Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

[strader327]

Got a question, is it ok to shine or dress your engine compartment with Meguiars tire shine or tire foam spray? I've heard people here in the US say they like to do it since the stuff is pretty similar to other engine dressings and since Meguiars does not make their engine dressing available in the US yet to some the tire shine sprays act as a good alternative. But according to you all and to any of the Meguiars reps or mods is it ok? And if not, what Meguiars US product would serve as the best alternative currently? Also does Meguiars plan on releasing the engine dressing in the US soon to go along with their engine cleaner? Sadly, in my little town of Corbin Ky. I have yet to even see the engine cleaner.

[greg0303]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Engine dressing options:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D16001

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D16101

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D17001

Engine cleaner options:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D10101

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D10801

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-all-purpose-cleaner-plus-d103.html

[Jossy92]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Engine dressing options:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D16001

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D16101

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D17001

All Season Dressing:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D16001

Silicone Free Dressing:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D16101

Hyperdressing

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.asp?T1=MEG+D17001

[strader327]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Thank you all very much for the links. I'm still very confused why Meguiars is not selling the engine dressing sprays in the spray bottles like what they are doing in other countries. Any ideas on why? My only guess is that there isn't a big demand for it yet.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Thank you all very much for the links. I'm still very confused why Meguiars is not selling the engine dressing sprays in the spray bottles like what they are doing in other countries. Any ideas on why? My only guess is that there isn't a big demand for it yet.

Different markets, different consumer demands. Same reason Europe gets more diesels, manuals, wagons and hatchacks - we get more hybrids, muscle cars and trucks.

[JoeDirt]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Those dressings above are just ratio mixed into spray bottles, it's not a big deal to mix them...

You'll get a lot more end-use product for the dollar vs. pre-mixed dressings anyhow...

[Tuck91]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

I dont believe ASD should be used in the engine bay.

I myself use only HD 3:1.

[Jossy92]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

I dont believe ASD should be used in the engine bay.

I myself use only HD 3:1.

Have always appreciated your opinions. If you don't mind....WHY?

[sproulman]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

been cleaning my engines for 46 yrs.for years we used GUNK.i use SIMPLE GREEN now and it works ok but is not rec by experts here.
today i used MEGUIARS EXTREME TIRE SHINE on my engine to get shine.
it looks GREAT.
been using petroleum products for longtime and no problems i could see but i dont wash engine more than 2 times per year.
but experts here know if what i am doing is BEST .

tire shine stuff is best i have used in 46 yrs of shining my engine.

[Murr1525]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Ususally the worry with an oil based product would be applying it to a hot engine, or starting the engine before the oil evaporates/dries, and getting a flash fire.

[sproulman]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Ususally the worry with an oil based product would be applying it to a hot engine, or starting the engine before the oil evaporates/dries, and getting a flash fire.

i see.i guess that could happen.been lucky all these years .my dad did it long ago,he loved to wash his engine.
they used to spray KEROSENE all over engine then hose off.

[Murr1525]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

You would really have to get the right mix of conditions, amount of flammable material in the right place, heating up fast enough... but at least that is why people tend to go water based.

[sproulman]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

i looked at my engine today after using EXTREME SHINE TIRE SPRAY and it was best i have ever saw in 46 yrs of spraying my engines.
dont know how long it will last but it shines like a semi-gloss satin ,looks beautiful.unreal.

[sproulman]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

stuff i use was MEGUIARS INSANE TIRE SHINE not extreme

[BillE]

Re: Using Meguiars tire shine spray in place of engine dressing

Resurrecting an old thread...Has anyone (lately) tried a 'tire dressing' on engines?

I realize/know that there are "D" products that do a pretty good job, but I really don't need a gal of product (that becomes 4 gal after dilution ).

TIA!

Bill