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Old 20-11-2016, 04:20 PM   #31
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Yes maroon bottle. And keeping F6 stock. Went overboard on the BF GT. And it lost all it's originality. Turned into a molested GT.
Yeah I know what you mean by that! GT's are a hard one because for a car that you want to not loose money on that's where the originality can stay and your car will keep it's value because that symbol FPV means a lot!

But also that engine bay like the GT's is really to be appreciated!! Beautiful job in all the polished metal and chrome work! I have done all the tanks and cover's except the injector cover! I have a special XR8 ECU Cover and I know how expensive it becomes! You can spend thousands!! But you can say
that's what you did and I would have bought that off you in a snap!!!

And thank you EXPRESS I understand what is the best way now!
So just one question still, For the Black Plenum cover and the CAI which is made out of the same stuff! Just use a rag and shine it up by just getting the dust off them, but you can use quick detailer on it! And On all the Metal and Paint Under the Bonnet and quarter panels!
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Old 20-11-2016, 04:20 PM   #32
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Sometimes you just want to talk to series people who can give you advice on what product is good for different sections of your car and so on! Because every day learning something different is great and this is a Ford Car Advice Website!
But then sometimes you get an answer like that! When I am actually wanting to know what is the best for my Car and what to be careful off,
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By Now A Pattern should Develop
I know how to degrease and wash a car!
But XB GS 351 Coupe Can you tell me what I am actually asking and what is the best product (an actual name of products) for the cleaning and dressing and protecting the plenum? And products (an actual name of one) to make the Black heads look really good After they have been cleaned?
And have you XB GS 351 Coupe had anything go wrong when washing a BOSS 260?

So Please people I just want HELP in Learning what's Best for my Car! so if you can't help with what questions I ask just don't put a comment!
Any reputable brand will do, they all do the same thing.

It's more about putting the time in rather than the product you use.

Engine bays of my past daily drivers, Never really used degreaser as such when I do it's the $2 spray can from Supercheap.

A photo of my BF GT engine bay, used to drive that car to work every day, and looked like this day in day out:



Engine bay in my XB Coupe when it was still driven regularly, ie driven to work at least 2-3 times a week in Sydney traffic, currently getting rebuild:

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Old 20-11-2016, 04:24 PM   #33
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[QUOTE=XB GS 351 Coupe;5816087]Any reputable brand will do, they all do the same thing.

It's more about putting the time in rather than the product you use.

Engine bays of my past daily drivers, Never really used degreaser as such when I do it's the $2 spray can from Supercheap.

A photo of my BF GT engine bay, used to drive that car to work every day, and looked like this day in day out:

Nice engine bays also XB 351! Thank you for your advice!
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Old 20-11-2016, 10:00 PM   #34
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Damp cloth, elbow grease & time. Never spray your engine bay.
This, you'll also be surprised what baby wipes can remove.
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Old 22-11-2016, 06:52 PM   #35
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BBQ wipes go well as well, I just use spray detailer and an old T shirt most of the time..
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