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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Any write-ups on engine bay cleaning (searched)

https://www.rx7club.com/search.php?s...der=descending (couldn't find it in the search)

I have some castrol degreaser and ready with multiple size brushes

what to cover and not get wet?
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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I am a firm believer in having a detailing shop do the initial cleaning. Call around and you will prolly get quotes from 25 - 75 depending on how much "detailing" you want done.

The last 2 times at different places it was $25 and took them, with a low pressure washer, @ 45 minutes - 1 hour. Here is the advantage. They have the proper equipment, know or are told what to cover (ignitors, altinator, and plug the air intake) and their shop floor get all the greese, grime, and dirt. Lacking a good washer, I bet you are lookng at 2 - 4 hours just to get the major filth off with a degreeser and multiple brushes. Don't forget to wash down your driveway.

Having it done allows you to spend that 2 - 4 hours detailing to the perfection you want along with a Dremil or OOOO steel wool shine on the metal.

Not lazy here but a tidge on the why should I get all wet and dirty when a few bucks passes it on.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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hmm, my friends work at a dealership cleaning cars, i could get a discounted detailing from them

but i usually do cleanings myself i spend 2-3 hours washing the car when i wax it...i'll see whats up with my friends.

in the meantime, anyone got anymore tips?
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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oops double post...
here's sum 7 wallpapers
http://www.mazda.co.jp/history/rx7/J...ent/wallp.html

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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Just cover all the main electronics, connectors and so on and take it to a pressure washer or use an air compressor with a pressure wash gun. Im going to buy one soon and wash mine, there like 40 bucks but you have to have a comressor of corse.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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oh yeah, i forgot to add we do have a pressure washer

I'll prolly do it tomorrow morning....i'll take sum before and after pics
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