What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[ice445]

Some inspiration for you Em, having detailed mine today.

I used Optimum No Rinse, a detailing brush and a couple of microfibre towels for the cleaning and dressed with 303 Protectant. I took the engine and battery covers off the car, making it easier to clean those on the bench and giving better access.

For a really dirty engine bay, you will need some All-Purpose-Cleaner to help things along. As mentioned, rinse or swap out your towel often. Once you get the bulk of it clean, follow up on the painted surfaces with some sort of spray wax or quick detailer, I used ONR. I also use compressed air to blast grime from hard to reach areas or the ribbed induction tubes. In such places, soak with APC then blast with air to drive the dirt out, wiping with a towel as you go.

I have also used bristled wheel cleaning brushes, pic below, to get into hard to reach areas.

You can also use air to help get dressing into those fiddly areas around the airbox and induction tubes. Again, following with a towel as you go. 303 Protectant is a good choice for this method because it is runny and easily distributed with compressed air. Don't have compressed air? You leaf blower will be a good substitute.

Check out these videos to get a visual guide -



Keen to see your results.

Damn, some of you go hard with the detailing work. And I thought I spent a long time, lol. For engine bays a set of brushes and compressed air do help a ton, the more loose debris you can knock off before you start wiping things down, the easier it is.

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[EmCel]

Some inspiration for you Em, having detailed mine today.

I used Optimum No Rinse, a detailing brush and a couple of microfibre towels for the cleaning and dressed with 303 Protectant. I took the engine and battery covers off the car, making it easier to clean those on the bench and giving better access.

For a really dirty engine bay, you will need some All-Purpose-Cleaner to help things along. As mentioned, rinse or swap out your towel often. Once you get the bulk of it clean, follow up on the painted surfaces with some sort of spray wax or quick detailer, I used ONR. I also use compressed air to blast grime from hard to reach areas or the ribbed induction tubes. In such places, soak with APC then blast with air to drive the dirt out, wiping with a towel as you go.

I have also used bristled wheel cleaning brushes, pic below, to get into hard to reach areas.

You can also use air to help get dressing into those fiddly areas around the airbox and induction tubes. Again, following with a towel as you go. 303 Protectant is a good choice for this method because it is runny and easily distributed with compressed air. Don't have compressed air? You leaf blower will be a good substitute.

Check out these videos to get a visual guide -



Keen to see your results.

Well thank you I will try my best tomorrow.

 

[The_Mad_Patcher]

How do I clean it without buying sprays or whatever. Damp cloth? Like just wipe it down. All the dust and such.

I gently rinse my engines with the hose, let it sit a few minutes, rinse again, spray with Purple power, let it sit for about 1/2 hour, gently rinse with hose. If any spots are stubborn spray with Purple power again and use a paint brush to clean, then rinse.

 

[The_Mad_Patcher]

Yes, I cant speak for Mik, but I was being sarcastic. I was poking fun at the fact there are people, some on this forum, who claim they will only buy "American" cars but have no definition of what that means, aside from their own proclamation. Hence my avatar.

I wonder whether I do the economy of the USA better by buying a car from a USA manufacturer that is made in another country or by buying a foreign manufacturer's car that is made in the USA.

 

[gadgtfreek]

 

[EmCel]

I gently rinse my engines with the hose, let it sit a few minutes, rinse again, spray with Purple power, let it sit for about 1/2 hour, gently rinse with hose. If any spots are stubborn spray with Purple power again and use a paint brush to clean, then rinse.

Thanks

 

[The Demon]

Finally pulled the trigger today on some new wheels today. Custom made for the offset. Pictures soon as it might be a couple of weeks.

 

[Roy 3Fidy]

I need these

 

[FreePenguin]

honestly I havnt even driven the damn thing since I got it back but once. I have ptsd from rain now too. its been storming and I keep imagining the rain as hail. lmao. I need to make room in garage and start parking it in there honestly.

 

[Crash89]

Took her out for Mexican for lunch. Took some nice twisty country roads. I love living in the country and Love driving this car.

 

[19s550gt]

Throwed a bullitt grill and badge on her

 

[carguy231]

Added the newly powdercoated overflow tank on my Edelbrock SC today. Came out perfectly... 'Look ma, no leaks!'

 

[The Demon]

I know it’s not a Mustang but I know what Mik said, it’s time to take care of the other car. So my wife got the love today. Glass to the ass. Look at the reflection on the hood. Just the second coat.

 

[Crayon]

Went to Cars and Coffee today. It was nice.

 

[carguy231]

Added 'supercharged' tags to my car....

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