New to engine detailing

[Eldorado2k]

I don’t do engines when I detail for pay. Too much opportunity for the client to turn around and blame me for some kind of problem they have later on.

I heard a story where some noob youngster ruined a Cadillac by powerwashing the Northstar engine.

[Bill D]

Yikes!

[Eldorado2k]

Yikes!

And the customer went and payed Thousands out of his own pocket to get a new engine installed.

[Bill D]

Did the detailer have to pay anything later on?

[Eldorado2k]

Did the detailer have to pay anything?

As far as I know he was let off scott free. That story bugged the hell out of me...

[Bill D]

I bet he won’t be doing any more engines any more

[Eldorado2k]

I bet he won’t be doing any more engines any more

What a moron... lol.

[DetailKitty]

Things like that are the reason I don’t go messing around spraying water & degreaser on anyones engine...

Similar to cleaning door jambs to perfection, so good that you clean the grease off the hinges, but at least it won’t cause the doors to fall off. Lol.

I have to agree 100% with you... spraying an engine down with a hose makes me cringe. You are just asking for it.
My moto is: if I can't reach/clean it off gently with a microfiber, a brush and a little APC then it stays dirty.

[Bill D]

I use a variety of wheel woolies, Swiffer dusters, and even a ruler or yard stick wrapped in a MF to get at tight areas in the engine compartment. Sure, it’s time consuming, but it’s a lot safer that spraying it down with a hose.

[DavidAl]

I’ve done it when young and stupid. I’m less young and stupid these days. Too risky.


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