Polish for Engine Bay?

TexasChuck · 02-09-2014, 08:46 AM

What to use for the plastic parts, painted parts, not the aluminum , metal polish there, Lot of heat in there!
Thanks

Tadpole · 02-09-2014, 05:03 PM

Armor All will work nicely

SOUTHZZ · 02-09-2014, 05:19 PM

PLEASE.NO ARMORALL!
This stuff leaves a greasy film etc.
The BEST stuff I've used is 210 PLASTIC
CLEANER&POLISH.
Use on any plastic surface like headlites/hard plastic on the engine &interior.
Better for engine areas is Auto GYLMN RUBBER/VINYL
PROTECTOR.NO film or residue left behind,Lasts forever
on interior/exterior.Nice semi gloss finish.

TexasChuck · 02-09-2014, 05:35 PM

Hey, good info.
Thx
I was just concerned about finding some thing that will hold up to the heat.

Tadpole · 02-09-2014, 06:47 PM

Read the MSDS on the 210 then you will reconsider armor all.
I've been using this over 30 years in my engine bays of all my cars.

cheshirecat · 02-10-2014, 09:47 AM

Once you've degreased the bay, I would suggest 303 Aerospace for a matte look on rubber pieces and Collinite 845 for a finished look on larger plastics, metals and painted surfaces. Collinite is literally made for high-temp applications. It's also a great exterior wax.

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax

JARblue · 02-10-2014, 10:16 AM

I was really impressed with the finish of Adam's Super VRT on all the black trim and rubber in the engine bay. I did the first treatment last fall when the Z had about 40K miles of daily driving over 2.5 years, and all the pieces I treated look like new again.

In addition to trim, I really like the low-shine finish it gives to the tires when you dress them. A little goes a looooong way, so it lasts a long time, too.

cheshirecat · 02-10-2014, 12:28 PM

Super VRT really is amazing. I can't believe how far that bottle goes. It may seem expensive but you'll be using it forever.

Junkman2008 · 02-11-2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Once you've degreased the bay, I would suggest 303 Aerospace for a matte look on rubber pieces.[/url]

Aerospace 303 is an excellent choice. It is nowhere close to being the greasy mess that some of the products mentioned in this thread can create.

JARblue · 02-11-2014, 08:26 AM

Junkman has spoken

Chuck33079 · 02-11-2014, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Junkman has spoken

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.

JARblue · 02-11-2014, 08:58 AM

Quote:

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.

Chuck33079 · 02-11-2014, 09:09 AM

I just don't know how people let their cars get filthy underhood. It's so easy if you keep up with it. The exterior is subject to the elements, and the interior has you getting in and out all the time. The engine bay rarely gets more than a little dirt and moisture.

Junkman2008 · 02-11-2014, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I just don't know how people let their cars get filthy underhood. It's so easy if you keep up with it.

Preventive maintenance is the key. Here I am with 150,000 miles on this engine.

I even clean the parts that you can't see so that gunk doesn't end up INSIDE my motor.

Chuck33079 · 02-11-2014, 09:38 AM

It'll save you money too. Properly cared for plastic and hoses are a hell of a lot less likely to break.

02-09-2014, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Polish for Engine Bay? What to use for the plastic parts, painted parts, not the aluminum , metal polish there, Lot of heat in there! Thanks

02-09-2014, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Armor All will work nicely __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

02-09-2014, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Polish engine Hey, good info. Thx I was just concerned about finding some thing that will hold up to the heat. Last edited by TexasChuck; 02-09-2014 at 05:57 PM.

02-09-2014, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Read the MSDS on the 210 then you will reconsider armor all. I've been using this over 30 years in my engine bays of all my cars. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

02-10-2014, 10:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I was really impressed with the finish of Adam's Super VRT on all the black trim and rubber in the engine bay. I did the first treatment last fall when the Z had about 40K miles of daily driving over 2.5 years, and all the pieces I treated look like new again. In addition to trim, I really like the low-shine finish it gives to the tires when you dress them. A little goes a looooong way, so it lasts a long time, too. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-09-2014, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3400	PLEASE.NO ARMORALL! This stuff leaves a greasy film etc. The BEST stuff I've used is 210 PLASTIC CLEANER&POLISH. Use on any plastic surface like headlites/hard plastic on the engine &interior. Better for engine areas is Auto GYLMN RUBBER/VINYL PROTECTOR.NO film or residue left behind,Lasts forever on interior/exterior.Nice semi gloss finish.

02-10-2014, 09:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Once you've degreased the bay, I would suggest 303 Aerospace for a matte look on rubber pieces and Collinite 845 for a finished look on larger plastics, metals and painted surfaces. Collinite is literally made for high-temp applications. It's also a great exterior wax. Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax

02-10-2014, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Super VRT really is amazing. I can't believe how far that bottle goes. It may seem expensive but you'll be using it forever.

02-11-2014, 08:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Junkman has spoken __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-11-2014, 09:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I just don't know how people let their cars get filthy underhood. It's so easy if you keep up with it. The exterior is subject to the elements, and the interior has you getting in and out all the time. The engine bay rarely gets more than a little dirt and moisture. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-11-2014, 09:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It'll save you money too. Properly cared for plastic and hoses are a hell of a lot less likely to break. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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