Griots Engine Gloss

What sort of residues are left behind with that type of application? Is it a foam and what about components that you wouldn't normally want to get wet?
 
I have some and have used it. I like it for some applications mainly wiring looms and places where high gloss is acceptable. I think it is WAY too high gloss for overall use.



For overall use I think Stoners Trim Shine is a more appropriate product. It has a more OEM satin gloss, dries faster, has UV protection and will not crack off or form any shell coating.



The pic is of a very dirty engine which was not cleaned but sprayed with Trim Shine only. Works great. Good for wheel wells also.



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There is silicone to some degree in all of them. "Bad" silicones are silicones are silicones that contain solvent cleaners that dry rubber and cause cracking. Also a thing to note is that silicones and UV protection do not mix well so something high in UV protection is not going to be high in silicones.



The least rubber friendly product is the Griots.
 
Mostly a spray and walk. But for larger smooth surfaces I wiped them down a bit, too. It's a dressing similar to 303 in consistency but it comes out in an aerosol initally. It will eventually dry in place but can be rubbed in and made to be even more satin in appearance.
 
I did the application in the photo you see above on May 9th. I took the photo last night. So far so good. No deterioration at all. I am very happy with the product. I had some samples given to me and now plan to buy some for myself! I am a firm believer in taking your time and going through the engine bay piece at a time and doing a thorough detailing. But I have to admit when time is a problem this is the way to go! Cool!
 
I do not have alot of plastic in my engine bay to dress up and make the motor look fancy smancy. Just alot of metal, you can see the exhaust manifold, heads, water pump and all kinds of stuff like that.
 
Good for you! Too much plastic nowdays. What motor? Any pics?



I have the same issues with the Jag. All aluminum, steel, porcelin and glass.

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Is there any smell left around after application of these products? I'm on a short leash with engine detailing with my wife, as any bad odor after the detail puts her in a rage. I've got a bottle of the EF citrus engine degreaser to try, but haven't put it on yet. Are these products that would clean as well, or should I use the EF degreaser then follow with this as a dressing?
 
None at all for the Trim Shine. The EF does leave a little citrusy odor, I notice.



The Trim Shine or Griots are not designed to clean. In fact, they are made to hide dirt. These are really time saving products.



If you are going to the trouble to "do it right" by cleaning the components then use a water-based dressing with high UV protection qualities like 303 or Vinylex or something like Gummi Pflege.
 
I applied the Griot's Engine Gloss about a year ago. Looked great for a few months. It has since begun flaking off of everything (hoses, any plastic, metal). I am ending up having to replace some of the items that were flaking badly (I am a bit anal) and need to figure out how to remove it from some of the metal parts. I was really impressed with the results at first, but not so much now.
 
I have an LS1 motor, it is the stock motor in the new generation Corvettes. I basically have the same motor specs as a 1997 Vette (the new look) but they were some moderate mod's done on the LS1 motor and they now have the LS6. RedcarGuy has the LT1, that was the previous Camaro motor before they changed the body. There was alot a LT4 in the wedge shape Vettes (1996 was the last year for that look) and there was the LT5, which was the ZR1 motor.
 
Brad B. said:




The least rubber friendly product is the Griots.
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Brad, as in this Griot's spray on shine?



Based on my learnings from you...303 is the way to go for a finishing touch of the engine bay.



Yes, 303 is still the best, most OEM looking dressing for the engine and most interior trim as well.



Griots is a spray on "coating", not a dressing that soaks it.
 
I like CD2 engine detail kit. Comes with 2 spray cans. First is a cleaner, just spray it on. Although it doesn't say to scrub, I did on some dirty parts. Then you spray the dressing on. Let it sit and dry. Comes out beautiful :xyxthumbs Lasts about 6 months. Also, Simply green works well too for build-up on steel parts and some rust/oxidation. Here is a picture. Remember: This car is a daily driver and has about 25,000 miles to date.
 
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