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Old 09-09-2002 | 06:51 PM
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you guys like my motor??? magayers (sp) engine kote very easy to use spay it on and wait 1/2 hour btw thxs for the pic Bertsirken


Old 09-09-2002 | 06:57 PM
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magayers ? huh ? where do you buy this stuff ? nice clean engine btw..
Old 09-09-2002 | 07:02 PM
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thxs... the stuff came in a 1 gallon container maguyers (how many times will i spell this wrong?) picked it up at a local body shop supply store.. $20.00 a gallon the only thing i found is that you need to spray a very fine mist (picked up an oil mister at my local wallmart)
Old 09-10-2002 | 03:16 AM
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Do you mean Meguiars?

If so, what is the name of the product?

Cheers, looks great
Old 09-10-2002 | 04:14 AM
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yes thank you.... the stuff is called Engine Kote (yup that's spelled right )
Old 09-10-2002 | 08:05 AM
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looks good bass... i like the idea
you said spray it on- thats all? no removal? so its not a cleaner, but just a preservative sorta?
how did you clean the engine before applying?
Old 09-10-2002 | 09:50 AM
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Hey wanabe,

Thxs the motor was pretty clean b4 i started (only 7k miles) so all i did was mist the engine bay and waited 1/2 hour nothing more. (no removal) If your engine bay is a bit dirty they do reccomend starting with Meguiars APC + (4 to 1 ratio)

At first i used an empty windex bottle but i came out very spotty on some plastic (fuse cover etc) but when i switched to a very fine mist it came out great...

here's the link where i found the stuff

http://autopia.ws/forums/showthread.php?s=...&threadid=13432


http://autopia.ws/forums/showthread.php?s=...&threadid=14427

Good luck
Old 09-10-2002 | 12:08 PM
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amazing transformation in that autopia link!!!
from dirty engine to new-
Old 09-10-2002 | 05:51 PM
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Here's a tip i learned from an fellow NSX owner.

Cleaners needed: Gunk Foamy Engine Brite and Foamy Armor All

Wait for the engine to cool down. Spray the engine with Gunk Foamy Engine Cleaner. Let it sit for 15 minutes. After that spray the engine down. Immediately after that use the foamy armor all for tires (DO NOT use the liquid armor all) and spray the complete engine bay. Start the car and let the engine run for 20 minutes WITH the hood shut. (At this time wash the exterior) after 20 minutes open the hook and... Looks just like it came out of the factory.
Old 09-11-2002 | 12:57 AM
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That sounds great, but the only thing that worries me is using a hose in the engine compartment Ive heard people who have done this and then not be able to start their car Is there anything specific to hose? Anything that needs covering with a plastic bag etc?


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