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zuper8 · 07-04-2009, 11:10 AM

Hi all,

I got some NXT tire shine spray to wipe on some of the black plastic in the engine bay. It looked really good, so I kinda got carried away, and just started putting it on almost anything in there that was black. Except for the belts. That I knew was a bad idea.

So tell me, was that bad? Should I go wash it off?

oh yes, and if it is okay.... can I spritz the coils? I can't get them to look nice.

05xrunner · 07-04-2009, 11:45 AM

I have used tire shine on my engine plenty of times. its just after a while the black hoses will turn brown and need a good cleaning to get them clean. I also use it in my wheel wells and suspension to get them all nice and spiffy looking as well. Never had any problem

killrwheels@autogeek · 07-04-2009, 11:59 AM

I would not use a dressing on the serpentine belt as likely could slip and create a problem.

As for dressings on engine, I prefer a water based no silicone fast drying product like 303 protectant. Most of those other sprays and gels can actually attract dirt/dust and then it becomes more of a task to reclean later.

zuper8 · 07-04-2009, 12:12 PM

Oh, okay. Yeah I figured I shouldn't put it on the belts, but it's good to know it can be used for other things. I need to get that 303 stuff.

OGauge4Me · 07-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Rachael:
Go out to the 303 website and they will send you some samples for $5.00. You might want to go to a marine supply shop to pick some up.

Or the best option is add it to your cart then wait till you have $95 in items and purchase with free shipping. The AG price is right in line with marine supply stores.

BigAl3 · 07-04-2009, 05:36 PM

if you sprayed too much or saturated the engine, just wipe it down and you should be okay...

Emile · 07-04-2009, 09:24 PM

Lots of pro detailers dress up suspension with tire shine or 303 Aerospace. Personally, I like to just clean my suspension with a wheel cleaner or degreaser and that's it, but that's just me.

Rsurfer · 07-04-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zuper8

Hi all,

I got some NXT tire shine spray to wipe on some of the black plastic in the engine bay. It looked really good, so I kinda got carried away, and just started putting it on almost anything in there that was black. Except for the belts. That I knew was a bad idea.

So tell me, was that bad? Should I go wash it off?

oh yes, and if it is okay.... can I spritz the coils? I can't get them to look nice.

Next time get some CD2 made for engine detail and you can even spray your painted areas under the hood.