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Old 03-25-2014, 11:42 AM   #1
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Anybody have a product they recommend for shining up all the plastics and parts under the hood?
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Chemical Guys or Meguiars APC to clean, 303 Aerospace Protectant to shine it up.
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Yea I usually use simple green to degrease the motor and remove all dirt and grim. But I was asking more about a final dressing.
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Yea I usually use simple green to degrease the motor and remove all dirt and grim. But I was asking more about a final dressing.
It really depends on if you want more of a matte shine or gloss. I like the "silk shine" by Chemical Guys. All their stuff is top notch.
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