Engine Shine ?

[goldcup]

Has anyone used Griots engine shine or a similar product?Idea seems good but I am hesitant to spray anything and then find out it is crap.

 

[plumcrazy]

not that product but i have used WD40 and it works great.

 

[Iceman]

Engine Shine looks awesome. But it does work like a paint. So be careful where you spray. It will make your hoses look really shiny.

 

[goldcup]

How long does it last ?When it is wearing out does it flake etc...

 

[dave6666]

This product will also work on hoses and the plastic fender liners. Above and below the wheels. I did my wheel wells a few months ago and the dust hoses off well to restore the shine. It is NOT like a paint.

Undercarriage Spray - Cleaners - Wheels & Tires - Car Care - Griot's Garage

 

[Luna C]

I have had great success with Sonus Motorcoat. It had lasted 6 months on a DD and the engine compartment still looks new. The vehicle I used it on was a '02 F150 with 80k on it.

 

[ViperTony]

Unless you have a flock of pigeons living in your engine I think you'll be surprised at how shine you'll get from a quick engine wash followed up Griot's Undercarriage Spray. Think of it as SpeedShine for your engine.

 

[dave6666]

Unless you have a flock of pigeons living in your engine I think you'll be surprised at how shine you'll get from a quick engine wash followed up Griot's Undercarriage Spray. Think of it as SpeedShine for your engine.

I've heard that Flock of Pigeons is touring again.

 

[goldcup]

I have used the undercarriage spray its just so greasy.the engine/compartment is really clean as it is just thought if I could use something to make it easier to keep clean
I would.Dave where can I get those tickets?

 

[2001 GTS]

I used that on my engine bay (not engine) and regretted it! After a year or so it made everything dull and looked shi**y!, and had to use OOPS to get all the crap off. Looked good the first month or so, but clean parts look a lot better then shiny. But its your call.

 

[goldcup]

Thats what I worried about,I typically do not use anything on the engine compartment as I dont want to have to clean it off.Thanks, I wondered about that I could always use it on my wifes truck!

 

[2001 GTS]

I just checked the Griots site and yeah that what I used, the engine gloss.

I spent a hell of time getting all the gunk off and now it all looks new again!

 

[mad0953]

I use Adam's Polishes "In and Out Spray", no residue, non greasy, easy on, and it last a long time. Works on plastic, rubber, steel, etc. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ima A. Hole

 

[dave6666]

I use Adam's Polishes "In and Out Spray", no residue, non greasy, easy on, and it last a long time. Works on plastic, rubber, steel, etc. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ima A. Hole

Hey Doc... How was that puddy cat steak?

 

[ViperTony]

Looked good the first month or so, but clean parts look a lot better then shiny. But its your call.

I agree...cleaner is better.

 

[mad0953]

Hey Doc... How was that puddy cat steak?

Twas mighty fine my man. Dropped a load of it in Vegas Sunday.

 

[agentf1]

I use Adam's Polishes "In and Out Spray", no residue, non greasy, easy on, and it last a long time. Works on plastic, rubber, steel, etc. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ima A. Hole

They stopped making In and Out due to the VOC regulations, what a shame. I have one can and am using it sparingly. I think chemical guys sells something similar but I hear it is shinier. No first hand experience with it.

Instantly shines and protects vinyl, plastic, rubber, metal, glass, leather and many other materials. Sprayed surfaces are water, dirt, and stain resistant.

 

[viperman303]

Agree with WD-40 and it can be used many many times. Just spruces it up a bit and leaves nothing to clean up later.

 

[dave6666]

For those of you that like to use WD-40 for under hood dressing...

WD-40 is 50% mineral spirits, 15% mineral oil.

Typical radiator hose is EPDM rubber.

Typical fan belt and fuel hose is neoprene.

Mineral spirits gets a severe corrosion rating on EPDM, and milder on neoprene.

I'd use something else.

All of this info available at Wikipedia and Cole Parmer's web sites.

 

[Newport Viper]

good results with this.

Exterior Trim Coating G13415 Product Information

 

[goldcup]

Keep Them coming its appreciated,I think I will try that meguiars product looks low impact and very non permanent.

 

[plumcrazy]

Dave, i dont just go spraying the WD40 on the engine directly. i spray it onto a clean rag and then wipe the engine down. never had a problem with the hoses