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Cleaning Engine Compartment
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Cleaning Engine Compartment
Hey Guys,
There is probably a thread already on this topic so forgive me. I just got my 2011 E63 and the engine compartment is pretty clean, but not brand new clean.
I honestly havent't attempted such a clean in a very long time.
Any advice on effective, YET SAFE, ways to make it sparkle?
Thanks in advance!
There is probably a thread already on this topic so forgive me. I just got my 2011 E63 and the engine compartment is pretty clean, but not brand new clean.
I honestly havent't attempted such a clean in a very long time.
Any advice on effective, YET SAFE, ways to make it sparkle?
Thanks in advance!
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I just use WD40 and wipe off after .It will keep rust away,, but my car is 26 years old so not to botherd about it doing any damage to my paint .Also squirt some in the holes of the chassis.Uesd this for years without a problem .
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I would go back to the dealer and ask them to comp you on a full detail.
If that doesn't work. I would pay for a full Mercedes detail that includes engine reconditioning. Price at my dealer costs $299. I would not recommend trying to detail your engine due to it being a complicated piece of machinery and you might get something wet where it needs to be dry at all times.
It's worth the money to bring your beast to your standards.
Good luck.
If that doesn't work. I would pay for a full Mercedes detail that includes engine reconditioning. Price at my dealer costs $299. I would not recommend trying to detail your engine due to it being a complicated piece of machinery and you might get something wet where it needs to be dry at all times.
It's worth the money to bring your beast to your standards.
Good luck.
Hey Guys,
There is probably a thread already on this topic so forgive me. I just got my 2011 E63 and the engine compartment is pretty clean, but not brand new clean.
I honestly havent't attempted such a clean in a very long time.
Any advice on effective, YET SAFE, ways to make it sparkle?
Thanks in advance!
There is probably a thread already on this topic so forgive me. I just got my 2011 E63 and the engine compartment is pretty clean, but not brand new clean.
I honestly havent't attempted such a clean in a very long time.
Any advice on effective, YET SAFE, ways to make it sparkle?
Thanks in advance!
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I would go back to the dealer and ask them to comp you on a full detail.
If that doesn't work. I would pay for a full Mercedes detail that includes engine reconditioning. Price at my dealer costs $299. I would not recommend trying to detail your engine due to it being a complicated piece of machinery and you might get something wet where it needs to be dry at all times.
It's worth the money to bring your beast to your standards.
Good luck.
If that doesn't work. I would pay for a full Mercedes detail that includes engine reconditioning. Price at my dealer costs $299. I would not recommend trying to detail your engine due to it being a complicated piece of machinery and you might get something wet where it needs to be dry at all times.
It's worth the money to bring your beast to your standards.
Good luck.
Thanks!
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Spray it down with Simple Green, wait about a minute and then hose it off. Either be careful in keeping it off the ECU or put a piece of plastic over it.
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I wouldn't go to the dealer for a detail.... I don't even let them wash my car when I get service.
I had my E55 detailed by a guy named DJ Mayo, who travels the country detailing Ferraris and other exotics. The difference was amazing. My old car was black, and he measured the paint and took out all of the scratches, then he sealed and protected the paint. It was expensive, but worth every penny. Through him, and reading, I became good at maintaining my car, and the paint.
A real detail by a professional will be more expensive, but be worth it. The guys at the dealer, or some car wash will destroy your car (I have seen the damage many of these guys can do).
Here is a link to the thread on my E55 detail/recondition.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-pictures.html
I bought it used, and the damage was already done. I researched a good detailer, and luckily, DJ lived near me.
By the way, I buy all of my stuff from Detailed Image, and they are awesome. I use some of the least expensive products on there, and the results are amazing. They also have detailed write-ups on how to detail, and have a section on engines. http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/
Good luck, but don't take your car to the dealer!!
I had my E55 detailed by a guy named DJ Mayo, who travels the country detailing Ferraris and other exotics. The difference was amazing. My old car was black, and he measured the paint and took out all of the scratches, then he sealed and protected the paint. It was expensive, but worth every penny. Through him, and reading, I became good at maintaining my car, and the paint.
A real detail by a professional will be more expensive, but be worth it. The guys at the dealer, or some car wash will destroy your car (I have seen the damage many of these guys can do).
Here is a link to the thread on my E55 detail/recondition.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-pictures.html
I bought it used, and the damage was already done. I researched a good detailer, and luckily, DJ lived near me.
By the way, I buy all of my stuff from Detailed Image, and they are awesome. I use some of the least expensive products on there, and the results are amazing. They also have detailed write-ups on how to detail, and have a section on engines. http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/
Good luck, but don't take your car to the dealer!!
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Here is the thing to consider. When you have the dealer detail your cars and something goes wrong with either your car or detail. You just ask the dealer to replace it, repair or redo it and you know you have MBusa behind you weather it's warranty or not.
Now think about those mom and papa store screw up say your ECU when detailing your car, who you going to call?
Just sayin.
Now think about those mom and papa store screw up say your ECU when detailing your car, who you going to call?
Just sayin.
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Simple Green will simply f*ck up aluminum. Don't spray that crap anywhere you cannot carefully and very quickly remove all residue. You couldn't pay me to spray it under my hood.
That is no joke.
That is no joke.
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Here is the thing to consider. When you have the dealer detail your cars and something goes wrong with either your car or detail. You just ask the dealer to replace it, repair or redo it and you know you have MBusa behind you weather it's warranty or not.
Now think about those mom and papa store screw up say your ECU when detailing your car, who you going to call?
Just sayin.
Now think about those mom and papa store screw up say your ECU when detailing your car, who you going to call?
Just sayin.
I wouldn't let some dude at a dealership touch my paint. Those guys have no idea how to remove paint imperfections, they just buff and leave swirls all over.
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So I think my best option lies somewhere in the middle. I will see if they can detail the engine compartment but not the outside body or paint.
At least if anything goes wrong mechanically under the hood from their actions they are on the hook.
And I wont have to deal with them effing up my paint with swirls and such.
At least if anything goes wrong mechanically under the hood from their actions they are on the hook.
And I wont have to deal with them effing up my paint with swirls and such.
