Over the CNY holidays...

Took the chairs out...wash and sun dry

Add sound proofing, deadening and absorbing material everywhere

Removed front bumper...repair broken mounting, tighten loose bits and pieces in the engine bay

Clayed, polish and waxed...clean clean clean and more cleaning everywhere

Presenting my new old car...1st batch CBU Swift from 2005...ori paint work

Totally different driving experience now...so much lower noise floor...door closes with a solid "thud"...so happy so much better than before...

Yes... rinsed thoroughly...so it's OK.

10 years of dirt and grime, and aftermath of 3 babies...steam cleaning won't cut it IMHO.

DIY material costs about RM 400. Bought from Brothers.

I know a bit about controlling noise and vibration...hence didn't overkill like the shops. Used only 6 sheets of sound deadening, 4 meters of "D" rubber, some electrician tape, a few squirts of WD-40, and 1 pillow.

I didn't check FC...I find myself driving faster now because of the lower noise.

PS... did some paint touch up and dent "repair" too...minor scratches can be fixed with polishing.

This post has been edited by dwRK: Feb 16 2016, 08:55 AM