Engine bay dressing

[rustypixel]

I'm looking for something to dress up the engine bay a little after a cleaning. I don't want to spend a lot for this and would like something that I can find at the local auto care stores (AutoZone, Pep Boys) or even Walmart. I'd prefer something with a satin finish and not overly glossy.

Thanks.

 

[Jesse@Autopia]

My favorite product to use for an engine dressing, would be the Sonus Trim & Motor Kote. You can't get it at any local stores (that I know of), but you can get it at the Autopia website. We are running 15%off. Here is the link for it: Sonus Trim & Motor Kote

 

[RDKC]

My favorite product to use for an engine dressing, would be the Sonus Trim & Motor Kote. You can't get it at any local stores (that I know of), but you can get it at the Autopia website. We are running 15%off. Here is the link for it: Sonus Trim & Motor Kote

I would also highly recommend it. Works great, lasts, and is ridiculously easy to use.

 

[RaysWay]

My go-to recently has been CarPro PERL.

Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

It's available in a 50ml sample size for only $4.99: CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant

You can dress at least a couple engine bays with 50ml.

 

[PA DETAILER]

Megs hyper dressing 4:1
Sonus motor kote

But if your looking for OTC just get armor all or any cheap vinyl protectant spray.

Do you have a advanced auto? Get this....

Gunk Engine Brite Engine Protector Shine CEB1: Advance Auto Parts

SONUS MOTOR KOTE...http://www.autopia.org/forums/every...us-motor-kote.html?highlight=sonus+motor+kote

 

[bswombaugh]

My go-to recently has been CarPro PERL.

Quick Engine Detail with BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash + CarPro PERL

It's available in a 50ml sample size for only $4.99: CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant

You can dress at least a couple engine bays with 50ml.

I agree with using the Perl. I just did an engine and used it at a 1:3 ratio. It really looked great and the customer was very satisified.

 

[Mike lambert]

Perk will leave white residue after a while, I would get Meguiars satin finish vinyl dressing, then go buy hyperdressing for the future

 

[Ronkh]

Sonus motor kote
CD-2 (good luck finding it)

 

[allenk4]

Sonus Motor Kote

Does not attract dust like a regular dressing

Well worth the higher price

 

[tom p.]

Sonus Motor Kote

 

[52split]

PERL 1:1...never had residue issues. Been using it consistently on my engine for a couple years now with zero issues.

 

[XxBoostinxX]

Sonus Trim and Motor Kote. It gives a natural, finished look that is dry to the touch.

I have PERL as well and only use it when I'm out of Sonus. Even at 1:1 it left a greasy feel to me.

 

[JSFM35X]

Been using polish angel Engine. It works great at cleaning and leave a clean matte shine behind.

 

[XxBoostinxX]

Been using polish angel Engine. It works great at cleaning and leave a clean matte shine behind.

Pretty interested in this. Is it an AIO? It is pricey (of course), but how much do you use on a typical engine bay?

 

[Pats300zx]

Can't go wrong with Hyper Dressing. Reasonably priced and can be diluted for other uses. Sonus is great as well but Ut has a bit of a learning curve.

 

[The Guz]

If you are looking for something quick and does a good job

BLACKFIRE All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant

 

[House of Wax]

Yup, Sonus is where it's at

 

[Accumulator]

While I've used Ultima TTG+ on a few pieces, most of my engine compartment work is just done with the ValuGard Fast Finish and/or Meguiar's UQW that I use as drying aids.

I'm gonna clean/rinse/dry everything in there anyhow, so it doesn't really seem to add much time/effort to the job...guess I just haven't seen the light regarding the benefits of a different approach. (Note that the painted body panels are detailed just like the rest of the car anyhow, only redo the LSP a couple times a year.)

 

[CDot]

I currently use Eco Touch Tire Shine; it works really well!