My "no pressure" method requires only degreaser and a brush , a hand wash, no pressure rinse, blow dry, paint polished, and rubber and plastic treated with U.V. spray.
I do not use a pressure washer unless the engine is heavily contaminated or the customer specifically requests. 95% of the vehicles I detail do not need a lot of pressure on sensitive engine components in order to be cleaned, and by blowing the engine dry immediatley after rinsing I elliminate water damaging electrical components as well.
I also do not use any engine cleaner that has an odor to it or damages painted surfaces. I find the degreaser used for the jams and wheel wells works just as well without any odor or dangerous run off from rinsing.
I do spray U.V. protectant on all rubber and plastic to keep it in good condition, and I spray lubricant on belts to keep them in good condition as well.
As a final precaution, all fluid levels are checked and results are given to the owner at completion.
You can find more detailed information in the engine cleaning sections of Detailing 101 and Motorcycle Detailing 101.
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