JJ1o87 Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Now that our beloved In and Out Spray has been axed by our lovely government before I purchased it, what can I use to dress up the engine bay after I clean it? VRT or something else?
0 Superior Suds Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 VRT works very well. I little harder to get into the small spaces and crevices with a sponge, but very effective. I am working on trying to figure out a way to get VRT into those spaces effectively though. I know some people use the Undercarriage spray also on engines.
0 CRQuarto Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 VRT works very well. I little harder to get into the small spaces and crevices with a sponge, but very effective. I am working on trying to figure out a way to get VRT into those spaces effectively though. I know some people use the Undercarriage spray also on engines. Be careful doing that. It's flammable! Adam suggests mixing VRT and water in a 1 part VRT 2 parts water mix in a spray bottle for awesome engine bay detailing!
0 Ject Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 VRT works very well. I little harder to get into the small spaces and crevices with a sponge, but very effective. I am working on trying to figure out a way to get VRT into those spaces effectively though. I know some people use the Undercarriage spray also on engines. I think I read in a thread that undercarriage spray is flammable? Probably not the best for people to be using. I wonder if VRT can be watered down and then sprayed into some of the areas? EDIT: nvm posted at same time.
0 CRQuarto Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I think I read in a thread that undercarriage spray is flammable? Probably not the best for people to be using. I wonder if VRT can be watered down and then sprayed into some of the areas? EDIT: nvm posted at same time. Well, probably part of the reason its flammable is the carrier solution it is suspended in to enable it to be sprayed. Some people that use it on their engine say that after they spray, they wipe it down to remove the excess, and let it dry for a while with no problems. Dunno. Better safe then sorry in my book!
0 Rich Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Be careful doing that. It's flammable! Adam suggests mixing VRT and water in a 1 part VRT 2 parts water mix in a spray bottle for awesome engine bay detailing! If you want to spray it on, that's a great mix. Otherwise, I just wipe VRT on full strength.
0 McDuff Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 What would be the suggested method of doing the honeycomb grill on the front and rear of the G8? I sure don't want to sit there and try sticking my finger in each and every opening. YUCK!
0 Rich Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 I have the same type of grill on the dd. I use the VRT, wipe it on with a micro. Takes a minute or two, but it goes quick. Or you could water it down to a spray and use it that way.
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 What about soaking a sponge in VRT and just kind of smoosh it in there. And yes "smoosh" is a technical detailing term Ok, I've had a long week and am really tired :willy::willy:
0 Rich Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Well, that would work too. I've tried the microfibers with the long fingery thngs on it, and that works pretty well too. Was that smoosh or smooch Bill?
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Well, that would work too. I've tried the microfibers with the long fingery thngs on it, and that works pretty well too. Was that smoosh or smooch Bill? That would be smoosh, it's complicated you wouldn't understand :jester:
0 Rich Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Well, at least I've got the "smooch" down cold! And I'm pretty good at it (at least that's what they tell me)
0 6spdg37s Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 lets test the flammable one on the challenger..ill film it and we can upload it
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 lets test the flammable one on the challenger..ill film it and we can upload it I think the flammable statement has been amended a little. Maybe you can smoosh some of that on there :cheers:
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Well, at least I've got the "smooch" down cold! And I'm pretty good at it (at least that's what they tell me) "They" tend to lie. Never trust a source that won't give their name
0 Cyclone Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Using the VRT as a spray mixed with water works pretty good. My wiper cowl on the truck has deep ridges in it that would be a PITA to get to with a sponge. Last time I detailed I did the edges with the sponge and mixed some VRT in one of the sample bottles with some water. 1/3rd VRT, then fill it up with water. Works really good. As soon as I use down this VRT and buy another bottle I will be making a large sprayer bottle of it.
0 JJ1o87 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah I'm not testing some flammable stuff on my car - thats all I need. I'll probably wait for In & Out Spray II to come out.
0 Chewy Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah I'm not testing some flammable stuff on my car - thats all I need. I'll probably wait for In & Out Spray II to come out. It sounds like it's in the works too!
0 Superdutytd Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Couldn't you just take the VRT 1/3 and 2/3 water mix and spray it in the grills and then wash your car?
0 CRQuarto Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 What would be the suggested method of doing the honeycomb grill on the front and rear of the G8? I sure don't want to sit there and try sticking my finger in each and every opening. YUCK! I'm testing a method to do my grille, which is very similar to yours, which involves VRT and one of those small width foam paint brushes. Try it out
0 McDuff Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks for all of the ideas guys. I will try some and see what works the best. I like the foam paint brush idea especially since I can get my wife to buy a few of the small ones and bring home.....she works at Lowes. Get the clear bra this weekend and can't wait until the G8 has its protection on!
0 Rich Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) How about VRT and one of these? Could work. I'm thinking maybe dilute the VRT with water and put in a bucket or bowl, soak the brush/lambswool and wipe. What do you think? Edited March 18, 2009 by Rich
0 Baron_Von_Awesome Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I'm not sure how the grill on your car is - but mine is tremendously easy to pop off. I take it off before I wash, clean it up with a boars hair brush and some APC, and then hit it with a little Undercarriage Spray. By the time I'm finished up with washing, polishing, etc., the spray is totally dry and I just pop it back on. Don't know if that will help you too much - but it might brew some ideas.
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Now that our beloved In and Out Spray has been axed by our lovely government before I purchased it, what can I use to dress up the engine bay after I clean it? VRT or something else?
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