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    There had been some discussion over the past week about CD-2 engine compartment detailer. AFAIK, that company`s assets were purchased by Turtle Wax and the products no longer exist. I`ve got a couple cans of the stuff and use it maybe once or twice during the course of the year. I`m not a huge fan of spraying stuff in the engine compartment and find they products can also attract dirt and dust making a bigger mess. I`ve used CD-2 for a couple years and find it works well. It leaves a high contrast gloss and dries so it doesn`t really attract dust.



    This GUNK product is supposed to be an alternative. I bought the can at Advance Auto Parts for $5. I suspect it`s widely available.




























    Dried overnight. You can`t even see the blue tape-off mark any longer!








    It`s suggested to apply the GUNK product lightly, but both products go on really wet. I do/did wipe the excess amounts with an MF towel...I always have to do this to absorb and level the CD-2.



    Over time I find that the CD-2 product tends to melt and evaporate away with the high heat of the engine compartment. It mostly disappears after a couple months. So, I`ll report back as time passes and we`ll see how these two products hold up. Right now, I cannot tell the difference between these two sprays. They look virtually identical this morning (last foto).

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    I`ll be interested to see how they age.

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    Great test Tom, the best i have ever used, (I didn`t try all of them of course) is the latest version from 3D. You can even use it on the inside, non greasy and very durable.



    Keep us posted please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Dekany
    Great test Tom, the best i have ever used, (I didn`t try all of them of course) is the latest version from 3D. You can even use it on the inside, non greasy and very durable.



    Keep us posted please.


    Thomas--to which 3D dressing are you refering as there are a few???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Dekany


    i`ve tried cd-2 and did`nt like it at all, i used it for my wheel wells instead. the instant shine i found to be much better, no mess, drys to the touch.

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    How do you use these aerosol products under the hood without getting overspray on places where you don`t want it?

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    same as if you were using a tire shine product. The Instant Shine is dry the moment it lands on a surface.

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    blucpe:



    1. how did you like CD-2 on the wheel wells (look, shine, durability...)



    2. did you use IS on the wheel wells?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Dekany
    same as if you were using a tire shine product..


    Heh heh, but I never use those kind of tire shines either! I have enough trouble using aerosol window cleaners without getting them on surfaces other than the glass.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator
    How do you use these aerosol products under the hood without getting overspray on places where you don`t want it?


    If I do spray underhood, I casually mask off with sheets of newspaper. I`m generally only spraying the engine cover as it is the center piece and is easily snapped in/out.



    I think the directions on one of the cans say you can spray it on a towel and then apply...

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    I wonder if this stuff holds up any better than a healthy dose of PERL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmsc
    blucpe:



    1. how did you like CD-2 on the wheel wells (look, shine, durability...)



    2. did you use IS on the wheel wells?
    the cd2 was ok, i have a scissor lift in my garage so i would give it a light spritz and use a rag to work it in so it would be dry, so to speak, when i was done so it would`nt attract dirt.



    i did`nt use instant shine on the wheel wells.

 

 

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