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Originally Posted by Chuck33079
Yeah, there's usually not a lot to add once he comes in and speaks. 
For my engine bay, I usually blow everything off with compressed air, wipe everything down with a wet rag or armor all cleaning wipes, and then hit the plastic and rubber with 303. As long as you do it often enough, it's never a chore. |
This is the critical element. I had never treated anything inside the engine bay prior to 40K miles, but I had kept it fairly clean for a DD by wiping it down occasionally with some wet towels. I did a more thorough detail when I was treating the trim and rubber, but it was still easy. I will detail even further when I do a wire tuck and take off the throttle bodies for cleaning.
Honestly, based on Junkman's opinion, I'm telling myself that I really
need to pick up a bottle of that 303 stuff. The VRT can be relegated to tire dressing easily enough - it is exactly what I want for the finish there.