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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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Does anyone use engine dressing on there Corvette engine? If so any suggestions?
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I really do not use any dressing under the hood, but one product I would recommend would be Adam's V.R.T. - it could be used on the hoses to make them look much better.
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I really do not use any dressing under the hood, but one product I would recommend would be Adam's V.R.T. - it could be used on the hoses to make them look much better.
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I use this.


http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...e=&from=Search
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303 Protectant!
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Chadwick's tire shine for me.
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303 Protectant!
i use a long handle sash brush to apply it and let it dry. Makes the plastic look new with no shine.
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Chadwick's tire shine for me.
Me too ,awesome
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Wizards vinyl and tire shine

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