engine bay cleaning

TrueBlueGT2002 · October 25th, 2011, 11:36 AM

I read everything it said about doing this in the sticky. but yesterday i went to go buy what i needed and couldnt find the f21 tire dressing. Is there something else i could use thats just like it? i would post this in the sticky but im not sure if people still check it. Any help would be appreciated!

RZNCAIN · October 25th, 2011, 11:42 AM

I have used many foaming tire dressing.

VaderGT · October 25th, 2011, 11:43 AM

I am guessing your talking the dressing part..you can use ALOT of items..Optimum Opti-Bond, Sonus Motor Kote, 303 Aerospace, you really can use any trim dressing. I prefer non silicone based products as the silicone will attract dust.

TrueBlueGT2002 · October 25th, 2011, 12:38 PM

rzncain- so you can basically just use and tire dressing? if so then ill just go buy one today. Thanks!

RZNCAIN · October 25th, 2011, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by TrueBlueGT2002

rzncain- so you can basically just use and tire dressing? if so then ill just go buy one today. Thanks!

Yeah, I have used a few different tire foams. Vader is right, silicone will attract dust, but if you keep up with the engine bay, it will stay looking nice.

TrueBlueGT2002 · October 25th, 2011, 12:40 PM

Is there any specific one that you like the most?

brokenweasel · October 25th, 2011, 12:43 PM

Try and get your hands on some aerospace 303, it is a great product. You can use it on plastic (dash/interior) rubber (tires, my favorite dressing so far) engine bays, and even leather I've heard. If you can find a boating supply store you might be able to find it, I haven't found a local source around here though. Their website has a find-a-dealer thing on it.

sikedsyko · October 25th, 2011, 12:51 PM

If you can't get f21 or 303 Protectant, I would pick up some Megiuar's Interior Quik Detailer and some Meguiar's Interior Protectant. They will do a very similar job. I wouldn't recommend OTC tire dressings because, like stated, they attract dust.

rhuckster · October 25th, 2011, 01:04 PM

I use this after getting everything clean: Trim Shine is an easy-to-use, spray-on coating that instantly shines dull or faded plastic, vinyl, and rubber with no wiping or rubbing. Just spray and walk away!

Rick

dannyboy281 · October 25th, 2011, 08:07 PM

CD2 engine detailer works great and it actually doesnt attract much dust at all like the tire dressings with silicon. Its available locally at autopart stores. I personally use Meguiars Hyper Dressing at 4:1 or 303 Aerospace Protectant.

I wash with an APC and dedicated brushes first then pressure rinse avoiding my K&N FIPK while rinsing. I also avoid wetting the alternator, I just give it a very quick blast for like a second or less to get rid of any dust on it. I then spray on the protectant and then close the hood and turn on the gt and let it idle for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that you open you hood and check it out and its dry to the touch any unevenness can be corrected with a microfiber towel

October 25th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#1
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	engine bay cleaning I read everything it said about doing this in the sticky. but yesterday i went to go buy what i needed and couldnt find the f21 tire dressing. Is there something else i could use thats just like it? i would post this in the sticky but im not sure if people still check it. Any help would be appreciated! __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

October 25th, 2011, 11:42 AM	#2
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,490 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have used many foaming tire dressing. __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

October 25th, 2011, 11:43 AM	#3
VaderGT Enthusiast 2010 GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 715 iTrader: 1 reviews	I am guessing your talking the dressing part..you can use ALOT of items..Optimum Opti-Bond, Sonus Motor Kote, 303 Aerospace, you really can use any trim dressing. I prefer non silicone based products as the silicone will attract dust. __________________

October 25th, 2011, 12:38 PM	#4
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	rzncain- so you can basically just use and tire dressing? if so then ill just go buy one today. Thanks! __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

October 25th, 2011, 12:40 PM	#6
TrueBlueGT2002 Regular 2002 mustang gt 14.069 @ 100 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cocoa beach fl Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is there any specific one that you like the most? __________________ Bassani O/R X Pipe, Borla Stingers, 70mm Accufab Throttle Body, K&N Intake, SCT XF3 Tuner, MGW STS GO BUCS!!

October 25th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#8
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you can't get f21 or 303 Protectant, I would pick up some Megiuar's Interior Quik Detailer and some Meguiar's Interior Protectant. They will do a very similar job. I wouldn't recommend OTC tire dressings because, like stated, they attract dust. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

October 25th, 2011, 01:04 PM	#9
rhuckster Newbie 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vista, ca. Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use this after getting everything clean: Trim Shine is an easy-to-use, spray-on coating that instantly shines dull or faded plastic, vinyl, and rubber with no wiping or rubbing. Just spray and walk away! Rick

October 25th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#10
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	CD2 engine detailer works great and it actually doesnt attract much dust at all like the tire dressings with silicon. Its available locally at autopart stores. I personally use Meguiars Hyper Dressing at 4:1 or 303 Aerospace Protectant. I wash with an APC and dedicated brushes first then pressure rinse avoiding my K&N FIPK while rinsing. I also avoid wetting the alternator, I just give it a very quick blast for like a second or less to get rid of any dust on it. I then spray on the protectant and then close the hood and turn on the gt and let it idle for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that you open you hood and check it out and its dry to the touch any unevenness can be corrected with a microfiber towel __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

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