Best Trim Detailer also for Engine Bay?

**DBAILEY** · 07-20-2018, 12:32 PM

I still have 5 cans of CD2. I haven't used it in a long time. I stopped using aerosols on the engine. Didn't want to clean up annoying overspray anymore. I used to use it on wheel wells too if there was enough clearance. Then hit it with a hair dryer or heat gun to cure it. Used to last quite a while in the wheel well.

Sonus Trim & Motor Kote is my favorite. They should really sell it in bigger containers. I have used 303 in a similar fashion where lightly coated everything and then allowed it to self level and dry. Usually had to wipe something down were it doesn't dry well.

I have been wanting to try the WG Engine Cleaner that is supposed dry like it has been dressed.

**xantonin** · 07-20-2018, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by DBAILEY

I still have 5 cans of CD2. I haven't used it in a long time. I stopped using aerosols on the engine. Didn't want to clean up annoying overspray anymore. I used to use it on wheel wells too if there was enough clearance. Then hit it with a hair dryer or heat gun to cure it. Used to last quite a while in the wheel well.

I can take those cans off your hand for you....

**BillE** · 07-21-2018, 07:13 AM

Just a moment of silence...I used up the last of my CD-2 yesterday...RIP...sigh.

Bill

**gspam1** · 07-21-2018, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

Sonus Trim and motor Kote. Blows HD away for engine details and last very long. Once it dries there is no smearing when u run your finger over it like HD thus keeping your engine bay cleaner longer by not collecting dust. I actually wish Sonus would offer this product in the gallon.

Hyper Dressing if allowed to dry doesn't pick up dust. Haven't tried Sonus, it sounds like the bomb, but I haven't found a water-based trim coat yet that attracts dust if allowed to dry.

**UncleDavy** · 07-21-2018, 07:22 PM

I use 303 Protectant for my interiors and I started using it on engine bays. I also use Wolfgang Vinyl and Rubber protectant for exterior trim and it is a great product. It should also serve well as an engine bay dressing. If you are looking at doing many cars as a business then it would not be very economical. If that is the case then I would recommend Meguiars Hyper Dressing.

**Chopper280** · 07-21-2018, 07:28 PM

I wish that I liked Sonus. I have 3 bottles of it. Spray it on engine wait an hour and put on another coat. Never touch it like instructions state. Always looks blotchy and uneven.
Tried it on 2 engines with same results. After a couple of days I gave up and wiped it smooth.
I will eventually try it again because I have heard so many good things about it.

**AZpolisher15** · 07-22-2018, 12:37 AM

Wolfgang Engine Cleaner is awesome. Thank me later.

**DBAILEY** · 07-23-2018, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by xantonin

I can take those cans off your hand for you....

I checked this weekend and I have 4 cans left and one of them is maybe 1/3 gone.

**Belo** · 07-23-2018, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by AZpolisher15

Wolfgang Engine Cleaner is awesome. Thank me later.

I can confirm this. Sunday I cleaned the bay with wolfgang. No watter, just spray and wipe. Was very impressed. To the point that I don't feel like it even really needs a dressing. But I still ordered the sonus just to see if I can add some longevity.