recommended products to make the engine shine?

[audiboy]

Here is some info on WD40 that I pulled off of http://www.distant.ca/UselessFacts/fact.asp?ID=316:

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.

Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.

The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product, they began stealing it to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans.

It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master."

About 2.5 million gallons are manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew.


I still wouldn`t use it in the engine bay. Like others said, I would use an APC and a water based dressing.

[fishmilk]

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts.

It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew.

Sounds good to me!

FRAGRANCE? You`ve got to be kidding me.

[Larry A]

If you cant get CD2 detailer then use a water base tire dressing like Armor All, Son of a Gun .

[PhaRO]

I looked online about the wd40 stuff and ran across a site that mentioned the propellant was flammable not the wd40 itself. Similar to hairspray.

[sneek]

I would go for Meguiars #40


I know I missed a few spots but my garage is dark, when I moved the car out I fixed it

[lonewolf0420]

Whereis a good place to learn how to detail an engine and not cause problems. Like all the above pictures, everything looks exposed. That would scare the bejesus out of me.

[sneek]

lol that car scared me to lol because i have never seen so much electrical stuff in my life. Basicly you have to learn it on you own, cover anything that you dont feel comfortable spraying. I really DON`T like the Adams video because he just sprays into the engine. I always cover the alternator, distributor, air filter, fuse box(es) and battery. If their is stuff you don`t know just cover it and be on the safe side.

Also I did that car for free so I wasn`t too worried

[hemin8r]

I used the Meguiars Hyper Dressing diluted 4:1 & love it. Used it for the first time.

[holland_patrick]

I used wd 40 for ten years on my jeep with no problems and no fires. I felt it work very well and I never covered anything up. I`m not saying this is the best way to do it but I never replaced an thing under the hood and sold her with 200k on the clock.

[Anthony A]

Unless the engine is very dirty I do not use a hose in the engine bay. Even then it`s a one time thing. Once clean I wipe the area down every car wash and it keeps it looking new. It`s like anything once you get it clean stay on top off it and it`s easy to maintain.

[CharlesW]

Unless the engine is very dirty I do not use a hose in the engine bay. Even then it`s a one time thing. Once clean I wipe the area down every car wash and it keeps it looking new. It`s like anything once you get it clean stay on top off it and it`s easy to maintain.

Yep!
Works for me.
Once a year I will do a S100 Total Cycle Wash spray into the nooks and crannies I can`t get to. It removes the dust and crud buildup and seems to rinse clean.
FWIW, I purchased a couple of cans of the CD-2 several months back and haven`t used it yet. Just never thought it was necessary to use. After reading all the raves about it, I found it necessary to purchase though. I think I may have done that sort of thing a couple of other times, too.

Charles

[joe.p]

Yep!
I found it necessary to purchase though. I think I may have done that sort of thing a couple of other times, too.

Charles

Me too Charles.I`m Always running out to by products i don`t need,but i have found they come in handy when you do .
I just bought Duregloss AW & shampoo today I `ll find something to try it on.

[Anthony A]

Me too Charles.I`m Always running out to by products i don`t need,but i have found they come in handy when you do .
I just bought Duregloss AW & shampoo today I `ll find something to try it on.

You will really like both those products especially the shampoo.

[joe.p]

You will really like both those products especially the shampoo.

Opened the cap on the shampoo before i paid for it i wanted to seee what it smelled like. Smells nice,maybe like cherries.

[Anthony A]

Opened the cap on the shampoo before i paid for it i wanted to seee what it smelled like. Smells nice,maybe like cherries.

Yes like cherries. Slickest shampoo I have used.