Peleg's Guide to Detailing - Page 28

Peleg · 07-02-2007, 11:51 AM

The Brick: PM sent!

SNE2040 · 07-02-2007, 01:14 PM

my car has the same problem... only worst! lol

Peleg · 07-02-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SNE2040

my car has the same problem... only worst! lol

Dremmel tool, fine polishing tip, fine polish or wheel polish.

My co worker just did that on his BMW and said it worked very well.

JiveMasterT · 07-07-2007, 12:48 PM

The P21s Wheel Cleaner Gel - are you supposed to cut that with water?

***Pkskull77*** · 07-07-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JiveMasterT

The P21s Wheel Cleaner Gel - are you supposed to cut that with water?

NO, you want it to be thick so it sticks to the rims.

***Pkskull77*** · 07-07-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Peleg

Dremmel tool, fine polishing tip, fine polish or wheel polish.

My co worker just did that on his BMW and said it worked very well.

Take the wheels off, and work on one rim a night, while watching tv. Clean the rims in conventional fashion, and than use clay to clean out the pitting (black spots.) Once your done I would drop some wax on the rims to prevent further pitting. Overall the key is patience, it takes a lot of work to get rid of them all, but if you take your time it will come out well.

JiveMasterT · 07-08-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pkskull77

NO, you want it to be thick so it sticks to the rims.

Thanks. And I just leave it on for 2 hours then come hose it off? Do I need to aggitate it at all?

2nedSTI · 07-08-2007, 01:07 PM

Hey Peleg, how can I clean the red coat on the manifold? I have some black hand and fingerprints on there from working under the hood and cant find a way to get rid of them, what would you reccommend?

haroman311 · 07-08-2007, 01:14 PM

ive heard that clay bar can get it off. id try that before id start dremeling my wheels

***Pkskull77*** · 07-09-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JiveMasterT

Thanks. And I just leave it on for 2 hours then come hose it off? Do I need to aggitate it at all?

I usually spray it on, and leave it for a bit (2 hours is doable, but you don't need that much time). Make sure your not in the sun, or else it will just dry up.

Wash it off with a hose, and than clean it will a cotton towel, a car wash soap. Make sure you use a new towel for each wheel. Rinse that soap off and you should be good to go.

***Pkskull77*** · 07-09-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by haroman311

ive heard that clay bar can get it off. id try that before id start dremeling my wheels

Clay definently works, and I would never, I mean never, dremel rims. The STI rims are painted, if you abuse it, they will start to look like crap.

Peleg · 07-13-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2nedSTI

Hey Peleg, how can I clean the red coat on the manifold? I have some black hand and fingerprints on there from working under the hood and cant find a way to get rid of them, what would you reccommend?

Some hot water, P21S or Autoglym engine degreaser or you can even try the "Orange" cleaner spray from the grocery store that is based on orange oil.

Scrub with a brush and hose it off.

Check the engine detailing guide on page 2 of this post.

Peleg · 07-13-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by haroman311

ive heard that clay bar can get it off. id try that before id start dremeling my wheels

I agree with that, just be prepared for the claybar not being able to take that stuff off.

Peleg · 07-13-2007, 08:16 AM

No, I'm not crazy.

The undercarriage is where most of us don't even look. I give it a good zip of water when I detail, but that's about it.

As you know, the axle boots, AKA CV boots collect all the road debris, salts, sand and everything else out there. With time these contaminants cause punctures in the boots and then it's a new CV boot job or a new axle.

Here is how I came about this idea. The Boots are rubber, since they have to be flexible.

You can wash them, clean them and then PROTECT THEM.

Here is what I have in mind:

1 bottle of water, 1 bottle of P21S all purpose cleaner, Sonus Total Eclipse.

A. Spray the boots with water.

B. Spray the boots with P21S. As you know, P21S is water based and does a great job in cleaning engines parts. This will get all the grime and dirt away without damaging the boot like petroleum based products would overtime.

C. Hose off the boots with water again.

D. Dry them with a rug.

E. Spray the boots with Sonus Total Eclipse or your favorite rubber/plastic protection spray. This will protect from dirt and heat.

I just wanted to get some opinions on this and see what you guys think.

I'm going to try this soon. (Pictures to follow)

**boondocksaint** · 07-13-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Peleg

E. Spray the boots with Sonus Total Eclipse or your favorite rubber/plastic protection spray. This will protect from dirt and heat.

Would that 303 Aerospace stuff work well for this, do you think?

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2nedSTI STI Driver Car: 04 STI WRB/GLD Fav Mod: HKS Carbon-Ti Location: Ohio Posts: 265 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Hey Peleg, how can I clean the red coat on the manifold? I have some black hand and fingerprints on there from working under the hood and cant find a way to get rid of them, what would you reccommend?

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07-13-2007, 08:16 AM	#419
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,921 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Axle boot detail No, I'm not crazy. The undercarriage is where most of us don't even look. I give it a good zip of water when I detail, but that's about it. As you know, the axle boots, AKA CV boots collect all the road debris, salts, sand and everything else out there. With time these contaminants cause punctures in the boots and then it's a new CV boot job or a new axle. Here is how I came about this idea. The Boots are rubber, since they have to be flexible. You can wash them, clean them and then PROTECT THEM. Here is what I have in mind: 1 bottle of water, 1 bottle of P21S all purpose cleaner, Sonus Total Eclipse. A. Spray the boots with water. B. Spray the boots with P21S. As you know, P21S is water based and does a great job in cleaning engines parts. This will get all the grime and dirt away without damaging the boot like petroleum based products would overtime. C. Hose off the boots with water again. D. Dry them with a rug. E. Spray the boots with Sonus Total Eclipse or your favorite rubber/plastic protection spray. This will protect from dirt and heat. I just wanted to get some opinions on this and see what you guys think. I'm going to try this soon. (Pictures to follow)