What was the method? Time? Looks great!
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My process is hot water rinse, spray on a degreaser, let sit for 5-10 minutes, scrub with detailing brushes/paint brushes to loosen and lift grime, hot water rinse, blower to dry and blow out water, micro-fiber towel to dry. I then use AMMO NYC Mud Tire Gel to dress everything. I can knock out an engine detail in 20 minutes...30 if I'm really taking my time. And I've been using this method for years. Never had an issue across multiple vehicles.
My engine detail method:
1. Warm engine. Not hot.
2. Spray Simple Green diluted 50:50 with water.
3. Let it set for a few minutes, but not dry.
4. Agitate with detail brushes. Mist water to keep the suds going. Different size brush for different crevices.
5. Rinse with water. Garden hose, not high pressure washer.
6. Either let it dry naturally or blow dry with a leaf blower. Typically, I'll wash the engine at the end of washing the vehicle. Then detail engine after finish drying vehicle.
7. Spray tire foam liberally. Tire foam is my friend.
8. Let tire foam dry.
9. Wipe off excess tire foam.
My 255k mile 17-yr old daily driver.
Friend's 2008 RAV4
1. Warm engine. Not hot.
2. Spray Simple Green diluted 50:50 with water.
3. Let it set for a few minutes, but not dry.
4. Agitate with detail brushes. Mist water to keep the suds going. Different size brush for different crevices.
5. Rinse with water. Garden hose, not high pressure washer.
6. Either let it dry naturally or blow dry with a leaf blower. Typically, I'll wash the engine at the end of washing the vehicle. Then detail engine after finish drying vehicle.
7. Spray tire foam liberally. Tire foam is my friend.
8. Let tire foam dry.
9. Wipe off excess tire foam.
My 255k mile 17-yr old daily driver.
Friend's 2008 RAV4
Looks great. I'm assuming you pull or disconnect the battery? I'm guilty of never actually washing my engine bay
Nothing but simple green and a hose and a rag. 15 minutes tops:
To follow up on my previous post, here it is with the correct wheels.... Method 703 17x8.5 +35 offset w/ BFG K02's 285/70-17
sorta like this?
people have come up to ask me in parking lots about my “hybrid” LC200.
I have been chasing those wheels for a while in black. +35 is a perfect offset imo.
I didn't realize there were other Volvo enthusiasts here!
Here's my 98 V70 T5 manual with an RN swap. I could certainly use some lessons in detailing!
Any side poke shots? I'm considering the 705's with same specs.
I'll try to grab a shot this afternoon
Here’s a 35 mm offset rim with 10.5”/270 wide tires. You’ll have to add on 7mm for a 285.
Sick truck. Any more shots?
afgman786
SILVER Star
Gears and lockers are all that's left on her pretty much. Overkill for what is meant to be a mild wheeler/tow pig now?
Can anyone translate the rear window?
