Plastic Polish for underhood application
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From: Canton GA
Plastic Polish for underhood application
I owned a 2002 Corvette C5 & as you know, the valve covers and numerous other items are made of plastic. Does anyone know a product i can buy that would help me spruce up the looks of these parts? Armorall and stuff like that unfortunately is close to junk. I am looking for a nice polish dressing, My auto body man says the best way to do this is to take the parts off and let him re-spray them. Obviously, he is looking to make a bigger buck than i really need to spend. These plastic parts look nice right now but i just want to keep them up and looking well. Any help with a product you may be aware of for this purpose [especially for plastics near the engine] would be appreciated. Just as a give back I have found after 40+ years of waxing my cars that the best product I have found is Mothers' SynWax, which is a synthetic polymer. You might want to give it a try. It is available online but very difficult to find in auto parts stores. Just an idea for your possible use. Thanks, Norris Gaynor
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A303. http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm
You should be able to find it at your local parts store. (I picked it up at O'Riley's.)
You should be able to find it at your local parts store. (I picked it up at O'Riley's.)
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A303. http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm
You should be able to find it at your local parts store. (I picked it up at O'Riley's.)
You should be able to find it at your local parts store. (I picked it up at O'Riley's.)
A boat or marine store usually carries it also. That's where I buy mine. Great stuff!!
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I am a big advocate for a product called "Plexus"which is a plastic cleaner, protectant and polish all in one. Originally developed for the large and expensive canopy for th B-2 bomber, I have found it works wonders on the plastic and metal on my motocycles and for everything under the hood of my Vette. Works nice, cleans and protects but doesn't leave a greasy shine. Can get at most motorcycle shops or online. Trust me, it works great
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Yea I use soap and water and wipe the easy parts down and I also use a product from Adams called "in and out" for the spots that are hard to get a rag into I don't treat it with anything ....it just attracts more dust with those polish types ya know
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A303. http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm
You should be able to find it at your local parts store. (I picked it up at O'Riley's.)
You should be able to find it at your local parts store. (I picked it up at O'Riley's.)
Asked O'Reilly's today, not in their system. They are having a great sale on Mobil 1 for a day or two longer. Under $6 per quart.
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I use to use "PLEXUS" that I would get from the motorcycle shop, it was originally made for air planes and boat applications, cleaner and wax for plastic all in one product. Great Stuff.
