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Old 29 June 2006, 07:19 PM
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What can i use on my engine bay to get it clean, i was looking at it earlier and all the red inlet manifold etc is stinking! There was a product called cd2 or something like that. Dan
Old 29 June 2006, 07:21 PM
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Don't think you can get Cd2 anymore halfrauds used to sell it and it really done a good job.
Old 29 June 2006, 07:40 PM
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Any other similar products on the market? Dan
Old 29 June 2006, 07:41 PM
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Autoglym's Engine and Machine degreaser is very good.
Old 29 June 2006, 08:04 PM
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yeah CD2 is no-more -
Old 29 June 2006, 08:06 PM
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I saw some people`s engine bays after using the cd2 and they were very very clean, will have to try the autoglym product on the weekend then. Dan
Old 29 June 2006, 08:16 PM
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after using the engine cleaner,a good squirt of autoglym rubber and vinyl care finishes the job nicely
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Default Autoglym Powermax 5 Active TFR.

I use a traffic film remover on my engine bay and it brings it up like new.Its called Autoglym Powermax 5 active TFR. Should be able to source it at most motor factors. Costs around £20 for 25litre drum and last ages.Its used for cleaning underside of lorries so you can imagine how well this removes dirt. Can be used on alloys too and body work as long as you don't leave it on there for long.

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Gunk from Halfords does the same cleaning job. What else details like CD2 used to?
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Meguairs all purpose cleaner and finish off with Meguiars hyper dressing. Pro stuff so have to buy in bulk but APC is great for cleaning your wheels, arches, sills, exhaust, carpets, removes all bugs for me when combined with jet wash....superb around the house as well! Its diluted too, 4:1 or weaker if you wish.

Hyper Dressing makes your wheel arch liners look like new and dresses engines superbly. Again a pro detailing product but WELL worth it

Buy both at www.cleanandshiny.co.uk and mention King Eric to the owner John. He'll take good care of you. He may also send you a couple of cheap samples if you ask nicely

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http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3043
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