davey_83 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) It only took an international pandemic to prompt this one. First engine bay clean in 28yrs, the grime was immense. Came up well for an old girl. Even drafted in a pair of little princesses to help out. An assortment of brushes, Bilt Hamber Autofoam, Carchem Revolt, ACF50 & Autobrite trim dressing. All the way through thinking, I really hope this starts as I covered nothing. On to the pictures, the task was a enthusiast car detailers dream Can anyone spot the mechanical change?...... Before.... After.... Edited April 11, 2020 by davey_83 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I almost wish my car was sometimes this dirty, just for a big job like this. Nice one mate, looks mint. Never thought to use the wheel brush in the bay - good thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Yeah I'm the same it's not in me to let the 350z get mucky, to be fair the Sunny has a good life but that engine bay, well it was a job I enjoyed thoroughly!! Drive must be a state underneath mind. It's pretty tidy and a lockdown hero, everyone just thinks it's grandad out for meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I did a little job today, opened the fuel cap flap on the family Qashqai - the crap in there had been there for the cars life I think! Cleaned it all out, very satisfying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Nobody will see, but we know it's clean!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 shame I don’t have a pre photo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 16 hours ago, coldel said: I did a little job today, opened the fuel cap flap on the family Qashqai - the crap in there had been there for the cars life I think! Cleaned it all out, very satisfying! Funny how in these strange times you do the slightest of jobs but feel a great sense of satisfaction for having done it - then retire indoors for a well earned beer : ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Strangely enjoyable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Nice job guys I cleaned 3 cars yesterday, and a van as we fitted an outside tap. Had to test it out properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 3 cars in this heat is good going!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 It wasn't too bad late afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) I washed two cars today One was black and one was blue, OK ? I might do another tomorrow And that's blue too Do you follow ? Think I'm going lockdown loopy Edited April 12, 2020 by ATTAK Z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I've changed oil in 4 cars across the family so far - 2 more to go.... all with a wash and wax and some half-arsed de-contamination of paint after. (when they don't even WASH the car for 2 years it's a bit of a long painful process!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 11/04/2020 at 18:19, davey_83 said: Can anyone spot the mechanical change?...... The wood has gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Bingo, with a new battery. The wife's Nissan Note a few weeks back needed a new battery, so the Sunny stepped up and became a donor for a while. That's sure keeping you busy pal with oil changes and cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 My scrubbing video, please excuse the monotone Brummie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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