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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Default Engine compartment at 60K mi.

Bone stock engine compartment got a quick damp wipe down today. I use a product that is a terrific tire dressing that can be used anywhere. It is flat black on the tires and a very light satin on the metal and vinly parts like door and trim panels. Dust doesn't stick to it and I last did it well over a month ago. I could not believe the lack of dust in the engine compartment and on the interior trim panels. You just wipe it on and if there is any excess, wipe that off and buff it a little and it works wonders. Great for interior trim panels and rubber. This product is used at the Corvette Museum, not sure if the rules allow me to mention it but if any one would like to know pm me.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Looks good.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Nice. I don't think mine was that clean when it was new.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Looks great

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Wow, looks great!

I believe you can mention the product name. You can also tell where you bought it if it meets one of the following conditions.

1. If you bought it from a forum vendor you can tell who.
2. You can tell the name of a non-forum vendor if the product is not available from any forum vendor.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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I've seen new cars that don't look that clean on the showroom floor!! looks great. I am interested to hear what this product is.
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Pledge does the same thing
I've used it for years

( this is not an ad for Pedge which is available everywhere )
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great job looks great
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Adams VRT works the same. Looks good
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Wow, looks great!

I believe you can mention the product name. You can also tell where you bought it if it meets one of the following conditions.

1. If you bought it from a forum vendor you can tell who.
2. You can tell the name of a non-forum vendor if the product is not available from any forum vendor.

thanks -- not sure if any forum vender sells it so here goes, lol.
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Look's great man!!
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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very nice job
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Beautiful ,, it's as clean as mine. Nice to see that pride in a car !
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Looks great! My engine compartment looked that good when I picked it up at the museum but hasn't looked the same since.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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This is what I use to get the same results...

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
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That looks great.
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