detailing engine

[oaevo8u]

cleaning the bay is not a problem but protecting it is....my valve cover is painted with a high gloss coating of some sort, how do I protect this and get a nice shine. Also what about rubber hoses and plastics under the hood. I want something that can take the heat.

[MacGyver]

Hawaiian shine the crap out of it, at least the rubber hoses and plastics. High gloss tire dressing works wonders in the E. bay. Once it is properly degreased, apply with a light mist and/or on a sponge and buff the residue in with a terry cloth towel.

[Bill D]

Be careful of any solvent based dressing in the engine bay , although the possiblity is small, it could ignite espcially if a lot is sprayed on. Best to stick with a liberal amount of water based dressing.

[oaevo8u]

any personal recomendation

[Bill D]

I personally use 303 only on engine compartment plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces

[oaevo8u]

cant go wrong with that stuff, i use there cleaner for carpet and there heavy duty stuff for the engine bay cleaner, might as well go ahead and finish it off with more of the same..lol

[Bill D]

I buy by the gallon :D :up

[oaevo8u]

oh really were from? I thought about using there carpet cleaner in my bissel

[Bill D]

Hmm..I beleive I ordered my from outdoorstore.com but i think topfotheline may now have the best price

[MacGyver]

Originally posted by Bill D

Be careful of any solvent based dressing in the engine bay , although the possiblity is small, it could ignite espcially if a lot is sprayed on. Best to stick with a liberal amount of water based dressing.



Not likely, check the flash point of Hawaiian shine, naptha isn`t that bad.

[Bill D]

Originally posted by MacGyver

naptha isn`t that bad.



:eek: :scared:





Here`s a blast from the past explaining the dangers of naptha product on rubber





http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12464&highlight=naptha+and+rubber

[JasonD]

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/5571durango_engine_-_before-med.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/5571durango_engine_-_after-med.jpg



Westley`s Bleach White dilluted 50/50 with water to clean it and then spray it down with Armor All Tire Foam and close the hood, this is what you get.

[oaevo8u]

Once again JDookie comes in and puts us all to shame..lol..looks good as usual

[JasonD]

Nahhh, sometimes simple is better. I`ve been using BW/AA TF combo for almost 10 years and love it. It`s cheap and easy, you can`t beat it. Thanks for the compliment though. That is my cousin`s Durango. I detailed it for her the week before she left for college as a going away present.

[oaevo8u]

AHH what a sweet heart..lol..