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Old Jul 9, 2019 | 03:28 PM
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I sprayed something on my engine and it shined for months! I know it had to be diluted with water. Any ideas? Or what do you guys use for the showroom shine.
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You might get more hits in the car care section.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...discussion-10/
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I use Sonus Trim and Motor Kote, spray and let it dry
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I use a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and tap water.

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You could use any type of exterior trim spray. My personal favorite is Stoners.

Here's a nice video showing how to do your engine compartment

Adam's Polishes Vol. 8 - Chapter 3 - Cleaning the Engine Bay
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Originally Posted by Scoobydoobydoo
You could use any type of exterior trim spray. My personal favorite is Stoners.

Here's a nice video showing how to do your engine compartment

Adam's Polishes Vol. 8 - Chapter 3 - Cleaning the Engine Bay
https://youtu.be/rZvEZrgyoX0

I don't know about everyone else, but Ashley makes it really hard for me to concentration on the washing process.

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^^^ makes it hard alright
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