After steam cleaning engine

[MetalWarrior]

What i'm mostly worried about is the hoses and rubber components. I lubricate the throttle linkage with wd-40, and hit any metal fasteners that have a rusty look with wd-40 too.
What should i rub down the rubber hoses and generally the rubber like the power steering hose and flexable brake lines with?

[Bassman]

Try a tire cleaner...I use the Maguires Endurance Tire Gel, it not only protects the rubber, but has that nice shine that will last a long time

[ancona46]

same thing he said tire shine works wonders especially the spray on foam kind gets in the little spots

[XoticGA]

Originally posted by ancona46
same thing he said tire shine works wonders especially the spray on foam kind gets in the little spots


:agree: Foam is the way to go

[Bassman]

Foam works I agree, I use that when I want a quick job, but as it does on tires...does not last long, the Endurance does...both do the job:D

[AAS SC/T]

Just make sure the tire/rubber stuff you use does not contain petroleom disstilates. I dont know why companys make rubber stuff with this in it because it breaks down the chemicals in the rubber. Want a pretty engine bay after wshing spray the whole thing with Armour All spray and just let it dry on its own.

[-grandamfan99-]

me love armorall for my engine, doesnt leave that fake shine effect but makes the parts look factory and new :P if you want the shine then id go with the black magic wet stuff

[BlackDragon]

You know, I had an engine steam-cleaned by a shop once. Darn thing never ran right again.

Ever since, It's been a spray bottle and hand rubbing for me.
(Besides, there's something very satisfying about being able to say, "I did it all myself.")