Engine Bay and Wheel Well Cleaning

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When I bought my '16 Limited it was a 1 owner truck that had a decent record of maintenance and was fairly clean. It had the obvious fluff and buff from the dealership done but even looking beyond that it was a clean truck. I always used AmsOil "Mudslinger" on my trials bike fenders to keep dirt and mud from sticking to them during an event. I figured it was worth a shot to try it on those area of the truck. But before I order another case of the stuff I figured I'd ask what everyone else uses. I'm looking for a new/clean, dull shine not a greasy finish. Since installing my Vararam and removing the engine cover it's obvious it wasn't removed before to clean the intake manifold or valve covers and coils.
 

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Brush, Mothers Car wash soap and then when dry, mothers aerosol tire shine.
 

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Brush, Mothers Car wash soap and then when dry, mothers aerosol tire shine.
Do you spray the tire shine in the wheel wells? My rear ones get pretty clean and look good when I wash 'em but the front seems to always be a pain. And, since it's lifted you really notice when it's even a little dirty.
 

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What are some options for cleaning out the engine? Where my PW is only a few months old, there’s no greasy hunk, just lots of dust and some dirt.
thanks!
 

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I use barebones Chemical guys undercarriage and it works awesome!
 

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Do you spray the tire shine in the wheel wells? My rear ones get pretty clean and look good when I wash 'em but the front seems to always be a pain. And, since it's lifted you really notice when it's even a little dirty.
Yes sir, sorry for delay, was on vaca
 

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I use 303 protectant in my engine bay, on my dash and doors, and my tonneau cover. Does a great job, not super shiny. Does not leave a residue behind. Seems to repel dirt nicely. Every other week I can use a micro fiber towel in my engine bay. Reapply 303 once a month.
I love it. Might try it on the wheel wells next
 

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dude your engine bay looks insane! I love the manifold covers
 

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