What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[EmCel]

You can probably find something similar to this in the local auto parts stores. Spray on (engine cold), let it sit a bit and simply rinse it off with a gentle water stream from a garden hose. If you have access to compressed air, then blow dry the engine compartment before driving ... or just drive it.

https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-543200-755-Engine-Cold-Cleaner/dp/B00OA1QJZU

Alright thank you.

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[Blithe16]

Nah man, snow tires! I say it once, I say it again. Snow. Tires.

If that kind of person gets uppity, tell them to buy a Tesla

What don't more people drive their (newer) mustangs in the winter? I feel like there's a stigma people aren't dropping about stangs being murder machines. All you need is snow tires and caution. I enjoy cruising alongside crossover/trucks in the snow. People.. drive your stangs! Just don't try to race anyone. That's torrential downpour stuff.

 

[Jennings1066]

Installed a mtx tube sub. I only have the base system but this small sub added alot of life until a real system can go in. 200 not a bad small investment For complete install. Sub, add an amp harness, power lines. Thanks to all on this forum on how to route and grounding options.

 

[JohnnyGT]

Been out of town all week. Came home, pet the dog, then took it(edit: the car) out for a spin.

 

[The Demon]

Been out of town all week. Came home, pet the dog, then took it out for a spin.

I am appalled. Take the dog for a spin with you!!

 

[JohnnyGT]

I am appalled. Take the dog for a spin with you!!

Never in this car. She has exclusive rights to the back seat of the Lexus tho.

 

[Bulutt]

Been out of town all week. Came home, pet the dog, then took it out for a spin.

Not a good idea. Dog will probably get dizzy.

 

[The Demon]

Never in this car. She has exclusive rights to the back seat of the Lexus tho.

My doggie loves the car. The exhaust scares her when I get on it sometimes but I wouldn’t have it any other way. No smoking anything is forbidden.

 

[BMAGOO]

Not exactly dogs, dogs might be easier, but my kids have known from a very young age that if they want food & drink in a vehicle, then ride in moms car. LOL

 

[DFB5.0]

Looking at @Dai Uy Ted post, I went outside and looked at under my hood and it's so freaking dirty compared to his and probably anyone else's yuck

I'll try to clean it this weekend

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.

 

[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.

 

[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]

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