Washing the engine bay

[SStothebone]

How about washing it down with the engine cover off?

[Adam's Polishes]

Don't see why there would be anymore concern with the cover off... I don't personally own a camaro so I'm not intimately familiar with what might be under there besides the typically really ugly OEM intake manifold and coil packs. Anything in particular that you see as a concern?

[jsharp]

What about a maggie car?

[CGM2010]

Originally Posted by stieger

Hmm interesting. Where would one purchase this can of spray on silicone?

Lowes Hardware, Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray, or any parts house should be able to get you a similar silicone.

[Adam's Polishes]

FWIW - you don't want to go spraying silicones into your engine bay. While they may make for cheap (and disgustingly shiny dressings) silicone will attract and hold more dust than a water based dressing. The end result might look OK if you're into a 'used car lot' kind of look under the hood, but it will turn brown and hold dirt after just a little driving.

[jagan323]

Yeah, use VRT. Wow that stuff is addicting. You just want to try it on all kinds of surfaces lol

[CGM2010]

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

FWIW - you don't want to go spraying silicones into your engine bay. While they may make for cheap (and disgustingly shiny dressings) silicone will attract and hold more dust than a water based dressing. The end result might look OK if you're into a 'used car lot' kind of look under the hood, but it will turn brown and hold dirt after just a little driving.

That is your opinion, and comes from someone who who sell a high priced alternative, and your entitled to it. I've got a '98 Tahoe that has been routinely cleaned and treated with a high quality silicone spray for 13 years and has never "turned brown" as you say.

[Adam's Polishes]

Originally Posted by CGM2010

That is your opinion, and comes from someone who who sell a high priced alternative, and your entitled to it. I've got a '98 Tahoe that has been routinely cleaned and treated with a high quality silicone spray for 13 years and has never "turned brown" as you say.

Its opinion based on over a decade of high level detailing experience.

Honestly, its personal preference, do what works for you, but notice I didn't even mention our stuff specifically. Silicone will attract and hold more dust thus resulting in browning and by your own admission you have to avoid getting it on belts and things of that nature... certainly not a concern I'd want to have.

A water based or purpose built product for under-hood dressing doesn't have that concern. A pure silicone spray can cause issues including belt slippage and if it pulls in dirt a belt squeal isn't out of the question either.

I liken it to 'used car lot' look b/c thats the way they detail an engine bay... hose it off, cover it in silicone or armourall so it shines like an oil slick.

I'm not so concerned with selling my "high priced alternative" as I am in giving appropriate and accurate information on how to PROPERLY care for the area. If your way works for you, more power to ya! Don't let me tell you otherwise... stick with what makes you happy!

[bradshaw]

I`ve used water only from a water hose, no direct hard stream, then I use a yard blower to insure all water is blown away, then I drive the car until HOT, no problems, doing it this way for years now.

[Stex]

Originally Posted by jagan323

Yeah, use VRT. Wow that stuff is addicting. You just want to try it on all kinds of surfaces lol

+1 and the Adams in out spray for the hard to reach places. No silicone here as it is known for the browning of tires etc....

I go to the pay and spray and use the methods Dylan covers in the vids. I use the APC and/or the car wash wheel/engine cleaner (on large truck bay), brush with the boars head brush and rinse with the low pressure soft water to reduce spotting. no high pressure needed and cover what you feel like covering. Wipe down, start up to let it dry off and then VRT ( can cut with distilled water 1:1) to spray and in out spray.

I stay away from any high pressure esp on coil packs etc...

[66olds442]

Originally Posted by CGM2010

That is your opinion, and comes from someone who who sell a high priced alternative, and your entitled to it. I've got a '98 Tahoe that has been routinely cleaned and treated with a high quality silicone spray for 13 years and has never "turned brown" as you say.

The people over at Adam's have made 7 instructional volumes of how to detail your own car and you can watch the current most one (volume 6) for free on their website. They are far from pushy about their products. Try Super VRT and the in and out spray and I promise you'll be impressed. If you aren't they offer a 110% satisfaction guarantee.