Id say the pressure washer was the culprit here
I agree.
That's old school and it was okay for old cars but with modern cars the last thing you want to do is force water into electrical connections and components.
For everyone that reads this into the future, if you have a new car or if you're working on a customer's new car then do Cosmetic Engine Detailing, not Traditional Engine Detailing.
How to do cosmetic engine detailing
Due credit where credit is due
I learned the term
Cosmetic Engine Detailing from my good friend
Mel Craig. As a way of life and a professional courtesy to my peers in this industry I never take or steal other guy's work and always give due credit where credit is due. Thanks Mel!
At our
Competition Ready Detailing Classes we teach two types of engine detailing.
Traditional engine detailing - That's where you use an engine degreaser and actually wash out the engine bay using running water.
Cosmetic engine detailing - This is where you simply blow-out the engine compartment with air and then wipe the engine compartment down using a plastic trim dressing.
It's that simple.
Step 1: Blow out the engine compartment to remove any leaves, sticks, pine needles, dead bugs, dust etc.
Step 2: Wipe the plastic and even painted engine components down with a plastic trim dressing.
Optional: For extremely dirty engines wipe the engine compartment down with a all purpose cleaner first. For light dirt use a waterless wash.
I let my class use the new
BLACKFIRE All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant to do cosmetic engine detailing to this 2012 Chevy Traverse.
This product offers cleaning, conditioning and protecting in one step making it a real time saver.
Before
After
Before
After
It works GREAT for doing cosmetic engine detailing and the above took
less than 15 minutes!
If you're simply working on your own cars you can include this as a part of your Saturday wash and wax and get it done fast.
If you're detailing for money, then adding cosmetic engine detailing as an upsell is a money maker.
On Autogeek.com
BLACKFIRE All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant
Microfiber Applicator Pads
Microfiber All Purpose & Wheel Detailing Towel
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