Under hood detailing
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Decatur AL
Under hood detailing
Ok I am sure this has been asked several times before, but what do some of you guys use to detail under the hood.
I ordered quite a few of engine dress up mods and want it to be all clean in preparation for the mods. I used the purple power, compressed air, and light water method. It worked pretty well on all of the non-porous surfaces, but I want the hoses(mainly the coolant hoses) and all other rubber hoses. They all look like they have a gray "film" on them.
I tried to wipe them off and it appeared to help, but honestly I ran out of time and just haven't got around to it yet.
I was thinking of cleaning the rubber hoses and some other trouble spots by hand. What do you guys/gals recommend? Armor All? or another cleaner/polisher/protector?
Before someone replies to it..I tried the search function and google and other search engines and I just could not find the answer/opinion that I was looking for. Thanks in advance.
I ordered quite a few of engine dress up mods and want it to be all clean in preparation for the mods. I used the purple power, compressed air, and light water method. It worked pretty well on all of the non-porous surfaces, but I want the hoses(mainly the coolant hoses) and all other rubber hoses. They all look like they have a gray "film" on them.
I tried to wipe them off and it appeared to help, but honestly I ran out of time and just haven't got around to it yet.
I was thinking of cleaning the rubber hoses and some other trouble spots by hand. What do you guys/gals recommend? Armor All? or another cleaner/polisher/protector?
Before someone replies to it..I tried the search function and google and other search engines and I just could not find the answer/opinion that I was looking for. Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SC
I have used this in the past, good stuff.
It should clean up those hoses.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...12.5+ounces.do
Really shined everything. Lately, I've been wiping things down with Chadwicks tire shine.
It should clean up those hoses.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...12.5+ounces.do
Really shined everything. Lately, I've been wiping things down with Chadwicks tire shine.
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For hoses, I've used some Adam's Polishes V.R.T. - I also use it as a tire dressing. Makes things look like new and lasts a long time.
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From: Roanoke Virginia
I try to do a little under the hood each time I clean the outside.
That way its not overwhelming. I use simple green ( or a simple green like product from Chemical Guys) to clean.
Adams VRT and Adams In &Out spray for places I cant get to to wipe the VRT On.
That way its not overwhelming. I use simple green ( or a simple green like product from Chemical Guys) to clean.
Adams VRT and Adams In &Out spray for places I cant get to to wipe the VRT On.
Last edited by CROOZ1N; Apr 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM. Reason: Clarification of thought.
