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BillE

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It now seems that CD2 Engine Detailer has now truly been discontinued (grumble grumble). I really like this stuff!

So what is everyone using for that final 'go to product' after the engine clean-up?

Thanx...

Bill
 
I like CG silk shine or black on black for engine dressings.

303 works well too!
 

Sonus Trim & Moto Kote !!! FTW !!!


Spray on and walk away. Just like I use CD2...

 
Stoner More Shine......engines, tires, wheel wells, etc.
 
I have had good luck with 303. It generally does not hold up well on exterior trim, but under the hood I have found it to have great longevity.
 
Thankfully I stocked up on CD2 before it was discontinued. Some if the underhood dressing I have had good success with.

Stoners Trim Shine
CG Back to Black
Duragloss Ultimate Detail Spray

As others have all ready stated it you want something with less longevity then 303 works great.
 
Thanx for all the suggestions!

I even found something yesterday....now where's that piece of paper I wrote on?

Gunk Engine Protector (part # CEB1). Says on the can: Protects and Shines. I know nothing about it, just saw it.

I will give the Stoner's a shot, have it on hand.

Thanx again Guys...

Bill
 
i have half a can of the cd2 engine detailer left and i don't like the way it sits on engine parts. uneven coating and if it touches anything from pliable rubber you can see bad streaks, so any engine bay with aftermarket components is gonna be tough to clean afterwards.

i think i still prefer a good spray bottled dressing product with foam brushes for application.
 
I use CarPro PERL, diluted to suit personal taste. Some want a super shiny engine compartment, some like a nice satin sheen, PERL can do both and lasts pretty good as well.
 
BillE said:
Gunk Engine Protector (part # CEB1).
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Gunk...
Thanks, Bill, for the memories this brand name conjures up...
We spent many night-time hours at the local truck wash, back when I was in High School,
while cleaning "under the hot rod hoods" with this Gunk product:



Of course, back then, we were oblivious to its ingredients:
Petroleum naphtha; 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene; 2-Butoxyethanol; Carbon dioxide; Naphthalene;
Petroleum distillate, Aliphatic; Polyoxyethylene Hexaoleate; and Xylene (mixed isomers).

-No wonder modern-day underhood components, with their 'weakened immune systems'...
have little to no tolerance for such a robust-cleaner.

:D

Bob
 
I've heard good things about DG ultimate detail spray.
I usually use 303.
 
TurboToys said:
i have half a can of the cd2 engine detailer left and i don't like the way it sits on engine parts. uneven coating and if it touches anything from pliable rubber you can see bad streaks, so any engine bay with aftermarket components is gonna be tough to clean afterwards.

i think i still prefer a good spray bottled dressing product with foam brushes for application.
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Good to know...Thanx! Sounds like I'll be passing on that product.

I feel like those old MTV ads..."I want my CD2!"

FUNX725 said:
Gunk...
Thanks, Bill, for the memories this brand name conjures up...
We spent many night-time hours at the local truck wash, back when I was in High School,
while cleaning "under the hot rod hoods" with this Gunk product:



Of course, back then, we were oblivious to its ingredients:
Petroleum naphtha; 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene; 2-Butoxyethanol; Carbon dioxide; Naphthalene;
Petroleum distillate, Aliphatic; Polyoxyethylene Hexaoleate; and Xylene (mixed isomers).

-No wonder modern-day underhood components, with their 'weakened immune systems'...
have little to no tolerance for such a robust-cleaner.

:D

Bob
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Remember (before spray cans) we could get Gunk in a quart can. Used a paint brush (which many fathers were NOT happy about) and just went to town with it. Then the 'smell' when you would first light off the engine...talk about over whelming!

Bill
 
I've taken to using Meguiar's D156 on all the engine parts. Like CD-2, it dries hard and doesn't leave an oily film to attract dust and dirt. It lasts for a surprisingly long time and makes future cleaning easy. After cleaning the engine, I just wipe it down with D156 and a MF towel. D156 is really a versatile product.
 
I have used Meg's Hyper dressing in the past and now use Meg's vinyl and rubber cleaner, both work well, for me anyway. I have 303 I might give that a try as well.


DennisIm the MAN
 
jfelbab said:
I've taken to using Meguiar's D156 on all the engine parts. Like CD-2, it dries hard and doesn't leave an oily film to attract dust and dirt. It lasts for a surprisingly long time and makes future cleaning easy. After cleaning the engine, I just wipe it down with D156 and a MF towel. D156 is really a versatile product.
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Hmmm, never even thought about that. I don't have any, but am familiar with it. Isn't it a bit of a 'pain' going over/around all the plumbing etc.?

dennis5_0 said:
I have used Meg's Hyper dressing in the past and now use Meg's vinyl and rubber cleaner, both work well, for me anyway. I have 303 I might give that a try as well.


DennisIm the MAN
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Are you referring to M-40? If so, I have tried it, looked great, but wow did it attract 'stuff.'

Thanx for all the insight (again)...

Bill
 
BillE said:
Hmmm, never even thought about that. I don't have any, but am familiar with it. Isn't it a bit of a 'pain' going over/around all the plumbing etc.?...Thanx for all the insight (again)...

Bill
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Actually it's quite easy. Spray on a mf and wipe. It doesn't matter what it gets on, Makes everything look nice and it dries pretty slick. Lasts for months. Give it a try and see if you don't agree.
 
jfelbab said:
Actually it's quite easy. Spray on a mf and wipe. It doesn't matter what it gets on, Makes everything look nice and it dries pretty slick. Lasts for months. Give it a try and see if you don't agree.
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Duly noted. I'm just gonna have to give it a try.

Thanx...

Bill
 
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