I'm also an auto detailer and have been for about 11 years and am ranked as one of the best in the Twin Cities. The average joe doesnt have compressed air or a carpet shampooer. He does however have a plethura of alternate options.#1-cleaning all fabrics....it comes in a primarily yellow can and is called "Tuff Stuff", I believe it's produced by Blue Coral (not my first choice in chemicals but this stuff isnt typical blue coral). Easy instructions and phenominal results with minumal effort. Any joe can use this stuff and not regret putting out hard earned dollars for it. #2-ALL that plastick and whatnot....I hate most of the Armor All products because of the oil (as oppose to silicone (far higher baking point....good for moldings tires and interior stuff)), however the Armor All all purpose interior cleaner stuff does a beautiful job when combined with a detail brush (DO NOT get this or anytype of preserver on your guages). Once again minumal effort. #3-steam cleaning that nasty engine bay....I'm sure that all of us have an auto parts store as well as a coin operated car wash at our disposal. Stop by the auto parts store and pick up a can or two ( depending on how dirty it is ) of Gunk engine degreaser and run on over the the wash. Let your car get plenty warm and keep it running during the whole process ( this will help keep you from getting water up into that distributor cap ). Give it a healthy coating of the cleaner and then crank up the preassure washer...you get the picture. After getting it back home wipe it down and throw on your favorite brightener and you shuold have that show shine
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