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Old 04-16-2011, 04:34 PM
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Need some info on cleaning under the hood. De greasing and such. What cleaners should I use and should anything be covered up?
Any info appreciated!
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Old 04-16-2011, 06:22 PM
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a lot of people recommend simple green products.

I used lots of meguiars quick detailer after I gave it a good spray down with a power washer.

One thing to be careful of is trying to keep the water off of the electrical things, like the fuse box and battery area, also the fans.
 
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Old 04-16-2011, 06:47 PM
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I use simple green which reminds me I need to buy some more.
 
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Old 04-16-2011, 06:52 PM
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I use an All Purpose Cleaner.. I use Meguiars brand of APC..

Ive made a basic how to vid of it under the Detailing vids thread. The last part of it as far as dressing it up after cleaning I still need to make
 
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I do a 3 part system. First i use a degreaser and a power washer, like trewyn said avoiding electical. 2nd part i soak the engine bay with off the counter tire shine for that wow factor. 3rd let is sit for a little bit, then wipe the greasy areas.

 

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