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Old 02-04-2008   #1
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Clear engine lacquer?
i'm looking for a high temp clear lacquer so once clean my engine will stay clean/protected.

the only thing i have found is autoglym engine lacquer, is this any good?

are there any alternatives?

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Re: Clear engine lacquer?
many different brands of engine lacquer are available. it looks great for the first 2 months, then you have peeling cracking brown crap all over the place that you cant get off. nice!
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Re: Clear engine lacquer?
shall i just autosol it and leave it then?
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shall i just autosol it and leave it then?
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Re: Clear engine lacquer?
WD40...


spray it alllllllllll over and makes everything look clean and shiney

might go do that now haha
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WD40...


spray it alllllllllll over and makes everything look clean and shiney

might go do that now haha

Doesn't WD-40 attract dust etc ?
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Doesn't WD-40 attract dust etc ?
not if you spray over the dust hey i cant resist
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Re: Clear engine lacquer?
Doesnt WD40 rot some plastics/rubber or is that something my dad has made up?
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Doesnt WD40 rot some plastics/rubber or is that something my dad has made up?
the rubber an plastic under the bonnet should be resistant to it.
think your dad means dont use it as a lube
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think your dad means dont use it as a lube
lol no comment
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Re: Clear engine lacquer?
Spray WD40 leave for 30 mins and wipe.
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Autoglym vinyl and rubber care works a treat

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/produc...roducts_id=107
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Autoglym vinyl and rubber care works a treat

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/produc...roducts_id=107
true, but wont prevent corrosion or protect electricals, I do sometimes use it along side wd40 on the plastic covers etc.
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