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Jun 13, 2006 | 07:15 AM

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z350boy

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Originally Posted by CelticPride2

LOL...fair enough. This is exactly why I'm trying to get other peoples' input first. Obviously, it's not good for me to just open the hood, grab a hose, and start blasting away.

In all seriousness, I was considering just using some Simple-Green-Automotive-soaked rags and carefully wiping down all the places that are particularly dirty (top of the plenum, engine/fluid covers, etc.), then doing the same with a water-soaked rag to rinse. Thoughts?

If you want your car to star when you are finished I would suggest wrapping the MAF in plastic and sealing with duct tape. I would also wrap your afetrmarket filter (ie JWT). Just my

Jun 13, 2006 | 07:56 AM

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Assuming you don't have a pop charger or a CAI, is there anything that should be covered up? And is it okay if I don't have a leaf blower?

The leaf blower is a key step. It prevents water spots. Also prevents water from sitting in the engine bay.

Jun 13, 2006 | 08:18 AM

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The leaf blower is a key step. It prevents water spots. Also prevents water from sitting in the engine bay.

Okay. So is there anything I should cover up or that I should not get water on?

Jun 13, 2006 | 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by z350boy

If you want your car to star when you are finished I would suggest wrapping the MAF in plastic and sealing with duct tape. I would also wrap your afetrmarket filter (ie JWT). Just my

Thanks...not sure If I'm going to actually use a water spray, but if I do, the MAF and the JWT will definitely get sealed up watertight.

Man...the things I do to make one little polished strut bar look better. (can't be putting shiny new mods in a filthy engine bay...LOL)

Jun 16, 2006 | 05:57 AM

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Can you use that Mother's Back to Black on the side view mirror trim where it looks like black plastic? The wax doesnt seem to take to that location well. Any advice on the plastic exterior of the car?