Engine Dressing

[ptim]

I have a White Mustang that I have been showing in car shows, it is very hard to get the engine bay prefectly clean. Any dirt or grime shows up agaisnt the white, It is a daily driver, I would like to get a dressing that will make the hoses and other parts that are black stand out a lot more. I have been using CD2, I was thinking about using the Megs tire gel, any comments would be great.

Thanks,

[jfelbab]

Assuming you are referring to CD2 Engine Detailer and not their Engine Cleaner. This is a decent product IMO because it is resin based and it dries hard and non-oily. As such it doesn't attract dust and road grime as much as a tire gel product would.

[Buellwinkle]

I got outstanding results with Meg's Hyperdressing but it only comes from Meguiars in gallons. You can find it at http://www.autodetailingsolutions.com/index.htm
in smaller bottles they pour themselves. Just spritz it on, wait 10 minutes and the engine compartment looks amazing.

As for cleaning the engine compartment, you get most off use a strong chemical and a hose (I like to use the engine degreaser at the local coin-op car wash). The rest has to be done the old fashion way with a degreaser and a rag.

[LnkPrkSoldier]

spray all over engine??? ( well where its safe away from electrical parts ) any need to rub it in or hose off or anything?

[Buellwinkle]

No, just spray it on with a spray bottle over everything and let it dry, nothing else to it.

[LnkPrkSoldier]

what concentration to water ratio do you use?

[Buellwinkle]

No water was used. You can dilute with water for less shine but it's all about the shine.