my how to clean your engine bay
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From: Anaheim
Originally Posted by pwr2al4,Apr 11 2005, 06:52 PM
Bass,
The car looks great, I have a quick question. I like how you coat basically everything under the hood, have you had any problems with parts of the engine getting hot enough to melt the products and cause them to start to smell? I'm sure we've all made the mistake of dripping some excess oil onto parts of the engine and having to deal with the reeking burned oil smell as a result, do you notice that at all with the products you've used?
Also since the stuff seems to be pretty glossy, has it made the engine appear spotty in certain parts that are exposed heat, now that its startign to wear off, or has it all kinda faded away at the same rate? I just picture the red block becoming polka dotted at certain points where the heat is most intense, has this been a problem at all?
Again great job. thanks.
The car looks great, I have a quick question. I like how you coat basically everything under the hood, have you had any problems with parts of the engine getting hot enough to melt the products and cause them to start to smell? I'm sure we've all made the mistake of dripping some excess oil onto parts of the engine and having to deal with the reeking burned oil smell as a result, do you notice that at all with the products you've used?
Also since the stuff seems to be pretty glossy, has it made the engine appear spotty in certain parts that are exposed heat, now that its startign to wear off, or has it all kinda faded away at the same rate? I just picture the red block becoming polka dotted at certain points where the heat is most intense, has this been a problem at all?
Again great job. thanks.
-sam
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From: Near Atlanta, GA
With the exception of the undercarriage, I've pretty much sworn-off using a spray nozzle anywhere around the cars and motorcycle.
I've found that fitting a large volume shut-off valve on the end of the hose and a steady single stream of flowing water is far more effective and causes less trouble when rinsing off with any type of nozzle.
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDet...-AS1FF&pad=true
For wetting down the vehicle before washing -- where the benefits of the single stream aren't as important -- the shut-off valve can be opened a 1/4 way to produce a flat spray.
Just something to consider.
I've found that fitting a large volume shut-off valve on the end of the hose and a steady single stream of flowing water is far more effective and causes less trouble when rinsing off with any type of nozzle.
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDet...-AS1FF&pad=true
For wetting down the vehicle before washing -- where the benefits of the single stream aren't as important -- the shut-off valve can be opened a 1/4 way to produce a flat spray.
Just something to consider.
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From: Kansas City
My .02 cents...
I don't like the CD2 stuff. I have used it twice and I wasn't happy afterward either time. I followed the instructions to the "T" and when I was done I had what the guy above feared, spots. It wasn't horrible or anything, but to me the OCD king I wasn't happy. No problem though I figured I would just go over those places again, but still no coverage when I was done.
#2, everyone raves about how it doesn't leave a greasy feeling and that it doesn't attract dirt...
In my use anywhere that didn't get hot enough to basically bake this stuff on does stay greasy. And something that stays greasy, attracts dirt and dust.
Like I said I used it twice (once on my S2K and once on a friends 93 RX7) and got the same results both times. Maybe I got a bad batch, maybe I can't read, who knows... but I stick w/ a thorough clean and my 303 for the engine bay. A clean engine bay speaks volume, so the need to have it shiny isn't a priority for me.
Although to all that use this stuff and like it, more power to you.
I don't like the CD2 stuff. I have used it twice and I wasn't happy afterward either time. I followed the instructions to the "T" and when I was done I had what the guy above feared, spots. It wasn't horrible or anything, but to me the OCD king I wasn't happy. No problem though I figured I would just go over those places again, but still no coverage when I was done.
#2, everyone raves about how it doesn't leave a greasy feeling and that it doesn't attract dirt...
In my use anywhere that didn't get hot enough to basically bake this stuff on does stay greasy. And something that stays greasy, attracts dirt and dust.
Like I said I used it twice (once on my S2K and once on a friends 93 RX7) and got the same results both times. Maybe I got a bad batch, maybe I can't read, who knows... but I stick w/ a thorough clean and my 303 for the engine bay. A clean engine bay speaks volume, so the need to have it shiny isn't a priority for me.
Although to all that use this stuff and like it, more power to you.
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From: Costa Mesa
hey bass... thanks for the write-up... this is exactly what i've been looking for... i do have a question though: I've got a spoon valve cover and was wondering if there's a chance that the cd2 would mess it up (ie crack or spot the finish/paint)... thanks in advance...
paul
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From: Franklin MA
isn't the spoon cover, carbon fiber with a clear coat? if so i don't think you'll have any problems at all
however if you're worried why not just tape off the aera and then finish the cover with some good carnuba
however if you're worried why not just tape off the aera and then finish the cover with some good carnuba
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From: Franklin MA
i'm sorry Paul,
i thought you were talking about the spark plug cover (which you have as well
) .. you should be fine with the painted valve cover - cd-2 has a nice spray pattern so rather than cover your value cover - i would just not spray the stuff if you're concered
i thought you were talking about the spark plug cover (which you have as well
) .. you should be fine with the painted valve cover - cd-2 has a nice spray pattern so rather than cover your value cover - i would just not spray the stuff if you're concered 
(i didnt see it on thier shelves)