audioguy99 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 I had someone tell me once to spray the engine - mainly black parts like cables/hoses - with WD-40 to give it that shiney new look, protect it, and to repel dirt. I did it once on an old toyota that I sold to make it look better...seemed fine. I haven't done it on the SLS. Is that legit to do? Is it something that just ticks mechanics off? Thoughts?? Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQPL Seville Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 I never did put wd-40 on my hoses,but i do armor all the engine bay.it gives the car a new fresh look!As for WD im not sure if it has degreasing agents.if it does then i wouldnt put it on my hoses,thats just asking for trouble.i hope this helps.~Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 I've heard you can use hand cleaner (such as go-jo). Never tried it though. I would think a petroleum based product would eventually degrade your rubber hoses. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growe3 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Spraying WD40 on engine parts to make them shiny is a foolish move. This is a used car-lot trick to fool the uninformed buyer into thinking they are getting a good car, i.e. the engine bay looks shiny and new. It doesn't last and the oily coating will attract dirt and dust to stick to it. As a bonus getting this on your serpentine and water pump belt will cause the pulleys to slip. This will cause a loss of electrical power when the alternator cannot spin up properly and overheating when the water pump starts slipping. Clean the engine and engine bay throughly with soap and water. Then apply Armor All or Maguires Plastic dressing. Use care to avoid getting any of these products near the belts. -George Drive'em like you own 'em. - ....................04 DTS............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIke D Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 WD 40 is also flammable. I'm thinking hot engine... plenty on oxygen.... Hmmm... Cop didn't see it, I didn't do it! 93 STS 225,000 Miles 99 STS 111,000 Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I wouldn't advise ANY type of dressing under the hood. I used to use Armor All/Forumla 2001, but got over that pretty quickly. It leaves a greasy residue and attracts dust. In addition, it's got petroleum distillates...which we all know degrade rubber. Just keep it clean with soap and water and it'll be great long into the future. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschunke Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 How about using silicon spray instead of WD 40? I use silicon on just about anything that's rubber, including tires, window/door seals, wires, and hoses. It doesn't leave a sticky film that'll attract dirt like WD 40 does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 How about using silicon spray instead of WD 40? I use silicon on just about anything that's rubber, including tires, window/door seals, wires, and hoses. It doesn't leave a sticky film that'll attract dirt like WD 40 does. I would be inclined to stay away from silicone. I recall Bbobynski once say that silicone is instant death to an O2 sensor. I have no idea how sensative they are but I think I'd keep that stuff out from under the hood in all but the smallest of quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67coupedeville Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 What I like to use is furniture polish, the cheapest stuff in a yellow can I can get. It does not have the oily finish of Armor All or WD-40, and the best is that it does not attract dirt or dust. Has not seemed to eat any hoses through in two years of doing it so I think it's safe. Anything like Pledge furniture polish is great on engine compartment or dashs, anything plastic or vinyl. I use it everywhere and it's good and cheap. Can not find good and cheap in the same place at the same time anymore . Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill K Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 There is a product called Pig Spit. Cycleists use it. Google the web site. I have used Mop&Glow with no ill effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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