Motor Compartment:
Time Frame: 10 - 15 Minutes
Stage 1:
Motor Compartment Cleaning & Dressing
What You'll Need:
Pressure Washer - Utility Brush - Towels - Power Plus - High Tech - Blast Off -
Protexall - Solv All - Instant Shine - Magic Wax
1) Engine Compartment: Rinse down the exterior front portion of the vehicle.
* Hood - Fenders - Front Windshield - Front Grill Area.
2) Engine Compartment Cleaning:
* Give the motor compartment a light pre rinse prior to applying Power Plus -this activates your cleaner.
* Pay special attention to the valve covers - master cylinder - shock towers -water pump -
steering pump - areas that build up excessive grease.
* Spray down the entire inner hood jamb with Power Plus as well.
Special Note: If the engine compartment is heavily soiled utilize - High Tech All Purpose Cleaner - or
our Blast Off - High Alkaline Cleaner - our procedure or detailing system never changes - only what we
may or may not use may vary.
Super Heavy grease Solv All may be utilized - for the most extreme cases.
Detail experience and 30 - 40 vehicles under your belt helps you make these choices quickly &
easily - the key is having an option for the best result.
Motor Compartment Rating 1-3 normal dirt and grease: Power Plus
Motor Compartment Rating 3-6 abnormal heavy dirt and grease: Blast Off / High Tech All Purpose Cleaner
Motor Compartment Rating 6-10 extreme heavy dirt and grease: Blast Off or High Tech as well Solv All
* Utilizing a designated utility soft bristle wash brush - agitate and brush the entire motor compartment -
special attention paid to the inner hood jamb.
* Rinse down the motor compartment with a pressure washer - engine area first - rear fire wall -
inner fender wheels - battery - front cowl area - inner hood jamb - quick on and off electrical circuits
and alternator - always rinse down and to the middle of the engine compartment - always keep your
exposed exterior and exposed fenders and windshield rinsed clean as well. During this process - keep
your pressure wand moving this will eliminate getting a direct spray back to you - never rinse the
battery towards your fenders - always rinse to the center of the motor compartment - get all the angles.
* In the case you have an extremely dirty - inner hood liner - lightly spray down with Power Plus -
Do Not brush this material it is extremely sensitive. Place your pressure washer on its lightest fan jet
and rinse with extreme caution - do not direct spray. This material is very sensitive. CAUTION
Wipe Down Motor Compartment And Dress:
* With a dry towel wipe down the motor compartment - careful there are a lot
of sharp edges here, and they will cut your hands easily.
* Dress the entire motor compartment with Protexall - don't worry about
some left over moisture or water - Protexall was designed to dress right over
it. Only water based dressings have these abilities.
* We recommend: you WD40 or utilize some Silicone Spray for your hinges -
battery terminals - hood cable lines - moving parts - at this time.
Remember all your angles - resist wiping off the excess Protexall - simply
close the hood and proceed - you will be doing a final check and touch up of the motor compartment
in the dry stall final stage of the detailing process - you may elect to touch up the
motor compartment with some Instant Shine.
On certain areas as well, some Magic Wax to shine the inner hood areas.
Detailers Manual Printable Edition: Property Of Detail Depot Detailing Systems
Time Frame: 10 - 15 Minutes
Stage 1:
Motor Compartment Cleaning & Dressing
What You'll Need:
Pressure Washer - Utility Brush - Towels - Power Plus - High Tech - Blast Off -
Protexall - Solv All - Instant Shine - Magic Wax
1) Engine Compartment: Rinse down the exterior front portion of the vehicle.
* Hood - Fenders - Front Windshield - Front Grill Area.
2) Engine Compartment Cleaning:
* Give the motor compartment a light pre rinse prior to applying Power Plus -this activates your cleaner.
* Pay special attention to the valve covers - master cylinder - shock towers -water pump -
steering pump - areas that build up excessive grease.
* Spray down the entire inner hood jamb with Power Plus as well.
Special Note: If the engine compartment is heavily soiled utilize - High Tech All Purpose Cleaner - or
our Blast Off - High Alkaline Cleaner - our procedure or detailing system never changes - only what we
may or may not use may vary.
Super Heavy grease Solv All may be utilized - for the most extreme cases.
Detail experience and 30 - 40 vehicles under your belt helps you make these choices quickly &
easily - the key is having an option for the best result.
Motor Compartment Rating 1-3 normal dirt and grease: Power Plus
Motor Compartment Rating 3-6 abnormal heavy dirt and grease: Blast Off / High Tech All Purpose Cleaner
Motor Compartment Rating 6-10 extreme heavy dirt and grease: Blast Off or High Tech as well Solv All
* Utilizing a designated utility soft bristle wash brush - agitate and brush the entire motor compartment -
special attention paid to the inner hood jamb.
* Rinse down the motor compartment with a pressure washer - engine area first - rear fire wall -
inner fender wheels - battery - front cowl area - inner hood jamb - quick on and off electrical circuits
and alternator - always rinse down and to the middle of the engine compartment - always keep your
exposed exterior and exposed fenders and windshield rinsed clean as well. During this process - keep
your pressure wand moving this will eliminate getting a direct spray back to you - never rinse the
battery towards your fenders - always rinse to the center of the motor compartment - get all the angles.
* In the case you have an extremely dirty - inner hood liner - lightly spray down with Power Plus -
Do Not brush this material it is extremely sensitive. Place your pressure washer on its lightest fan jet
and rinse with extreme caution - do not direct spray. This material is very sensitive. CAUTION
Wipe Down Motor Compartment And Dress:
* With a dry towel wipe down the motor compartment - careful there are a lot
of sharp edges here, and they will cut your hands easily.
* Dress the entire motor compartment with Protexall - don't worry about
some left over moisture or water - Protexall was designed to dress right over
it. Only water based dressings have these abilities.
* We recommend: you WD40 or utilize some Silicone Spray for your hinges -
battery terminals - hood cable lines - moving parts - at this time.
Remember all your angles - resist wiping off the excess Protexall - simply
close the hood and proceed - you will be doing a final check and touch up of the motor compartment
in the dry stall final stage of the detailing process - you may elect to touch up the
motor compartment with some Instant Shine.
On certain areas as well, some Magic Wax to shine the inner hood areas.
Detailers Manual Printable Edition: Property Of Detail Depot Detailing Systems
