What are the enginebay and undercarriage detailing need to knows?

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Im not entirely unknowledgable about the mechanics of a vehicle, my S.O. is a mechanic. But HE'S the mechanic NOT me. So what all do I need to know?
 
Hi Cara, he could point out things to stay away from. Also google engine bay detail, should be of some help. Good luck and post some pix of your work.
 
As most engine degreasers tell you, cover electrical equipment/connectors before spraying with water. And don't used steam around electrical equipment/electronics, or anything you don't want water to possibly get trapped in. That's why you should open your hood after a hot engine has gotten wet. And let the engine bay dry before closing the hood. You can never be to safe with the electronics in/on your vehicles. Electricity is a mystery to even electricians, so don't mess around with it.:)
Welcome to AGO since I probably never said it before. And happy detailing.
 
Ok Now tell me about undercarriage. I read the tutorial in engine cleaning so Im good on that. Is tehre anything special about undercarriage or is it basically the same?
 
straight from AG....
Engine Detailing, car engine cleaning, engine cleaner, engine detailing how to, how to clean an engine,

undercarriage is not so bad. i usually hit the wheel wells and UC with a good APC then rinse it off with a strong stream of water. then even tho its a DD, i finish off by applying a undercarriage detailing spray. being a truck, i hit the wells/frame sides. OCD, but it really gives a great finished look. several products for that. bare bones/adams uc spray/griots garage uc spray. or just some off brand protectant. latley i have been using detail king BLACK OUT. got a gallon of it. i like the fact it can be cut 50/50 with water in a spray bottle.
 
GMC said:
straight from AG....
Engine Detailing, car engine cleaning, engine cleaner, engine detailing how to, how to clean an engine,

undercarriage is not so bad. i usually hit the wheel wells and UC with a good APC then rinse it off with a strong stream of water. then even tho its a DD, i finish off by applying a undercarriage detailing spray. being a truck, i hit the wells/frame sides. OCD, but it really gives a great finished look. several products for that. bare bones/adams uc spray/griots garage uc spray. or just some off brand protectant. latley i have been using detail king BLACK OUT. got a gallon of it. i like the fact it can be cut 50/50 with water in a spray bottle.
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The problem with water based coatings is that it will wash off. Use a solvent based coating like Bare Bones.
 
Is Griot's undercarriage spray water or solvent based?
 
1. Stay away from high pressure water when possible.

2. Use water based not silicone based dressings to avoid more dirt/dust.

3. Klasse AIO is great at removing water spots on painted surfaces like those under hood.

4. A can of compressed air can be a friend, especially around hood supports.
 
One thing to be carefully of is not to spray degreaser/too much apc on/around grease fitting, ball joints/U-joints, suspension/steering linkages. And avoid high pressure water around those areas as well. If you do any of the previously stated, ensure that you re-grease/lubricate those area; which should be done anytime the get excessively dirt/wet. Ask the mechanic in your life for help with the chassis lubrication as to not blow out any grease fittings/boots. Also when spraying water in areas that have grease and it can end up on your brake system, make sure to inspect the brakes afterwards and ensure that you don't have grease/oils on the back of your wheels and on the rotors. Give the vehicle a good post drive look-over after a good chassis cleaning to make sure you didn't just sling lube out of fittings that had cleaner and water in them, and have gotten in all over the wheel wells and the side of the vehicle. Has happened to me; don't know if I drove through grease, or a grease fitting dust boot purged. Hope this was a little helpful/insightful. :)
 
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