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 Car Care and Detailing [V4], Caring for your car apprearance

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efaceninja
post Sep 4 2014, 03:40 PM

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Ok, new question.. i watched quite a lot of video and some articles on engine bay cleaning. They always pointed out "cover the electric parts, cover the sensitive part, protect the electronics"... well.. what exactly are those electronic parts that we should pay attention to??

So far from what I've understand, the distribution box and air filter/intake inlet need to cover up. And btw distribution box is the one with 4 wires leading up to spark plug? Always hear "cover up electronics parts" but the problem is, i can't confidently recognize those electronic parts (yet). So need sifus advice.. hopefully can list out the component name that should be covered up, and i try to research what are those and how does it looks like and where is it located in my car.
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post Sep 4 2014, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(efaceninja @ Sep 4 2014, 03:40 PM)
Ok, new question.. i watched quite a lot of video and some articles on engine bay cleaning.  They always pointed out "cover the electric parts, cover the sensitive part, protect the electronics"... well.. what exactly are those electronic parts that we should pay attention to??

So far from what I've understand, the distribution box and air filter/intake inlet need to cover up. And btw distribution box is the one with 4 wires leading up to spark plug? Always hear "cover up electronics parts" but the problem is, i can't confidently recognize those electronic parts (yet). So need sifus advice.. hopefully can list out the component name that should be covered up, and i try to research what are those and how does it looks like and where is it located in my car.
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what car are you driving. Post a photo of your engine back here. Many sifu will guide you.
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post Sep 4 2014, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(efaceninja @ Sep 4 2014, 03:40 PM)
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Just use common sense. For a start, just cover those parts/areas that you think don't like water, eg. exposed wire connectors/junctions, any 'boxes' that you think water can seep in and contain electronics/electrical stuffs, etc. (oh...and if water can go inside the air intake then you have a much bigger things to worry about mate tongue.gif ). And if you're using a degreaser, you'd also need to cover those moving parts that require grease to work properly.

Time to learn about your engine assembly and whats inside the engine compartment and also how they work.... rolleyes.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Sep 4 2014, 03:45 PM)
what car are you driving. Post a photo of your engine back here. Many sifu will guide you.
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Sep 4 2014, 04:00 PM)
Just use common sense. For a start, just cover those parts/areas that you think don't like water, eg. exposed wire connectors/junctions, any 'boxes' that you think water can seep in and contain electronics/electrical stuffs, etc. (oh...and if water can go inside the air intake then you have a much bigger things to worry about mate tongue.gif ). And if you're using a degreaser, you'd also need to cover those moving parts that require grease to work properly.

Time to learn about your engine assembly and whats inside the engine compartment and also how they work.... rolleyes.gif
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Lols if i use my common sense, i would've covered almost all the things in engine bay and ended up washing the plastic bags (which is covering the whole engine bay).. because my commom sense tells me "DON'T SPRAY WATER INTO/ONTO ENGINE! ITS DANGEROUS!"

ok ok maybe I'll take photos of the engine bay, close up photos of any parts that i suspect need cover up, post it right back here and wait sifus' comment.

As for engine dressing, beside Meg Hyper Dressing, what's the alternative?
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post Sep 4 2014, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(efaceninja @ Sep 4 2014, 04:55 PM)
Lols if i use my common sense, i would've covered almost all the things in engine bay and ended up washing the plastic bags (which is covering the whole engine bay).. because my commom sense tells me "DON'T SPRAY WATER INTO/ONTO ENGINE! ITS DANGEROUS!"

As for engine dressing, beside Meg Hyper Dressing, what's the alternative?
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Aiyoo...if you think like that ah...then don't drive when it rains and, when you do, go over all the puddles very very slowly because all the water would be splashing about and enter the engine bay wooohhh...try open the hood and have a look at the engine after you've driven through heavy rain....hahaha.

But, seriously, most modern engines are quite 'water proofed'....quite safe.
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post Sep 4 2014, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(efaceninja @ Sep 4 2014, 04:55 PM)
Lols if i use my common sense, i would've covered almost all the things in engine bay and ended up washing the plastic bags (which is covering the whole engine bay).. because my commom sense tells me "DON'T SPRAY WATER INTO/ONTO ENGINE! ITS DANGEROUS!"

ok ok maybe I'll take photos of the engine bay, close up photos of any parts that i suspect need cover up, post it right back here and wait sifus' comment.

