Detail King® Auto Detailing Methods & Procedures Online Guide

Detail King® Engine Cleaning, Wash Up and Preparation

1. Evaluate the condition of the vehicle by walking around and noting all damage, scratches or aftermarket items that could be damaged in the washing or subsequent tasks. Bring any notable items to the attention of the owner if possible.
2. Determine what chemicals or special brushes needed to facilitate cleaning.
3. Engine cleaning precautions.
   • Using a plastic bag, cover the alternator or generator along with distributor cap if exposed.
   • Use WD40 to coat any electrical wires or connections to insure that the vehicle will start following the engine cleaning.
4. Use the power washer to wet the engine components including the firewall and inside wheel wells. Apply the engine degreaser of choice: either Detail King® Citrus Cleaner & Degreaser or Green Stuff Magnum Degreaser; spray the material on a cool engine. Allow to set up for 30 seconds and wash the dirt from the engine firewall and fender wells using various brushes and the power washer. Following the washing of the engine remove the plastic bags making sure that no foreign item are in the compartment and start the vehicle; allow it to run for a couple of minutes to remove any excess water from the electrical components.
5. Check for bugs, spray with bug remover and scrub using a Bug Sponge or soft bristle body brush.
6. Wheel wells are next, rinse with the power washer and use the appropriate brushes & Special Force to remove the grime. Check for tar on the wheels at this time. Also clean tires with the Tire & WW Cleaner scrubbing with the appropriate brushes to remove all dirt build-up, grease and road grime.
7. Scrub and clean all exterior vinyl trim and moldings.
8. Clean inside the gas door along with the door jams using Special Force or Magic Cleaner then rinse with the power washer carefully.
9. Scrub any remaining items on the exterior such as tonno covers vinyl roofs etc.
10. Rinse the remaining painted surfaces of any dust or debris.
11. Wash the vehicle from the top to the bottom rinsing the wash mitt regularly using care to not spread grit around the car.
12. Rinse and then clay the remaining painted surfaces; use the Detail King® Medium clay bar and Wonder Lube Clay Lubricant. Rinsing once again following the claying process. Keep in mind that usually the flat top body panels of the vehicle may require more time with the claying process. If you drop the clay bar do not use it again, it is contaminated and will scratch the paint. A good idea is to break the clay bar in half so that you always have a piece on hand.
13. Dry the vehicle using the appropriate material such as microfiber towels, a water blade or chamois. You can also use your air compressor to remove water from crevices and bezels.
14. Next remove tar using Detail King® Tar Remover on a Turkish towel. Spray tar remover on towel and then rub affected areas.