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ihaveacamaro · 01-14-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

Jack stands man!

Great post Roshan, thanks for putting it up over at our place as well.

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Honestly I'm probably going to back the rear end of the car onto my ramps, spray some cleaner, rinse, then go under with some rags and wipe down everything I can touch. Then do the same for the front. Not aiming for perfect, but I figure if I do it once a year I won't ever have a massive buildup of nastyness under the car.

Ah I see. Makes sense now

It would be fun to put the car on a lift and then just work under it like that! Anyone got a spare lift in their garage?

lol

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

Nice work..... I dread engine compartment detailing I always think im going to f--- somethig up or short out some electronics. I know that with new cars this is normally not a problem. Adams has a great video on this Im assuming you checked it out.

Yup saw it and agree it's a good video. Although, unlike in the video, I did cover quite a few things just in case (I have lots of exposed electronics in my engine for my AAC halos).

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

that looks great

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

Right back at ya!

MackMan · 01-14-2013, 05:57 PM

Looks great. I need to do this soon. Hoping to get my engine cover finished soon with lights and whatnot, then I'll clean it up real good.

Is your fuse box cover cracked? Shut your lid with it open? Lol... not that I would know or anything

ihaveacamaro · 01-14-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MackMan

Looks great. I need to do this soon. Hoping to get my engine cover finished soon with lights and whatnot, then I'll clean it up real good.

Is your fuse box cover cracked? Shut your lid with it open? Lol... not that I would know or anything

yeah let's not talk about that. It would've been fine if I did it once... but I think I've done it at least 3 times. That's why my fuse box cover is all screwed up.

AizenDono · 01-14-2013, 06:23 PM

Thanks OP, I've been thinking of doing this, but didn't know where to start looking for products. your results have sold me!

Adam's Polishes · 01-14-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AizenDono

Thanks OP, I've been thinking of doing this, but didn't know where to start looking for products. your results have sold me!

Here's a video from our Instructional Series that details engine bay cleaning:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...ngine_Bay.aspx

ihaveacamaro · 01-14-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AizenDono

Thanks OP, I've been thinking of doing this, but didn't know where to start looking for products. your results have sold me!

Glad to be the extra push

The video linked above is very helpful

SirMike · 01-14-2013, 07:16 PM

Looks good OP.

Nice work.

My wife asks me why I clean under the hood.

I just like to keep it clean is what I say.

ihaveacamaro · 01-15-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SirMike

Looks good OP.

Nice work.

My wife asks me why I clean under the hood.

I just like to keep it clean is what I say.

Thanks! My brother asked me why I cleaned something I never see and I responded that you floss your gums in the back of your mouth... and you never see that!

Keeping a clean engine bay certainly can't hurt!

AizenDono · 01-15-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

Here's a video from our Instructional Series that details engine bay cleaning:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detai...ngine_Bay.aspx

Thanks for the video

CamaroDreams07 · 01-15-2013, 12:38 PM

What scratched up your fuse box cover?

ihaveacamaro · 01-15-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

What scratched up your fuse box cover?

Closing my hood when it was open

Forte · 01-15-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

Closing my hood when it was open

Not too bad, considering I've opened the hood withe the wiper blades extended

Looks great though! Fantastic job.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-15-2013, 04:25 PM

Lol, I've got the wiper blade battle scars on the hood, so I can't make fun of you here.

zandron263 · 01-15-2013, 04:55 PM

Looks good I wipe mine down a few times a month. I did pull the cover off before I put it in storage and its pretty bad under it. I think I will clean it in a few weeks when I do an in the garage detail before spring hits. I need to find a portable heater first to warm it up.

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AizenDono Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 23 View My Garage	Thanks OP, I've been thinking of doing this, but didn't know where to start looking for products. your results have sold me! __________________ 5/2012 - Joined Camaro Owners Not-So-Anonymous 8/2012 - Joined the Camao5 family

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SirMike Inland Empire Camaro Club Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS, 2015 Challenger Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Cal Posts: 647 View My Garage	Looks good OP. Nice work. My wife asks me why I clean under the hood. I just like to keep it clean is what I say. __________________

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CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	What scratched up your fuse box cover? __________________ [B]

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CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Lol, I've got the wiper blade battle scars on the hood, so I can't make fun of you here. __________________ [B]

01-14-2013, 05:57 PM	#16
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	Looks great. I need to do this soon. Hoping to get my engine cover finished soon with lights and whatnot, then I'll clean it up real good. Is your fuse box cover cracked? Shut your lid with it open? Lol... not that I would know or anything

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zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	Looks good I wipe mine down a few times a month. I did pull the cover off before I put it in storage and its pretty bad under it. I think I will clean it in a few weeks when I do an in the garage detail before spring hits. I need to find a portable heater first to warm it up.