1999 Mazda Protege LX Detail

[gnd]

Engine Detail​

This was a first time detail on the engine and you can definitely tell by the pictures.

Tools and Products​

Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer​

Megs D103 APC+, 4:1​

Megs Slide Lock Detail Brush​

Costco MicroFiber​

Megs D170 Hyper Dressing, 3:1​

Process​

Pressure wash under hood and engine from a safe distance (i.e. ~2-3' away with constant movement, never lingering in one area).​

Spray area w/ APC+ and let dwell.​

Agitate dirty areas with brush.​

Repeat pressure washing.​

Dry with dedicated microfiber.​

Start car to aid in drying process. Let idle for a few minutes.​

Spray area w/ HD and let dwell. Wipe off excess.​

Before

After

The valve cover was pretty grimey. It will need extra attention next time around.(headbang)

I replaced the air intake hose prior to detailing. It got brittle and cracked which caused the engine to run lean and threw a CEL. It was a good time to detail the engine.

Some pics of the tools.

 

[bgibb68]

so when you used the pressure washer, did you cover up any of the elec connections or anything?? or is that all good to spray on??

 

[gnd]

Nothing was covered but I did not linger on parts that would get damaged like electrical connections, battery, alternator, etc.

It is advisable to cover certain parts but I didn't. I've read recommendations of using aluminum foil, plastic bags, saran wrap, and/or shop rags.

This is one of my cars, so I let things slide. If it's your first time and you're working with a client, I recommend using protection...(wink)

 

[gnd]

Multitasking

Wheel Well Detail and Rotor/Pad Change​

It was time to change the front pads and rotors - I said the heck with it and also detailed the wheels, wells, suspension, and brakes.

Tools and Products​

Same as engine detail list above and some other brushes.​

Process​

Similar to engine detail listed above.​

Old rotor and pads.

New rotor and pads.

New and used pads.(boom01)

Good ole APC+.

Still dripping wet.

 

[R-X-R]

this helps a lot bro.,.,my question is does this product available in local stores? i mean the meg products.,,

 

[gnd]

Here's where I got my stuff from.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123682757

Post #67

 

[NCZ13]

you might be able to source Megs D103 locally, but it wont be sold in retail stores. It would probably be at wholesale detail supply shops.

what do you dilute your hyper dressing to? i use 2:1

 

[R-X-R]

that helped yo.,.,., cheers.,.

 

[gnd]

you might be able to source Megs D103 locally, but it wont be sold in retail stores. It would probably be at wholesale detail supply shops.

what do you dilute your hyper dressing to? i use 2:1

It's on the first post...3:1 for HD.

 

[R-X-R]

haha.,i went to the meg website added to chart both stuff very happy cuz both of them where 1.99 each and before i checkout i realized it was just bottles..,.,lol.,.,.,well today i degreased my 03 pro with black magic foam degreaser and armour protectant very happy much than Gunk gel i used on my 00 pro.

 

[NCZ13]

D103 is very versatile. Its good for wheels, tires, engine bays, its low foaming and can be diluted for interiors and carpet and mat cleaning.

Im almost out of the stuff, and will be getting more shortly. It also smells pretty good as well. not as harsh to the nose as other APCs ive used.

 

[ThrillRide]

D103 is very versatile. Its good for wheels, tires, engine bays, its low foaming and can be diluted for interiors and carpet and mat cleaning.

Im almost out of the stuff, and will be getting more shortly. It also smells pretty good as well. not as harsh to the nose as other APCs ive used.

103 is a little harsh for my liking. Very high on the pH. Very good idea to dilute.