As for engine dressing, beside Meg Hyper Dressing, what's the alternative?
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tires dressing will do the job as well...all dressing attract dust though brows.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 06:32 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Sep 4 2014, 04:00 PM)
Just use common sense. For a start, just cover those parts/areas that you think don't like water, eg. exposed wire connectors/junctions, any 'boxes' that you think water can seep in and contain electronics/electrical stuffs, etc. (oh...and if water can go inside the air intake then you have a much bigger things to worry about mate tongue.gif ). And if you're using a degreaser, you'd also need to cover those moving parts that require grease to work properly.

Time to learn about your engine assembly and whats inside the engine compartment and also how they work.... rolleyes.gif
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this.

being interested in cars/car enthusiast definitely help a TON in this nod.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 06:32 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Sep 4 2014, 05:34 PM)
tires dressing will do the job as well...all dressing attract dust though  brows.gif
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i can attest to that; My engine bay is dusty/dirty as hell now...

will give it a wash again soon biggrin.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Sep 4 2014, 05:34 PM)
tires dressing will do the job as well...all dressing attract dust though  brows.gif
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Sep 4 2014, 06:32 PM)
i can attest to that; My engine bay is dusty/dirty as hell now...

will give it a wash again soon biggrin.gif
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dressing = attract dust

What should we use (as alternative to dressing product) for keeping our engine look at it's best? Need recommendation please. Thanks notworthy.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 06:47 PM

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QUOTE(roxx @ Sep 4 2014, 06:44 PM)
dressing = attract dust

What should we use (as alternative to dressing product) for keeping our engine look at it's best? Need recommendation please. Thanks  notworthy.gif
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nothing.

because regular detailing stuff wouldn't stand the heat, and those that would will have an oil film and that's what attract more dust/dirt.
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post Sep 4 2014, 07:03 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Sep 4 2014, 06:47 PM)
nothing.

because regular detailing stuff wouldn't stand the heat, and those that would will have an oil film and that's what attract more dust/dirt.
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Lol.. I knew it.. cry.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 07:17 PM

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Well....well....do i have a surprise for you all. Wait ah...need to be on my laptop for that....
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post Sep 4 2014, 07:22 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Sep 4 2014, 07:17 PM)
Well....well....do i have a surprise for you all. Wait ah...need to be on my laptop for that....
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drool.gif drool.gif drool.gif
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post Sep 4 2014, 07:24 PM

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Well....well....do i have a surprise for you all. Wait ah...need to be on my laptop for that....
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Surprise? I like surprise.. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif

Faster Faster..
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post Sep 4 2014, 08:01 PM

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Quick question .. pg quick detailer set come with pg wonderclay no ????
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post Sep 4 2014, 08:04 PM

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QUOTE(d_scientist @ Sep 4 2014, 08:01 PM)
Quick question .. pg quick detailer set come with pg wonderclay no ????
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Saw at AEON Big MValley they're selling in a pack (QD + Clay)

Now not sure still got or not. RM35 If I can remember correctly..
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post Sep 4 2014, 08:10 PM

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What number har the wonderclay inside? It's not written on the box but clay is green colour
efaceninja
post Sep 4 2014, 08:11 PM

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QUOTE(d_scientist @ Sep 4 2014, 08:01 PM)
Quick question .. pg quick detailer set come with pg wonderclay no ????
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QUOTE(roxx @ Sep 4 2014, 08:04 PM)
Saw at AEON Big MValley they're selling in a pack (QD + Clay)

Now not sure still got or not. RM35 If I can remember correctly..
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i saw that PG quick detailer set too, been looking all over the box but found no info on which clay is it, (no.1 or no.2?). i remember is RM 39.90 at AEON Wangsa maju.
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post Sep 4 2014, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(efaceninja @ Sep 4 2014, 08:11 PM)
i saw that PG quick detailer set too, been looking all over the box but found no info on which clay is it, (no.1 or no.2?).  i remember is RM 39.90 at AEON Wangsa maju.
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It's green colour. So i suspect number 2
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QUOTE(d_scientist @ Sep 4 2014, 08:10 PM)
What number har the wonderclay inside? It's not written on the box but clay is green colour
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QUOTE(efaceninja @ Sep 4 2014, 08:11 PM)
i saw that PG quick detailer set too, been looking all over the box but found no info on which clay is it, (no.1 or no.2?).  i remember is RM 39.90 at AEON Wangsa maju.
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Clay no 2.. Green color.. nod.gif

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