Any other thought to engine detailing?

[jays04mach1]

I cleaned the engine compartment and used cd 2 and call me nuts, but I really didn't like the look afterwards. I followed the directions on the can word for word, but the residue left on the strut towers and other painted areas was a xxxxx to get off and i don't want to deal with that again. Any other successful options?

[CharlesW]

My personal vehicles get 303 Protectant used on the plastic and rubber parts and a QD on the metal/painted areas.
FWIW, If you wipe down the CD-2 right after you spray it on, it looks much better. At least it does in my opinion.
CD-2 is not a product that I use very often.
It seems:
Too shiny/greasy
Too much of a cover-up
To tend to spray unevenly (This could be user error)

I think any good vinyl/rubber treatment would work for you. Like most detail products, more is not necessarily a good thing. Try a light coating first. If you think it needs more, you can always add more.

[JohnHenry]

Originally Posted by CharlesW

FWIW, If you wipe down the CD-2 right after you spray it on, it looks much better.

I like CD-2, but you can't skip this step IMO.

[Ronkh]

Never thought of wiping it down.

[flash gordon]

Originally Posted by johnhenry

i like cd-2, but you can't skip this step imo.

+3

[Garry Dean]

I use Megs Hyper Dressing on engines and I love it. You should try it. I dilute it 4:1 for just about everything.

[RobertP]

CD2 definitely needs a good wipe down, I usually let it sit overnight then come back and wipe it down.

[jays04mach1]

Originally Posted by CharlesW

My personal vehicles get 303 Protectant used on the plastic and rubber parts and a QD on the metal/painted areas.
FWIW, If you wipe down the CD-2 right after you spray it on, it looks much better. At least it does in my opinion.
CD-2 is not a product that I use very often.
It seems:
Too shiny/greasy
Too much of a cover-up
To tend to spray unevenly (This could be user error)

I think any good vinyl/rubber treatment would work for you. Like most detail products, more is not necessarily a good thing. Try a light coating first. If you think it needs more, you can always add more.

I definetly agree about the too greasey, I like a more natural clean look than the covered up look your describing. I'm thinking about using Duponts Teflon tire shine Matte finish. I liked it on my tires, maybe It'll look good on the engine!