Detailer fried my HID Ballast

No one should use a Pressure Washer in the engine bay unless directed at something very specific to remove. Most chemical cleaners will do just fine as long as they have time to dwell and a good garden hose with nozzle to direct.

Only time I use a P/W is to clean a bay BERFORE and engine goes in. Only time I run a P?W on a full engine is when I prep the electrics, covering them and looking for loose connections etc. Battery is also removed if possible. I limit the cleaning to the specific areas, then I move to chemical cleaners and a hose.

After drying with forced air, check all connections again, remove protection and attach battery if removed. Once dry, start engine and test all electrics.

If I fried something, I pay for it, no questions asked as it was my actions that did it.

Regards,

Deanski
 
Deanski said:
If I fried something, I pay for it, no questions asked as it was my actions that did it.
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Yeah...I agree...completely. I've detailed on the side as a hobby that pays, but always prided myself on conducting myself in a professional manner. Evidently, this guy didn't get that memo....
 
No one should use a Pressure Washer in the engine bay unless directed at something very specific to remove. Most chemical cleaners will do just fine as long as they have time to dwell and a good garden hose with nozzle to direct.
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Although I agree its better to be safe than sorry, most professional detailers will disagree about pressure washing. I have personally pressure washed at least a few thousand engine bays in my life, and can count just a few times in which the motor had a hard time starting afterwards. None of the problems were serious.

I know what your thinking.

It only takes one problem $$$ !!!

One was a 25 rear old Mercedes Benz, and I had to dry out the distributer cap with compresssed air. I have also had the engine fault come up a few times on the w201 3.2 liter Mercedes Benz motor from 1996-2000. In all cases, the check engine light needed to be reset by the dealership.

Regardless, I understand your point, and I always explain the chances of an electrical problem whenever water is placed on/near electrical components.
 
C_Rock77 said:
I'm just pissed off b/c I know how I am....if that happened on a job I did, I'd OFFER to replace the ballast. The LAST thing I need is someone walking around talking bad about me and MY detailing.

I thought this guy was really good...a fellow "car guy" recommended him. He said he'd been detailing for a long time. The guy really SOUNDED knowledgeable.

There were just some things that I didn't like about the detail, too. The touch up wasn't anything like what I expected (from someone w/ that much experience), it didn't look like anything was done to the trim, and the WHEELS had tire dressing on them. Nothing was applied to the wheels, themselves (as in a sealant).
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A professional you should be pissed.

A fellow tuner you should absorb the cost yourself.

In business we have to make it right. We mess it, We fix it.. Cry at home on the side of your bed. boo-hoo but protect the rep

Friends/Fellow tuners ahhhhh....

For instance I don't help people move. If I'm helping you move and I mistakenly damage your big screen tv are you going to expect me to pay for it? These are things that you need to think about.
 
Clean Dean said:
Although I agree its better to be safe than sorry, most professional detailers will disagree about pressure washing. I have personally pressure washed at least a few thousand engine bays in my life, and can count just a few times in which the motor had a hard time starting afterwards. None of the problems were serious.

I know what your thinking.

It only takes one problem $$$ !!!

One was a 25 rear old Mercedes Benz, and I had to dry out the distributer cap with compresssed air. I have also had the engine fault come up a few times on the w201 3.2 liter Mercedes Benz motor from 1996-2000. In all cases, the check engine light needed to be reset by the dealership.

Regardless, I understand your point, and I always explain the chances of an electrical problem whenever water is placed on/near electrical components.
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Yes pressure washer is way to go. The trick is to coat electrics with WD40 and not point pressure washer directly at electrics.
A pressure washer uses less water than a water hose. The danger of the pressure washer is forcing water into places you don't actually want it to go...
 
you get what you pay for ...... correct me if iam wrong but doesnt acid rain actually etch into the surface of the clear coat, really bad acid rain almost needs to be wet sanded out, a rotory buff job at best would lightly diminish the acid rain spots, however bad paint oxidation has a better chance at being buffed out ..... why didnt you try to work on the paint yourself, it sounds like the paint wasnt in the best shape, what do you have to lose
 
A professional you should be pissed.

A fellow tuner you should absorb the cost yourself.

In business we have to make it right. We mess it, We fix it.. Cry at home on the side of your bed. boo-hoo but protect the rep

Friends/Fellow tuners ahhhhh....

For instance I don't help people move. If I'm helping you move and I mistakenly damage your big screen tv are you going to expect me to pay for it? These are things that you need to think about.
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Could not agree more. Well said.
 
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