Mike Phillips
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Simple Corvette Engine Detail
A few weeks ago I detailed a 2012 Corvette to prep it for a local Corvette Car Show. I used this Corvette to showcase the brand new (at that time), DP Quick Coat. Here's the link to that article.
Review: DP Quick Coat
Simple Corvette Engine Detail
While detailing the outside, the owner asked if I could also spruce-up the engine compartment. I said, no problem. It took me about 20 minutes from start to finish. There's a million ways to detail an engine and engine bay but in most cases, unless you're prepping the engine compartment for judging at a Concours d'Elegance show, you can get about 95% of amazing results by simply keeping the process simple.
Here's what I used.
Metro-Vac Sidekick - I blew out all the leaves, sticks and debris using the Metro-Vac Sidekick.
SONAX Glass Cleaner - I used this as engine degreaser with some Cobra 530 Gray Microfiber towels. I use the fluffy size to get into tight areas and irregular surfaces. Spray on, agitate with some brushes and wipe clean.
Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating - I used the Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating as a dressing and sprayed it on pretty much everything, paint, plastic, metal and then used the flat weave side of the same towels I used with the glass cleaner to spread around and wipe off any excess.
Here's the results...
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Best of all, these things I used for the engine are "Staple Items" in anyone's detailing arsenal. They have multiple, multiple uses.
Metro-Vac Sidekick - Use it after washing your car to blow out side mirrors, emblems, lights, trim, edges, fuel door, etc. Anywhere water can pool. I also use it to blow-out under seats when doing interior detailing.
SONAX Glass Cleaner - The elephant in the room is to use it for glass and mirrors. Of course. I also use this as a Prep Wash for SIVs instead of a normal wash process.
Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating - I use this for leather, vinyl and plastic surfaces on the inside of the car. Creates a factory new appearance without leaving the surface greasy or oily.
On Autogeek.com
Metro Blaster Sidekick - $105.00
SONAX Glass Cleaner - $13.00
Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating - $50.00
A few weeks ago I detailed a 2012 Corvette to prep it for a local Corvette Car Show. I used this Corvette to showcase the brand new (at that time), DP Quick Coat. Here's the link to that article.
Review: DP Quick Coat
Simple Corvette Engine Detail
While detailing the outside, the owner asked if I could also spruce-up the engine compartment. I said, no problem. It took me about 20 minutes from start to finish. There's a million ways to detail an engine and engine bay but in most cases, unless you're prepping the engine compartment for judging at a Concours d'Elegance show, you can get about 95% of amazing results by simply keeping the process simple.
Here's what I used.
Metro-Vac Sidekick - I blew out all the leaves, sticks and debris using the Metro-Vac Sidekick.
SONAX Glass Cleaner - I used this as engine degreaser with some Cobra 530 Gray Microfiber towels. I use the fluffy size to get into tight areas and irregular surfaces. Spray on, agitate with some brushes and wipe clean.
Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating - I used the Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating as a dressing and sprayed it on pretty much everything, paint, plastic, metal and then used the flat weave side of the same towels I used with the glass cleaner to spread around and wipe off any excess.
Here's the results...
More...
Best of all, these things I used for the engine are "Staple Items" in anyone's detailing arsenal. They have multiple, multiple uses.
Metro-Vac Sidekick - Use it after washing your car to blow out side mirrors, emblems, lights, trim, edges, fuel door, etc. Anywhere water can pool. I also use it to blow-out under seats when doing interior detailing.
SONAX Glass Cleaner - The elephant in the room is to use it for glass and mirrors. Of course. I also use this as a Prep Wash for SIVs instead of a normal wash process.
Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating - I use this for leather, vinyl and plastic surfaces on the inside of the car. Creates a factory new appearance without leaving the surface greasy or oily.
On Autogeek.com
Metro Blaster Sidekick - $105.00
SONAX Glass Cleaner - $13.00
Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating - $50.00
