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    Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

    OK, so I've read a few threads regarding rinseless engine washing. Being that I am a nervous wreck about getting a hose under my hood, I decided to give the rinseless method a go. I haven't cleaned under my hood in about a year and a half, so it was mostly dust and some dirt.

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    Process
    Spray down with ONR diluted in a spray bottle
    Spray dirtier areas with APC 4:1
    Scrub with brush
    Spray down with ONR
    Wipe dry what I could reach with microfiber
    Spray HD (diluted between 3:1 and 2:1), let dwell for a few minutes
    Wipe dry with microfiber
    UQW on catalysts and strut bars

    Stand back and admire the work!

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    All in all, I think it turned out quite well. It's definitely not perfect, but it's not a show car, so that's okay. And considering this was my first time doing a rinseless anything, I was rather pleased. Please feel free to comment. Thanks for looking!
    Shane
    1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

    If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin
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    Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

    I would agree that it turned out quite well. Nice job!
    Michael


    Talent hits a target no-one else can hit; genius hits targets no-one else can see. - Schopenhauer

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    • #3
      Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

      Looks very good. Keep up the good work.
      quality creates its own demand

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      • #4
        Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

        I do this quite a bit, actually. For a daily driver, doing a manual wipe down with APC+ followed by Hyper Dressing is good enough. It gets to about 95% of the dirt and gunk, and that's good enough for the average DD.

        For a show car, a more thorough job makes sense.

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        • #5
          Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

          I work part time at a Toyota dealer, and thats how they somethimes clean engines on used cars.

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          • #6
            Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

            You've given this "newb" a much appreciated game plan for his cleaning his engine.

            I was confused about whether ONR and a m/f would be enough to take APC off the engine surface. No experience. And fear of staining something.
            Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.
            by John Wooden

            '88 Honda

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            • #7
              Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

              Looks good.

              If your looking for a little more cleaning power in the future without involving the hose then try dipping your brush in a bucket of soap and water and then proceed with agitation.

              And after you spray the Hyperdressing and let it sit for a few minutes, wipe down with a rag soaked in Hyperdressing and not just a dry one. Seems to help spread out the dressing smoother.
              Nick
              Tucker's Detailing Services
              815-954-0773
              2012 Ford Transit Connect

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              • #8
                Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

                Originally posted by Tuck91 View Post
                If your looking for a little more cleaning power in the future without involving the hose then try dipping your brush in a bucket of soap and water and then proceed with agitation.

                And after you spray the Hyperdressing and let it sit for a few minutes, wipe down with a rag soaked in Hyperdressing and not just a dry one. Seems to help spread out the dressing smoother.
                Thanks for the advice Nick! I'll keep that in mind for next time.
                Shane
                1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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                  Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

                  CieraSL
                  great looking struts & plastic & hoses too

                  Keep it up
                  it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

                  detailing blog

                  http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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                  • #10
                    Re: Cleaning an engine with just ONR, APC, and Hyper Dressing

                    CieraSL, how did you have the ONR diluted?
                    2011 Infiniti G37S 6MT
                    Black Obsidian

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