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Re: How To: Engine Detailing with Video
Originally Posted by radicalDESIGNZ
Nice job, I really liked your video! You should make more
Thanks, there are a few more floating around out there.
MDetail (Mike/Michael)
Canyon Country, CA (Valencia Area)
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Re: How To: Engine Detailing with Video
im scared to go near my engine bay lol so much electrical etc :/
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Re: How To: Engine Detailing with Video
Originally Posted by Mentalm
im scared to go near my engine bay lol so much electrical etc :/
True but just take precautions. First make sure the engine is cold to the touch. Wait at least 30min for aluminum, preferable 3 hours or even over night. Cover the alternator with a plastic bag. Cover/plug up the air intake with plastic bags and or tape. Spray wd40 over any exposed electrical connections, there are few in newer cars. In my old bens I would spay the glow plugs with wd40. Lastly don't use direct water pressure, use a hose pipe with the nozzle on "shower."
To dry use a leaf blower(not an air compressor), and wipe up any standing water with a rag. Now dress the engine bay, then turn the engine on for 20mins keeping it on idle. Check the engine bay for smoke/steam. If there any shut it off. After 20 mins rev the engine or drive it for a bit.
If you want to be environmentally friendly lay a tarp down and cat litter under the engine bay and contact your city on how to safely dispose. Or just spot clean with a bottle of APC and a rag if you don't want to rinse.
For customers cars inform them about what could happen and what you will do to prevent complications. Make sure you are insured. I tend to charge by the hour, Its cheaper for customers that way and it takes 45mins to 90mins. I charge 15-25 an hour depending on how far they are, and the size and condition of the vehicle. I am still trying to build a client base.
Owner of Green Mobile Car Spa
2002 Chrysler Sebring coupe 3.0liter
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Re: How To: Engine Detailing with Video
Very good looking work there! Thanks for all the tips. Now that my wheel wells are done http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ll-detail.html
my next project is going to be my engine bay.
In the old days I would just go to the self serve car wash with a can of Gunk and spray off all the oil leak build up off. AGO has taught me there is a whole lot more to it than that. Again, great video and Thanks for the tips!
Dave
Black is not a color, it's a part time job!
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Re: How To: Engine Detailing with Video
Originally Posted by weavers
True but just take precautions. First make sure the engine is cold to the touch. Wait at least 30min for aluminum, preferable 3 hours or even over night. Cover the alternator with a plastic bag. Cover/plug up the air intake with plastic bags and or tape. Spray wd40 over any exposed electrical connections, there are few in newer cars. In my old bens I would spay the glow plugs with wd40. Lastly don't use direct water pressure, use a hose pipe with the nozzle on "shower."
To dry use a leaf blower(not an air compressor), and wipe up any standing water with a rag. Now dress the engine bay, then turn the engine on for 20mins keeping it on idle. Check the engine bay for smoke/steam. If there any shut it off. After 20 mins rev the engine or drive it for a bit.
If you want to be environmentally friendly lay a tarp down and cat litter under the engine bay and contact your city on how to safely dispose. Or just spot clean with a bottle of APC and a rag if you don't want to rinse.
For customers cars inform them about what could happen and what you will do to prevent complications. Make sure you are insured. I tend to charge by the hour, Its cheaper for customers that way and it takes 45mins to 90mins. I charge 15-25 an hour depending on how far they are, and the size and condition of the vehicle. I am still trying to build a client base.
thanks for the advice ive just been taking a damp rag and doing it by hand which has kept it decent. never new about the wd40 trick . its scary i mean if uve ever seen the engine bay of a 2010 cobalt ss turbo. theresss alottta stuff there that watter dont mix with lol. so yeah im nervous about it i wont touch ppls motors i do cause i do it on the side. and i wont take the chance. exterior / interior only no motor lolol for now cause im still new
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Re: How To: Engine Detailing with Video
For some reason the video is out on the front page.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI4abN1wQ1s]YouTube - ‪How To: Engine Detail‬‏[/video]
MDetail (Mike/Michael)
Canyon Country, CA (Valencia Area)
MichaelSchoelen.com - Photography
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