1999 Mazda Protege LX

[mr.haributo]

Engine Detail

This was a first time detail on the engine and you can definitely tell by the pictures.

• Tools and Products
  • Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer
  • Megs D103 APC+, 4:1
  • Megs Slide Lock Detail Brush
  • Costco MicroFiber
  • Megs D170 Hyper Dressing, 3:1
  
  

• Process
  • Pressure wash under hood and engine from a safe distance (i.e. ~2-3' away with constant movement, never lingering in one area).
  • Spray area w/ APC+ and let dwell.
  • Agitate dirty areas with brush.
  • Repeat pressure washing.
  • Dry with dedicated microfiber.
  • Start car to aid in drying process. Let idle for a few minutes.
  • Spray area w/ HD and let dwell. Wipe off excess.
  
  

Before




After

[Markus Kleis]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

Looks fantastic, nice work!

[Nappers]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

WoW, great turn around on that engine!

Looks better than new!

Good show

[mr.haributo]

Multitasking

Wheel Well Detail and Rotor/Pad Change

It was time to change the front pads and rotors - I said the heck with it and also detailed the wheels, wells, suspension, and brakes.

• Tools and Products
  • Same as engine detail list above plus some other brushes.
  
  

• Process
  • Similar to engine detail listed above.
  
  

Old rotor and pads.


New rotor and pads.


New and used pads.




Good ole APC+.


Still dripping wet.

[Carfire]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

Nice Job!!
Looks Great!!
Great Job on the Engine!!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

The engine looks great.
Nice work on both jobs.

[R0N1N]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

WOW, great result. It looks fantastic!!

[mr.haributo]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

Thanks, everyone.

[Nappers]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

Wheel wells look great. Doing them just adds that extra sparkle to a detail. I love cars that have the plastic wheel wells!

Good show

[MrCLRider]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

I seen that last pic and said, "WOW", looks very good!

[Maserati Mario]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

Nice job!

[cnfowler]

Re: 1999 Mazda Protege LX

Awesome job on the suspension components. They look great. The engine detail was pretty darn good, too. Makes me want to tackle my pickup.