Engine bay dressing-- what do you use?

[Eldorado2k]

I use Hyper Dressing diluted 1:1 just spray and walk away.
Lasts a really long time under the hood. I did this about a month ago and it still looks good.

 

[Tempest45]

I just used Meg's UFF and it did a great job. Mckee's 37 waterless wash also works well for me.

 

[Chopper280]

I have used most of the products being discussed with good results.
Hyper is just so easy to use for me.

 

[sudsmobile]

Out of the products listed, like 303, Megs Hyper Dressing, Sonax, etc, which are spray and walk away? I like Stoner's but I know it's not the longest lasting or most effective product on the market. I'd like to stock something for higher end jobs. Thanks.

 

[Pats300zx]

Hyper dressing at 4:1. Spray and blow into all areas with leaf blower. Wipe and walk away.

 

[boomdone]

BF Trim & Tire AIO. No longer made unfortunately.

 

[VISITOR]

PERL 3:1, sonus motor kote, cd-2 engine detailer (if you can still find it)...

 

[RippyD]

Blackfire All In One trim and tire protectant. Has to be wiped off, but can be used as a cleaner too. I don't use it on greasy areas, but for average under the hood dirt and dust it gets the parts looking good with one pass.

 

[Ebg18t]

Blackfire AIO Trim protectant. Spray and wipe. Also use it inside fender wells.


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[JCDetails]

I use Hyper Dressing diluted 1:1 just spray and walk away.
Lasts a really long time under the hood. I did this about a month ago and it still looks good.

Eldo, does hyper dressing really level itself that well or do you find splotches that need wiping down after?

 

[Eldorado2k]

Eldo, does hyper dressing really level itself that well or do you find splotches that need wiping down after?

Nope no splotches. The same time I did that I had the Kia parked right next to it and decided to put the extra time and effort into the Kia by applying it with paper towels and a detail brush. By the time I was done with the Kia the Cadillac was looking like that after just spraying a mist of Hyper Dressing over it and letting it dry on its own.

 

[DaveT435]

Sonus Motor Kote. I'm sure the OP has already decided on one after three years. lol a good post to bring back to lif though.

 

[MikeC78]

I still like Sonus Motor Kote the best. It is pricey though, but it lasts and doesn't pick up dust/dirt.

 

[rlmccarty2000]

303 AP works for me. I’ve got some Perl that I want to try out next.

 

[sudsmobile]

So I got ahold of some OptiBond Tire Gel and diluted it 1:1. I sprayed it on but I couldn't walk away. There were several "drops" like water droplets on the things I sprayed that never went away unless I took it off with a towel. I will admit, the stuff looked great, but I was expecting a little easier spray on walk away type situation. What did I do wrong? Thanks.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Ok I just touched up under the hood a moment ago..

This is how it looked when I opened the hood. Still looking fairly good since well over a month ago.

I have a dedicated vacuum brush that I use just for this, so I gave it a quik vacuum.

Ready to get sprayed with Hyper Dressing.

I sprayed it 9 min. ago @7:30pm. I closed the hood and I’m going to give my interior a quik vacuuming. Lets see how long it takes Hyper Dressing to level itself out.

 

[Eldorado2k]

This is just after 10min. As we can see, it’s almost done leveling itself out.

I’ll check it again in a few minutes..

 

[sudsmobile]

Is it possible I didn't wait long enough?

 

[Eldorado2k]

And here it is after 20min. and no wiping it down.

These small remaining drips are a non factor and will be gone within minutes. I’d pretty much call this a done deal after 20min. Spray & walk away, lasts long, surprising doesn’t attract dirt, and IMO looks pretty good.

It even smells good.

Finally after 30min.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Is it possible I didn't wait long enough?

What do you mean? What happened with your application?