Today, I officially joined the ranks of the insane--I began detailing my XJR. It`s my first real venture into detailing.
I began with the engine. I figured I`d be in there for a couple of hours at most. Well...four hours later and I`m only mildly happy with the fruits of my labor. A couple of newbie questions about the engine (especially to you Michael B, since you`ve got the same car).
1) Do you guys remove the heat pad on the inside of the hood every time you detail?
2) Is there anything else that`s relatively easy to remove that will help me gain better access to the nether regions of the engine (other than the plastic covers--even I figured that out)?
3) MB, what do you do to bring out the beauty of the Eaton Blowers? Mine are painted a kind of muted gray (maybe I should claim it`s a subtle and refined look and not worry).
4) Any other engine hints, ideas?
After conquering the engine (actually I just declared victory and withdrew), I started with the wheels. Hit them with hot water (I`ve got a hot water spigot in my garage!) and then the Sonus. Well it did a great job on the "spokes" but didn`t touch the build up on the interior of the wheels. I began cleaning the interiors when a mf towel (don`t worry it was a cheapie) and elbow grease. What a royal PITA. Am I crazy, or is the only way to really get at my wheels to remove them so I can go at them from the back? If I do that and put on a good coat or two of protectant, will maintenance be easier?
My wife called me inside to eat and play with the kids. I complained (but was secretly relieved). Tomorrow, I`ll Dawn wash, Mother`s Clay (if necessary) and perhaps BF polish with the PC 7336. On New Year`s Day and it`s the BF protectant and Bowl games.
Any final hints or words of encouragement would be appreciated. Finally, does anyone know a good chiropractor in the San Antonio area? My back is killing me.
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