Engine Compartment Rubber/Plastic Protection

[Charlies02GLS]

I was curious what you all use for the engine compartment to protect the hoses/shrouds after cleaning and how long the looks lasts. I'm currently using the Sonus Trim and Motor Kote but it's a serious PITA to apply although the results are fantastic when all goes well.

[Bob]

I use a few things...
303 Aerospace Protectant
Danase Tire Dressing
Four Star Rubber Protectant

To clean the engines I use P21S Total Auto Wash. I let the engine dry and then just spray on one of the protectants.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I use Amazing Roll Off to clean and 303 to protect

[Charlies02GLS]

How does the effectiveness of P21S and Amazing Roll Off compare to a solution of 1:5 APC to water? I've always shied away from using the P21S Total Auto Wash just because of the price especially when compared to a gallon of APC.

[Bob]

Actually the P21S I was using this weekend was cut 50/50 with water. I LOVE P21S for cleaning. I just sprayed it on, let it sit for a little while and hosed it off. I let the engine dry a little bit and then sprayed it with Four Star Rubber Protectant and left it.

The price of the P21S might be higher but it is a really safe product. You don't have to worry about it being to harsh on anything.

[Charlies02GLS]

Guess I've got something else to try out now. :D

[carguy44q]

Try this i use simplegreen,spraydown,dry,spray with armorall foam run engine for 5 to 10 mins to bake on and wow. :wink:

[Bob]

I always recommend not using Simple Green. Simple Green can, and I have witnessed it myself, oxidize aluminum and fade plastic and rubber.

[Pete]

I always recommend not using Simple Green. Simple Green can, and I have witnessed it myself, oxidize aluminum and fade plastic and rubber.

I will second this as I, too, have witnessed and been asked to repair such damage done by Simple Green.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I always recommend not using Simple Green. Simple Green can, and I have witnessed it myself, oxidize aluminum and fade plastic and rubber.

Yup, I seen it happen as well!

[reeeko99]

Stoners Trim Shine was about the most idiot proof product i've used in years.

The looks are outstanding......

I use apc or engine degreaser first to clean the engine, wipe down remaining areas with some more apc on towel and toothbrush. Then apply the Stoners.

Party like a Rock Star.

[Bob]

I used Trim Shine on all of my motorcycle engine parts on my Ninja. I even used it on my black mufflers but it didn't last long on those. LOL It was a test though.