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    Engine compartment detailing.

    Hello,

    I'm going to detail the engine compartment of my 2007 Acura TSX. Anyway, I was just wondering what kind of a dressing/protectant you guys are currently using for the black plastic parts in the engine bay? Obviously, I want something that will withstand the heat from the engine, but I also want something that won't attract dust like a magnet. Does anyone have any good suggestions?

    Thanks,

    Jeff
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    Re: Engine compartment detailing.

    Hyper Dressing is a VERY popular option for engine bays because you can just mist it and walk away- no need to wipe it over each piece.

    All Season Dressing is another great option as it is more water resistant and will last longer.

    Some people use quik Interior Detailer because it leaves a nice mat, flat look.

    Others use M40 which is a cleaner and protectant with a finish somewhere in between mat and low gloss.

    I personally have only tried Hyper Dressing and M40- liked both, but found Hyper Dressing to give the most dramatic and easiest results.

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    • #3
      Re: Engine compartment detailing.

      Originally posted by Mark Kleis View Post
      Hyper Dressing is a VERY popular option for engine bays because you can just mist it and walk away- no need to wipe it over each piece.

      All Season Dressing is another great option as it is more water resistant and will last longer.

      Some people use quik Interior Detailer because it leaves a nice mat, flat look.

      Others use M40 which is a cleaner and protectant with a finish somewhere in between mat and low gloss.

      I personally have only tried Hyper Dressing and M40- liked both, but found Hyper Dressing to give the most dramatic and easiest results.
      Can you please provide a link to the Hyper Dressing that you're talking about?

      Also, does Simple Green work well to clean the engine bay? I'm pretty sure that's non-abrasive, too?

      Thanks!

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        Re: Engine compartment detailing.

        Originally posted by JLTSX07 View Post
        Can you please provide a link to the Hyper Dressing that you're talking about?

        Also, does Simple Green work well to clean the engine bay? I'm pretty sure that's non-abrasive, too?

        Thanks!
        Certainly, Hyper Dressing. (some sellers like Rick at www.autodetailingsolutions.com sell it in smaller containers if you prefer, and it is dilute-able with water).

        Simple Green is an all purpose cleaner, and many use it for engines (I have before), but the danger with Simple Green is that it *can* stain un-coated aluminum. If you want a safe all purpose cleaner, Meguiar's APC is a fantastic choice. I use APC first on dirty engines, and then follow with Hyper Dressing.

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        • #5
          Re: Engine compartment detailing.

          I am planning on cleaning my engine compartment sometime in the spring, if I can build up the courage to use the hose on it (first-timer here). I didn't want to invest in a gallon of Hyper Dressing (though I see today that ADS offers a 32 oz sampler), so I got myself a can of CD2 at AutoZone for 5 bucks. It's well-reviewed and is said to repel dust. We shall see ...
          Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
          --Al Kimel

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          • #6
            Re: Engine compartment detailing.

            Originally posted by Mark Kleis View Post
            Certainly, Hyper Dressing. (some sellers like Rick at www.autodetailingsolutions.com sell it in smaller containers if you prefer, and it is dilute-able with water).

            Simple Green is an all purpose cleaner, and many use it for engines (I have before), but the danger with Simple Green is that it *can* stain un-coated aluminum. If you want a safe all purpose cleaner, Meguiar's APC is a fantastic choice. I use APC first on dirty engines, and then follow with Hyper Dressing.
            So, the Meguiars APC works great on really dirty engines, and it won't stain anything? How long do you let it dwell on there before you rinse it off?

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            • #7
              Re: Engine compartment detailing.

              How come the www.autodetailingsolutions.com web site won't work for me? It keeps telling me that the page can't be found... Please help!

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              • #8
                Re: Engine compartment detailing.

                Originally posted by JLTSX07 View Post
                How come the www.autodetailingsolutions.com web site won't work for me? It keeps telling me that the page can't be found... Please help!
                I noticed it was down yesterday, try it with .net instead of .com. That is his mirror site.

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                • #9
                  Re: Engine compartment detailing.

                  Originally posted by JLTSX07 View Post
                  So, the Meguiars APC works great on really dirty engines, and it won't stain anything? How long do you let it dwell on there before you rinse it off?




                  Total Time: 20 Minutes
                  Process/Products Used
                  Sprayed the warm engine down liberally with APC+ diluted 10:1
                  Let it sit for 5 minutes
                  [Scrub here if needed]
                  Sprayed off really good
                  Let the engine run for 5 minutes
                  Soaked up any excess sitting water
                  Sprayed Water Based Dressing undiluted over the entire engine bay, and let it sit for a couple of minutes
                  Wiped down the engine bay with a terry towel dampened with Water Based Dressing
                  Viola! Clean!

                  Of course, the pictures just don't capture the look of it in real life. Water Based Dressing is a definite good choice for under the hood.
                  Quick little write-up I did.

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