Do any of you guys use engine dressing? Which one do you like?
ENGINE DRESSING
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I was doing a Google search and ran across some guys that say they use WD-40 as an engine dressing. They have before and after pics too. Check it out:
WD-40 as an engine dressing
WD-40 as an engine dressing
Who would've thought water displacement on the 40th try would make an engine look so good...!!!!???!
Myself I am afraid to spray anything under the hood. I just let my engines get dirty. Have even bought under hood detail stuff but never had the nerve enough to use it.
Myself I am afraid to spray anything under the hood. I just let my engines get dirty. Have even bought under hood detail stuff but never had the nerve enough to use it.
Yeah I can understand that, but after washing an engine and letting it dry, the metal and plastic parts have kind of a dry haze to them; like they needs some kind of lotion of sorts. I no that sounds weird, but that's the way I feel about it.
I never let mine get too dirty. So, I wipe everything down with APC (no harsh cleaners, or hose spraying for me). I then use Stoner's Trim Shine on all the Rubber and Plastic (which is pretty much everything). Trim Shine works great. Spray it on -- leave it. It doesn't leave a greasy, glossy film.
Sometimes use No-Touch Tire Care and sometimes use Pledge Furniture Polish
I keep the engine area and expecially the battery clean with Pledge Furniture Polish.
Another vote for No-Touch!
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What is this stuff that some used car dealers/auction sites put on engines? It almost looks like a clearcoat, best of all these engines, no matter how old - look spotless.
What is this stuff that some used car dealers/auction sites put on engines? It almost looks like a clearcoat, best of all these engines, no matter how old - look spotless.
Meanwhile, in another forum far, far, away...
There's a lot of talk about silicone-based cleaners and waxes that foul the MAF air sensor and make your modern electronic-fuel-injected engine run badly, pollute heavily and burn extra gas.
Check out http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_MAF.html
Cheers
JJ
There's a lot of talk about silicone-based cleaners and waxes that foul the MAF air sensor and make your modern electronic-fuel-injected engine run badly, pollute heavily and burn extra gas.
Check out http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_MAF.html
Cheers
JJ
I was just looking at a can of that at the hardware store tonight!
I was going to ask if any of you guys have tried it and apparently some of you have and like it. This is so cool!
kkreit01, you're saying it looks great on plastic and rubber, but how does it look on some of the metal parts?
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They use engine dressing; which is what I'm trying to nail down right here.
I think Merkava is pointing to this product
I wouldnt use anything on your engine belts. When I worked at a dealership doing detailing somebody there that was doing it for a long time said they stopped doing it because it atracted dirt and was hard on belts. I know its very second hand info now, just thought I would throw it out there anyway.
Nothing out guns CD-2 Engine Detailer,
its best to try it before you knock it.
303 Cant touch this stuff,its that good
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its best to try it before you knock it.
303 Cant touch this stuff,its that good
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Well WD-40 works. Friend at work tried it on his 1989 Volvo 240 wagon "reblock" engine. I'm impressed.
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