Armor All Tire Foam for engine bay?

[mikebai1990]

I was reading Justin`s post on his new tire regimen after finding that my Walmart finally stocked up on some Armor All foam. He mentioned that he uses it for engine bays as well. I was wondering whether I should use the tire foam before the degreaser (Simple Green) or after the degreaser.



Also, I was wondering whether the tire foam will cause any problems with the belts inside the car.

[BlackElantraGT]

I would guess that you would degrease first, and after it`s clean the foam will dress the engine bay.



I would also avoid getting any dressing on the actual belts because you don`t want them to start slipping or anything.

[justin30513]

I`ve used it both ways. If it`s really dirty, use the degreaser first. Since I keep my own pretty clean, I just spray it down with the foam once a month. I then come back in 20 minutes and wipe it down with a MF mitt.



This stuff really cleans. I have not had one problem with the belts. If anything, the silicone in the foam will condition them.

[mikebai1990]

Thanks. I was also worried that the dressing would cause major slipping with the belts. No worries, I`ll cover those areas up, then. It`s way too cold recently, so I`m probably gonna have to wait till spring comes around to do the engine detail.



One more question: With the Armor All, can I spray everything (metal, rubber hoses, plastic)?

[justin30513]

One more question: With the Armor All, can I spray everything (metal, rubber hoses, plastic)?



I do. Just wipe it down after you let it bake with hood closed and engine on for 20 minutes.



I promise you will be surprised when you open it up and look in!

[mikebai1990]

I sure I`ll be amazed :) Thanks for the help.

[coupe]

Why do people over complicate these things?

[justin30513]

Why do people over complicate these things?



What are you talking about?

[paul34]

I sure I`ll be amazed :) Thanks for the help.



Definitely! I use this same exact way with my engine bay and really love it. And also... my bay was relatively new, and I was still impressed with the way it turned out. Dressing the engine bay makes a big difference, IMHO :)

[Mach30SiR]

I`ve tried this method before also. Not only does the tire foam clean as good as a lot of degreasers, its very quick. If its too shiney when your done, give it a quick wipe down and it will matte the finish.