly doing this so my engine never ends up looking like this: :wow:
How To: Detail Your Engine Like a Professional (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/50352-how-detail-your-engine-like-professional.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/nick/Engine%20Detailing%20How-To/engine%20detailing%201.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/nick/Engine%20Detailing%20How-To/engine%20detailing%203.JPG
Two thumbs up to 1Z for another outstanding product. :dblthumb2:
1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant Tiefenpfleger (http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-vinyl-protectant.html)
Microfiber All Purpose & Wheel Detailing Towel (http://www.autogeek.net/microfiber-wheel-towel.html)