ENGINE COMPARTMENT CLEANING

I'm in the UK, didn't notice the Autoglym only in Europe tag sorry. The cleaner is only a mild de-greaser, the dressing is good because you spray on and give it a wipe but dont bother about smears because as the engine heats up you end up with a protective, uniform coating on everything. This does get dirty over time but next clean cycle removes old to replace with new etc. I imagine the drssing is like Armorall.

I use Mr.Sheen/Pledge on my motorbike too, especially good for black exhausts but I would never dare use it one the interior, these household cleaners are silicon wax based arn't they? That would melt the 355's black bits in a jiffy! I do what the manual says, damp cloth fine, maybe some mild soap.

ps. If you dig though...

USA Radiant Auto Supply
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 001 615 342 0098
Fax: 00 1 615 321 9112
P.O. Box 723
Brentwood
TN 37027
USA

Canada Autoglym Canada Ltd.
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 00 1 604 533 5597
Fax: 00 1 604 533 5711
Unit 208, 20701 Langley By-Pass
Langley
British Columbia
Canada

 

Try http://www.winning-formulas.com/product/engine-cleaner-500ml

 

This is a relatively new product and addresses the corrosion problems. Safe for alloys and Aluminum

 

I have had good results with a product made for motorcycles called bikebrite.

You do have to wash it off with a hose so be careful but it works wonders.

 

Recommended to me by the local automotive leather shop,
I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on all of the rubber seals on my cars.
I also use it on the tires in lieu of messy tire dressing.
It makes it look clean and dark without excessive shine plus protects from UV rays.

It's not just for looks, it also protects and conditions.
Use something that is designed to do the job ......

http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/1/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm

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Use on Rubber: Latex, Neoprene, EPDM Seals, weather-stripping, Wet/dry suits, rubber roofs, Vinyl, Hypalon, Urethane Vinyl awnings, clear vinyl, convertible tops, tonneaus, car bras, spa covers, pool covers, inflatable boats and so much more !"


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No affiliation.

 

I use Simple Green on NON-POLISHED aluminum castings and rinse thoroughly. Never any problems with discoloration or crazing.

Do not use it on polished aluminum, it WILL give it a white discoloration.

 

I use P21S total to clean:
http://www.amazon.com/P21S-Total-Auto-Liter-Spray/dp/B0007VSHEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315794635&sr=8-1

Then 303 protectant to protect:
http://www.amazon.com/303-Products-Aerospace-Protectant/dp/B004HHSGS0/ref=pd_sbs_auto_6

 

I have good results using Stoner Trim Shine after cleaning. Comment by Rifledriver should be heeded; I clean engine compartment only with cleaner on a rag; staying away from electrical/rubber (including cambelts and seals) is imperative. Many chemicals degrade these rubber components......

They have a full line of auto detailing products which I have found to be useful. the Trim Shine does not leave any sticky residue( thus does not attract dust/dirt), does not streak when wet.............

stonersolutions.com (will sell direct)

 

A Ferrari driver. That's who.

 

Your retort was to a post from March 2007! LOL. I am usually a few months faster than that...

For rain, if my cars are clean I will ride my motorcycle if its going to rain to save myself the time cleaning the cars. The F430 in Rosso Scuderia is hard to keep looking fabulous, and I certainly dont want to drive around a dirty car. Lets call it time management.