Engine shine?
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Engine shine?
Mash557's post got me thinking,
Is there something you can wipe down the engine with that makes it shine and lasts? I dont need to clean it, just want it to shine and look clean like the interior.
Is there something you can wipe down the engine with that makes it shine and lasts? I dont need to clean it, just want it to shine and look clean like the interior.
Race Director
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From: Florida
Re: Engine shine? (FAST AG)
Meguires now sells a product called "Engine Kote". They only sell it in the gallon and I ended up buying some through a local auto paint store. It is a water-based product.
I tried it and, yes, it does make the engine look great (see pic below). The only problem is that it also attracts a lot of dust. It's easy to apply....just put it in a spray bottle and go crazy. Then take a clean cotton cloth and "tamp" the really wet spots. I also took pains to avoid the injector covers and the opti-crap distributor.
Several years ago, there was another product that I used called "Motor Glow". It was a silicone based product and really made an engine look spectacular.
I tried it and, yes, it does make the engine look great (see pic below). The only problem is that it also attracts a lot of dust. It's easy to apply....just put it in a spray bottle and go crazy. Then take a clean cotton cloth and "tamp" the really wet spots. I also took pains to avoid the injector covers and the opti-crap distributor.
Several years ago, there was another product that I used called "Motor Glow". It was a silicone based product and really made an engine look spectacular.
Burning Brakes
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From: Esko MN
Re: Engine shine? (FAST AG)
I thought I'd try Lexol Vinylex. It's supposed to dry so it does not attract dust. I have used Stoner Trimshine and you wipe it down after applying and it leaves the plastics shiny but you will get some dust.
Greg
Greg
