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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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What do you use to keep your engine compartment shiny? Not a cleaner, but like an Armor All for the engine. I found a product called Pig Spit which is used mainly for motorcycles... hence the name.

I wanted to try like Meguiars Shine or something or other, but those warnings about contains flammable this and that... keep away from sparks etc.. have deterred me

I know theres gotta be something out there. Thanks!
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-engine.html

see if that helps.
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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HOLY COW that was a butt load of the proper way of cleaning you car and to a 1000% job at it too
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 01:56 AM
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he took a hose to it! lol
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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Armor all, its all good
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 02:33 AM
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armor all sucks they get bad reviews!!! boycott armor all
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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I love this part...

If you have compressed air available, this is the best way to remove old leaves, dead cats and such.

Old Mar 20, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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if u cant clean it, armour all it. have been to alot of shows where this is done. problem is red mud still shows thru
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