[R32 Combat]

Whats the best way (products) to shine an engine bay. Mine is already pretty clean but would benefit from a good shine.

Any tips?

 

[gtr mart]

Cow jizz is good. If you run out, GT85 would be a close runner up.

 

[R32 Combat]

Not too sure where to get 'cow jizz'.

 

[gtr mart]

Not too sure where to get 'cow jizz'.

I'm just going to assume you're joking...

In all seriousness try some gt85. Great for cleaning, leaves a nice shine when rubbed, leaves a silicon coat making future cleans easier and smells nice too.

 

[R32 Combat]

I'm just going to assume you're joking...

You do that...

GT85 you say, is that something that can be applied with a spray or will it require cloth application?

 

[gtr mart]

It depends on the surface. I would spray open areas using the straw and then always wipe with a cloth and any sensitive bits, I would spray on the cloth and apply that way.

I would also do smallish sections at a time.

If you are going to try it, I would recomend starting by spraying onto the cloth and seeing how it works for you. Would be interested in how you get on.

 

[R32 Combat]

Cool, I might have a go tomorrow. If it works, I'll post up some pics of cow jizz.

 

[R32 Combat]

Silicon based 'Cow Jizz' works well.

 

[samgtr]

Auto glym tyre dressing, its a spray that can be used on engine bay and plastic trimmings
Spray it on and leaves a gloss finish

 

[R32 Combat]

Auto glym tyre dressing, its a spray that can be used on engine bay and plastic trimmings
Spray it on and leaves a gloss finish

I guess most tyre dressings would work?

 

[samgtr]

I suppose they would, with autoglym its easy to spray and you just leave it 20-30 mins and looks great

 

[gtr mart]

I would bet a large* sum of money that most tyre dressings will be sticky to the touch which I don't think is desirable in an engine bay. The GT85 is fine to touch and makes future cleaning easier.

Glad it went well. I used it on my motorbike, particularly on the white rear wheel where it would get covered in sticky oil.

Any before and after pics?




*upto 10p**





** yugandan p***







*** rounded up, worth circa £0.00 GBP

 

[R32 Combat]

No pics yeh, not finished.
I will post up when im done.

 

[R32 Combat]

I have a stock battery to fit.

 

[ian turbo]

Shine you say ?? I use a little t cut to get rid of the crap. then wax it. I use Autoglem HD Wax , as it beads off water really well.

 

[R32 Combat]

Shine you say ?? I use a little t cut to get rid of the crap. then wax it. I use Autoglem HD Wax , as it beads off water really well.

Although very nice, not very original looking. :chuckle:

 

[Sleeper GTR]

Nice looking engine bay. where did you get the power steering relocating kit ?

 

[ian turbo]

Nice looking engine bay. where did you get the power steering relocating kit ?

Was on the car when i got it.. Looks easy to make up really..

Il see if i can find a better pic but its made out of two bits of metal.



Combat ...... Thanks LOL....

 

[RSVFOUR]

I trust this is original enough

before

after


Lots of elbow grease a few tooth brushes
I used black bumper gloss on all the black rubber bits and t cut the paintwork under the bonnett inc the engine covers then solvol autosol on anything metal

 

[Smartdj]

try autoglym vinyl and rubber care. wash the car as usual, quick spray down in the engine bay leave to nearly dry then hit it with v&r leave to dry them wipe down.

you can also use it on door shuts and boot shut. very quick very easy