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Exquisite
02-20-2005, 09:05 PM
I detailed my uncles engine today on his 1996 Ford Ranger because he is selling it. It has 170K miles and has never been detailed, hardly washed and I don`t think it has ever been waxed or polished. This was just the begining of my detailing adeventure with this truck. There were some spots on the core support, firewall and inner fenderwells that seemed stained and would not clean up. Here we go...
Procedure:
1)Pressure washed
2)Sprayed down with Meguiars Super Degreaser Diluted 6:1
3)Aggitated with brushes of all sizes
4)Pressure washed again
5)Sprayed down with Meguiars Hyper Dressing Diluted 3:1 for a satin finish
6)Wiped up access HD
Time: 30 minutes
Exquisite
02-20-2005, 09:06 PM
Finished pics.... :owned
fatchance
02-20-2005, 09:47 PM
I thought the first pictures were a joke.
Great Job.
Looks good..nice job
How long did the entire process take you ?
Exquisite
02-21-2005, 12:04 AM
cgc2: Roughly 30 minutes.
fatchance: I know what you mean, when I first opened the hood I was shocked! :eek I really wasn`t sure what to expect though considering it has never been done before. I actually disconnected the battery and took it out of the tray to clean it up and did the basic maintence on the engine as well (filled the terminals with distilled water, windshield washer fluid, checked the oil, tranny etc...)
Hawaiianelement
02-21-2005, 12:35 AM
save those pics for the next engine detailing contest. Cleaning up engines is my favorite part of the detail. Nice job. What are you going to tackle next ?
Exquisite
02-21-2005, 03:25 AM
I plan on washing and claying, then tackling the paint. I am not positive what I am going to do as my procedure yet. Possibly DACP, AIO, EX-P and natty`s!? The interior is going to be a job as well because that was never cleaned either and he is a smoker.
audiboy
02-21-2005, 03:28 AM
wow. you did an excellent job. looks great!
Big Leegr
02-21-2005, 04:43 AM
Nice!! And in only 30 mins.! That`s pretty good!
CARGUY
02-21-2005, 07:43 AM
Good God! Was your uncle on a 6 month safari in Africa with that car or something? The `Before` shots are the worst looking engine compartment that I`ve ever seen! You did a great job with the detail.
JaredPointer
02-21-2005, 09:12 AM
"Exquisite" results! :bigups
Ferrarislave
02-21-2005, 03:32 PM
How did you get the battery acid off. ?
Exquisite
02-21-2005, 05:13 PM
I just used the Meguiars Super Degreaser and let it sit for about a minute on the entire engine including the battery, aggitated with brushes and pressure washed it again. I actually pulled the entire battery out and cleaned underneath the tray too.
Rub it out
02-22-2005, 06:48 AM
Beautiful job. I have seen that "before" engine compartment in a nightmare. :crazy
Suggestion: Try using your "fill Flash" mode on your digital. You will be amazed with the shots. Even in daylight. :rockin
Clean Dean
02-22-2005, 02:54 PM
Excellent Results !!! That is an excellent transformation !!!