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Tip: I use Adam's detail spray in the kitchen on the stainless appliances. When a few finger prints show up on the microwave or refrigerator handle I find this works great for that. Overall it works faster and better than all the special stainless cleaners I've tried to use.
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I have used the detail spray in the engine compartment sometimes just to dust things off and add a little extra shine. But it won't take the place of using SVRT and In & Out Spray. I don't really use the detail spray for cleaning but it is good at removing dust, finger prints and such.
Tip: I use Adam's detail spray in the kitchen on the stainless appliances. When a few finger prints show up on the microwave or refrigerator handle I find this works great for that. Overall it works faster and better than all the special stainless cleaners I've tried to use.
Tip: I use Adam's detail spray in the kitchen on the stainless appliances. When a few finger prints show up on the microwave or refrigerator handle I find this works great for that. Overall it works faster and better than all the special stainless cleaners I've tried to use.
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For removing the grease and "gross" dirt, I use Adam's All Purpose Cleaner. It is water based and I keep two bottles of it, one full strength and one diluted 50/50 with water. Usually the 50/50 mix is strong enough for most use but when cleaning dirty engine bays I will resort to using the All Purpose Cleaner full strength. If the engine bay is one that I have cleaned within the past 6 to 12 months usually the 50/50 mix is good enough (unless someone had a messy oil change that I am cleaning up).
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QUOTE=DaveVY;1581403617]For removing the grease and "gross" dirt, I use Adam's All Purpose Cleaner. It is water based and I keep two bottles of it, one full strength and one diluted 50/50 with water. Usually the 50/50 mix is strong enough for most use but when cleaning dirty engine bays I will resort to using the All Purpose Cleaner full strength. If the engine bay is one that I have cleaned within the past 6 to 12 months usually the 50/50 mix is good enough (unless someone had a messy oil change that I am cleaning up).[/QUOTE]
Not cleaned in 7 years.
Not cleaned in 7 years.
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Like Jimmy C-6 said, that is Adam's In & Out Spray.
To clean the engine like you see it I used Adam's All Purpose Cleaner with the Boars Hair Brush and Lug Nut brushes for the smaller areas
To dress the engine area I used two different products:
1) Super VRT (Vinyl Rubber & Tire) - Otherwise known as SVRT.
Super VRT
This is a thick liquid used on an applicator. It resists water and has an SPF characteristics also. In the engine area I will use it on any large plastic or rubber surfaces. It is also great on any of the other exterior plastics on the car and the tires too. A tiny bit on plastic goes a long way. On tires, it does not fling off.
2) In & Out Spray
In & Out Spray
This is sprayed on areas that are too difficult to apply SVRT, little hoses, electrical connectors and even on areas like the front grill or the cowling. Makes the plastic look like new.
Remember that Adam's is now a CF sponsor. They also have a discount code for us to use too!
To clean the engine like you see it I used Adam's All Purpose Cleaner with the Boars Hair Brush and Lug Nut brushes for the smaller areas
To dress the engine area I used two different products:
1) Super VRT (Vinyl Rubber & Tire) - Otherwise known as SVRT.
Super VRT
This is a thick liquid used on an applicator. It resists water and has an SPF characteristics also. In the engine area I will use it on any large plastic or rubber surfaces. It is also great on any of the other exterior plastics on the car and the tires too. A tiny bit on plastic goes a long way. On tires, it does not fling off.
2) In & Out Spray
In & Out Spray
This is sprayed on areas that are too difficult to apply SVRT, little hoses, electrical connectors and even on areas like the front grill or the cowling. Makes the plastic look like new.
Remember that Adam's is now a CF sponsor. They also have a discount code for us to use too!
$$$$ More expensive than Zaino. But Zaino doesn't have an engine cleaner or any engine cleaning products
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Who would you guys recommend for cleaning the engine bay; detailer, dealership, body shop? I want to watch and learn so that I will be able to do it myself in the future. But I have no experience doing it, and even though people say its easy and you just spray the stuff then spray down the car, I don't want to take the chance of screwing something up.
responses from sales reps from the sponsers should follow almost immediately. Most of the stuff will be helpful and ALL will suggest a product. It will be up to you to chose.
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Who would you guys recommend for cleaning the engine bay; detailer, dealership, body shop? I want to watch and learn so that I will be able to do it myself in the future. But I have no experience doing it, and even though people say its easy and you just spray the stuff then spray down the car, I don't want to take the chance of screwing something up.
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Spoke to my cousin who has an 01 z06. I saw his engine at the last car show and he did it himself. But at first I thought he had sprayed it, but he told me how he wiped it so I think I will try it this week. What products can I find in store?
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. I never let the engine bay on my nice cars get dirty, so never have to spray them. I'd only add to that step thoroughly spraying the engine compartment with distilled water (especially in areas with hard water) before letting it dry. And always dry it as much as you can by hand before letting the sun (or engine heat) do the rest. Removing dried water spots is a PITA.
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I did it this weekend. Did my wife's car first as a guinea pig. Things look good. But the hoses don't look black yet. I will keep working on them over the next couple of months, but should I just get the dealership to install new hoses?
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We have CRC Silicone spray, red can, at our hardware/autoparts stores & it's very light & does a nice job of making everything black; plastic, rubber, vinyl, etc, look like new...after the engine bay is cleaned/dryed first of course.