Best Trim Detailer also for Engine Bay?

I still have 5 cans of CD2. I haven't used it in a long time. I stopped using aerosols on the engine. Didn't want to clean up annoying overspray anymore. I used to use it on wheel wells too if there was enough clearance. Then hit it with a hair dryer or heat gun to cure it. Used to last quite a while in the wheel well.


Sonus Trim & Motor Kote is my favorite. They should really sell it in bigger containers. I have used 303 in a similar fashion where lightly coated everything and then allowed it to self level and dry. Usually had to wipe something down were it doesn't dry well.

I have been wanting to try the WG Engine Cleaner that is supposed dry like it has been dressed.
 
DBAILEY said:
I still have 5 cans of CD2. I haven't used it in a long time. I stopped using aerosols on the engine. Didn't want to clean up annoying overspray anymore. I used to use it on wheel wells too if there was enough clearance. Then hit it with a hair dryer or heat gun to cure it. Used to last quite a while in the wheel well.
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I can take those cans off your hand for you.... :)
 
Just a moment of silence...I used up the last of my CD-2 yesterday...RIP...sigh.

Bill
 
Dr Oldz said:
Sonus Trim and motor Kote. Blows HD away for engine details and last very long. Once it dries there is no smearing when u run your finger over it like HD thus keeping your engine bay cleaner longer by not collecting dust. I actually wish Sonus would offer this product in the gallon.
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Hyper Dressing if allowed to dry doesn't pick up dust. Haven't tried Sonus, it sounds like the bomb, but I haven't found a water-based trim coat yet that attracts dust if allowed to dry.
 
I use 303 Protectant for my interiors and I started using it on engine bays. I also use Wolfgang Vinyl and Rubber protectant for exterior trim and it is a great product. It should also serve well as an engine bay dressing. If you are looking at doing many cars as a business then it would not be very economical. If that is the case then I would recommend Meguiars Hyper Dressing.
 
I wish that I liked Sonus. I have 3 bottles of it. Spray it on engine wait an hour and put on another coat. Never touch it like instructions state. Always looks blotchy and uneven.
Tried it on 2 engines with same results. After a couple of days I gave up and wiped it smooth.
I will eventually try it again because I have heard so many good things about it.
 
AZpolisher15 said:
Wolfgang Engine Cleaner is awesome. Thank me later.
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I can confirm this. Sunday I cleaned the bay with wolfgang. No watter, just spray and wipe. Was very impressed. To the point that I don't feel like it even really needs a dressing. But I still ordered the sonus just to see if I can add some longevity.
 
I use Perl at 3:1 on engines that are mostly covered by plastic like Lexus.
Leaves a nice darkened appearance on all of the plastic.
 
Chopper280 said:
I use Perl at 3:1 on engines that are mostly covered by plastic like Lexus.
Leaves a nice darkened appearance on all of the plastic.
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Thanks, I got a liter of Perl in Saturday and made a mix of 1:1 and 1:5. I may have enough to do a bottle of 1:3
 
So after cleaning (no water method) with wolfgang engine cleaner, I applied some sonus motor kote. A very odd method of spraying, letting dry, then spraying again. Every fiber in your body says wipe it! But an hour later it looked good. A day later it looked great. I'm anxious to see how it holds up and how well it repels.

sorry for not taking any before or step pics :(
 
I've used Sonus Motorkote for years. It can be tempting to wipe, but eventually it does lay evenly.

My process is usually - Simple Green HD - Leaf blower - drive the car and get the engine hot - hit it with dressing and close hood.

I switched to 303 lately and while it does well in the engine, I was disappointed that it smeared in the interior when rain hit the inside of the door. I'm switching to Infinity Wax detailer for the interior and back to Sonus for engine bay.
 
I'm still surprised that no one has come out with a clone of "CD-2".

Bill
 
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thanks for bumping this. Will add a year later my engine bay still looks great. Sure there's a few spots that need a wipe and it's only been like 3k miles, but I'm a believer in sonus.
 
So after only 2 weeks, the Infinity Wax Rubber Wax already faded. I'm not surprised as most dressings or protectants under the hood fade quickly due to the heat. I prefer water-based dressing and used Hyper-Dressing yesterday. It lays extremely well.

As far as durability, I'm tempted to try Sonus Motorkote again. I have a bottle and it's been a while since I used it.
 
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