Author Topic: Ripsnort, Busted (Read 1054 times)

funkedup · « **on:** June 02, 2003, 04:39:33 PM »

http://agw.warbirdsiii.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=20979

Ripsnort · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2003, 04:45:25 PM »

Shhh! At least those guys appreciate a full detail!

Alittle off topic, but guess what business I'm thinking of starting my own business in.....

straffo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2003, 04:46:24 PM »

damned red X
http://www.chez.com/jacky/images/cars/bmw-3/view.html

Ripsnort · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2003, 04:46:58 PM »

OWWWW! That hurt my eyes Straffo!

funkedup · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2003, 04:51:06 PM »

So if I drive up there will you detail it for me?

In California we don't detail our own cars. The Good Lord saw fit to bless us with these wonderful people we call "Mexicans".

They work hard, don't ask for much money, and they love shiny cars.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2003, 04:53:02 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
So if I drive up there will you detail it for me?

I added alittle subliminal message for you on the second to last post.

I'll offer you the same deal I offer everyone else...I'll put the product on, you take it off. In other words, I polish and wax it, you remove the stuff. I don't fish for people, I teach people to fish.

We can do your car together in about 3 hours easy(Since its white, white "tells no tales")

funkedup · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2003, 04:53:23 PM »

BTW what are your recommendations for products to use for detailing under the hood?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:06:07 PM »

Funked, since I'm relatively new into the "OCD" of detailing (I was just a wash and wax guy before), I' haven't had an engine bay in need of more than general maintenance that I do for my car. Griots Vinyl and rubber cleaner is what I use to maintain it. However, for a job alittle tougher, this is note from a friend who has also used Griots products (http://www.griotsgarage.com)

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Bought the Griot's Garage Engine cleaner kit about a month ago, this package came with Griot's Engine cleaner (35oz + Fine sprayer), Engine Gloss (spray can), and 4 detail brushes (brass, aluminum, nylon, and horse hair in tooth brush size).

Unfortunately I have been extra lazy recently and have not been taking pictures of the process, or perhaps it's because I dropped my last camera and broke the optics and I've been extremely [Oops!] about taking pictures with it...But I did not take the before picture as well as the process. However, I've taken a few after pictures here, bear with me eh?

First of all, the application of the cleaner was fairly easy. The only thing to keep in mind is that you should mask off whatever you don't want to get wet. I masked off the brake fluid reservoir (brake fluid is VERY sensitive to moisture) and the ABS controllers, as well as the diagnostic port, positive battery terminal and the ECIS cold air intake. I just used plastic saran wraps, wet the rubber edges/seals with some good o' fashion spit, and wrapped the electronics with it. Then, while engine is still warm from my little spirited drive earlier, I sprayed on the engine cleaner and agitated the plastic rubber part with the nylon brush and the metal/aluminum part with the brass brush. Used a little extra elbow grease around the shock/strut towers because a lot of dirt and oil has settled there. I think my engine was still too hot, since SOME of the engine cleaner started to evaporate around the engine block. I let the engine cleaner sit for about 5 minutes and rinse off with light, gentle flow of water. Afterwards I did a quick wipe down with a 100% terry cotton (probably should've gotten Griot's disposable wipedown towels) and let the car dry under the sun for about half an hour with the hood up. Good thing I live in Sunny So. Cal.

After a quick inspection to ensure most engine components are dried, I removed the saran wrap except for the one covering the ECIS intake, did another, more thourough wipedown with a cotten terry, and sprayed the Engine Gloss on. I tried to be careful around the edges of the engine, trying not to get any of this stuff on the clearcoated surfaces...But the spray is very fine and will get blown around by any turbulence in the air. It's best to cover the fenders and front bumper when you use this. I washed the car afterwards right away and did not notice any oversprays. Went over the engine once, noticed the spray was forming some very odd patterns on the plastics and not drying uniformly. So I panicked and started going wild with the engine gloss, trying to get an even spray and a more even result...Well, it turned out that wasn't necessary, the gloss dries evenly and will produce a matte but very nice satiny finish. Overall I am very happy with Griot's engine cleaner product, it was very easy to apply and clean off, produced a very clean engine and the engine gloss made the engine look BRAND NEW. It's hard to imagine this car is almost 2 years old now. Next up? Griot's undercarriage spray. It's time to clean up the wheel wells and underneath the car.

Dowding · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:11:37 PM »

What is that thing on the front of your car? Remove it. Immediately.

aknimitz · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:13:44 PM »

Gotta agree with Dowding on this one - immediately!

Dowding · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:18:14 PM »

Is it some elaborate device to stop thieves from nicking your engine?

Nice place you got there Ripsnort. Are those tiles on the walls?

Kind of spoilt by the noodle extension lying across your drive, though.

funkedup · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:20:04 PM »

Geezus Dowding don't use up all your ammo in one burst. Let him reply, then zap him again!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:20:07 PM »

Believe me, I probably hate that bra more than you do...but its a necessity with the highway and 18-wheelers that I pass on a daily basis (Rock chips) It comes off when I Concours the car, needless to say.

mason22 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:21:53 PM »

yer gonna rub off yer clear coat before ya know it!

lookin sweet.

funkedup · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2003, 05:23:20 PM »

Well you can cover it up and it will keep the paint nice. But what good is nice paint if you can't see it?

BUT

If they salt the roads or you live right on the ocean, it's a no brainer. If you don't prevent chips, they will rust, and they will ruin your car.

Where I live we just don't have rust on cars, so it's a non-issue. I get chips on my cars, and I ignore the small ones and touch up the big ones. But in a lot of places it makes sense to protect the nose.