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In loving memory picture car ghetto3/13/2024 (Base level rules still apply even for the jalopies - no leaning on painted surfaces, no hand prints, etc. Cars in either category get the extra level of attention they deserve. Not as brief as I hoped, but curious what other’s thoughts are on this approach.Īccumulator - Yeah, we have a very small handful of people that keep their car what I would consider Autopian clean, while I’d have to think long and hard if I’ve seen cars come through that are actually Autopian Detailed. This is part of why I use ONR - it’s cheap, and I feel like I’m not leaving a coating of some super durable film someone else would struggle to clean off. I wouldn’t do this on a car where it’s clear the owner takes care of things, as I’d let them choose what they’re treating underhood with. The end result is everything just looking refreshed, but not overly detailed (not used-car lot slimed). Then after that, I’ll wipe everything down with ONR. This works well to clean things like corrugated boots and such. What I’ve found can be a pretty streamlined way to tidy up general dirt and grime: After degreasing the engine after repairs, I’ll simply mist the area/plastics with windshield washer fluid and blow it off with compressed air. My goal is so when the customer goes to add washer fluid, they’ll see their car was cleaned/worked on with intention, not just knocked out as quick as possible. They’re not paying for underhood details, it’s just I hate leaving the cars as dirty as they were. When doing bigger dollar repairs, I like to try and tidy up the under hood when I’m done. The cars I see are typically far from Autopian. Short version - I work in auto repair, not detailing. I wrote and re-wrote this a few times, but for fear of including more than people would care about, decided to wipe it clean and try to keep it brief. I guess this is a bit of a visit to the Autopian Confessional.
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