Secrets - Wheel Wells and Engine bays
05-06-06, 09:59 AM
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Secrets - Wheel Wells and Engine bays
Hey guys, looking for products to clean/detail wheel wells and engine bays.
Can some of you pros out there share with us inquiring minds......thanks.
Can some of you pros out there share with us inquiring minds......thanks.
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Originally Posted by shftup
Hey guys, looking for products to clean/detail wheel wells and engine bays.
Can some of you pros out there share with us inquiring minds......thanks.
Can some of you pros out there share with us inquiring minds......thanks.
Wells I do when I clean the wheels and tires. I spray simple green automotive (make sure it's the "auto" kind, since the regular version can dry rubber), cut 2:1 with water into the wells and let it dwell for ~30 seconds to a minute while I clean the wheels. I then take a wheel brush or cloth and agitate where I can reach, then spay with water. Later, when I'm almost done the car (dressing tires, etc...), I spray some 303 into the wells (a little goes a long way), and just spread it. They get dirty relatively quickly regardless of what you do, but the 303 will keep them black for awhile.
For engines I cover up intakes and electrics with tinfoil, spray simple green auto (full strength or cut 1:1) over the entire engine. Clean tough areas with a cloth then lighty spray the engine with water to remove all the residue. Either wait for it to dry or turn the car on for a few minutes to speed it up, then dress with Dress It Right, 303, or Megs 40. I use regular metal polish on metal.
Hope this helps.
05-06-06, 01:30 PM
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My process for both is the following:
Wells I do when I clean the wheels and tires. I spray simple green automotive (make sure it's the "auto" kind, since the regular version can dry rubber), cut 2:1 with water into the wells and let it dwell for ~30 seconds to a minute while I clean the wheels. I then take a wheel brush or cloth and agitate where I can reach, then spay with water. Later, when I'm almost done the car (dressing tires, etc...), I spray some 303 into the wells (a little goes a long way), and just spread it. They get dirty relatively quickly regardless of what you do, but the 303 will keep them black for awhile.
Wells I do when I clean the wheels and tires. I spray simple green automotive (make sure it's the "auto" kind, since the regular version can dry rubber), cut 2:1 with water into the wells and let it dwell for ~30 seconds to a minute while I clean the wheels. I then take a wheel brush or cloth and agitate where I can reach, then spay with water. Later, when I'm almost done the car (dressing tires, etc...), I spray some 303 into the wells (a little goes a long way), and just spread it. They get dirty relatively quickly regardless of what you do, but the 303 will keep them black for awhile.
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Originally Posted by shftup
Hey guys, looking for products to clean/detail wheel wells and engine bays.
Can some of you pros out there share with us inquiring minds......thanks.
Can some of you pros out there share with us inquiring minds......thanks.
05-10-06, 05:17 AM
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How about this?
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1002&SKU=11138
I have had good luck with their Rubber Cleaner, Vinyl and Rubber Dressing, and Interior Cleaner - very good products!
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1002&SKU=11138
I have had good luck with their Rubber Cleaner, Vinyl and Rubber Dressing, and Interior Cleaner - very good products!
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Originally Posted by picus
My process for both is the following:
Wells I do when I clean the wheels and tires. I spray simple green automotive (make sure it's the "auto" kind, since the regular version can dry rubber), cut 2:1 with water into the wells and let it dwell for ~30 seconds to a minute while I clean the wheels. I then take a wheel brush or cloth and agitate where I can reach, then spay with water. Later, when I'm almost done the car (dressing tires, etc...), I spray some 303 into the wells (a little goes a long way), and just spread it. They get dirty relatively quickly regardless of what you do, but the 303 will keep them black for awhile.
For engines I cover up intakes and electrics with tinfoil, spray simple green auto (full strength or cut 1:1) over the entire engine. Clean tough areas with a cloth then lighty spray the engine with water to remove all the residue. Either wait for it to dry or turn the car on for a few minutes to speed it up, then dress with Dress It Right, 303, or Megs 40. I use regular metal polish on metal.
Hope this helps.
Wells I do when I clean the wheels and tires. I spray simple green automotive (make sure it's the "auto" kind, since the regular version can dry rubber), cut 2:1 with water into the wells and let it dwell for ~30 seconds to a minute while I clean the wheels. I then take a wheel brush or cloth and agitate where I can reach, then spay with water. Later, when I'm almost done the car (dressing tires, etc...), I spray some 303 into the wells (a little goes a long way), and just spread it. They get dirty relatively quickly regardless of what you do, but the 303 will keep them black for awhile.
For engines I cover up intakes and electrics with tinfoil, spray simple green auto (full strength or cut 1:1) over the entire engine. Clean tough areas with a cloth then lighty spray the engine with water to remove all the residue. Either wait for it to dry or turn the car on for a few minutes to speed it up, then dress with Dress It Right, 303, or Megs 40. I use regular metal polish on metal.
Hope this helps.
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Protectant - the same stuff you use on plastic trim. It keeps them dark for a couple days.
Another note - I've been using dilutted Poorboys APC lately instead of simple green, works better imo and is much cheaper.
Griots stuff is good too, definitely will work.
Another note - I've been using dilutted Poorboys APC lately instead of simple green, works better imo and is much cheaper.
Griots stuff is good too, definitely will work.
05-13-06, 07:23 PM
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One of the few things I use a pressure washer on is the wheel wells. I also use it on the tires. I dress the wells with CD/2 Engine Detailer. This is an acrylic based dressing that dries hard and non-oily so it doesn't attract dust and grime like an oily dressing will. It also lasts through rain. I get a couple months out of an application. This stuff (CD/2) is also my go to engine dressing for the same reasons.
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Originally Posted by jfelbab
One of the few things I use a pressure washer on is the wheel wells. I also use it on the tires. I dress the wells with CD/2 Engine Detailer. This is an acrylic based dressing that dries hard and non-oily so it doesn't attract dust and grime like an oily dressing will. It also lasts through rain. I get a couple months out of an application. This stuff (CD/2) is also my go to engine dressing for the same reasons.
Where do you buy this from??
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Originally Posted by jfelbab
One of the few things I use a pressure washer on is the wheel wells. I also use it on the tires. I dress the wells with CD/2 Engine Detailer. This is an acrylic based dressing that dries hard and non-oily so it doesn't attract dust and grime like an oily dressing will. It also lasts through rain. I get a couple months out of an application. This stuff (CD/2) is also my go to engine dressing for the same reasons.
Where do you buy this from??
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