Even amongst supercars, the McLaren F1 stands out. So when you could clear a kind of legendary machines, you do not simply use odd cleaning soap and water. You go for dry ice blasting.

On this Hagerty video, skilled detailer Tim McNair reveals how one can clear an F1 with dry ice. He views dry ice as “simply one other weapon within the arsenal” within the battle towards grime, however this course of is a step past how most homeowners clear their vehicles—and extra dramatic to look at as nicely.

An F1 is an effective automotive to exhibit dry ice cleansing on as a result of, McNair explains, not like many collector vehicles, homeowners truly are inclined to drive them. Certain sufficient, when the wheels and a few of the underbody panelling are eliminated, loads of grime is seen on this instance, which has the high-downforce package signified by a big rear wing.

These soiled areas are blasted with pellets of dry ice, which removes grime on impression. It does this with much less moisture and extra precision than different cleansing strategies, making it notably helpful for tight, intricate areas like wheel wells and brake assemblies.

As soon as the grime is blasted off, it is time to element. On an F1, that requires a number of varieties of cleansing merchandise and strategies due to the completely different supplies concerned. On the brakes alone, McNair meticulously applies brake cleaner with cotton swabs and bamboo skewers, then switches to mascara brushes and wonderful metal wool for anodized parts—to keep away from damaging them. All the pieces then will get wiped down with a spray-on metallic detailer.

Alongside the best way, McNair highlights some attention-grabbing particulars of the F1, like the electrical followers within the wheel wells that blow air into the headlight enclosures to maintain them from fogging.

McNair additionally offers a fast overview of the steering wheel. What appear to be paddle shifters are literally controls for the horn and excessive beams. And since the wheel has a racing-style quick-release mechanism that makes direct wiring to the steering column unimaginable, these features are activated by infrared beams. These are the belongings you discover whenever you spend hours detailing a automotive.