DaneMan
Well-Known Member
This relates to my 2001 Dodge Dakota R/T. Been reading Scottwax's advice over the years so the exterior paint still looks great today 
However, I have a question relating to the Engine Bay/Firewall. Needless to say, the firewall portion of the paint (along with the underhood...I think) might be un-clearcoated or "single stage" The paint doesn't seem to have a certain gloss to it and almost seems "flat". As well, it seems as if certain areas also contain natural "hard deposit" coatings. In other words, even when I wash certain areas of the underhood/firewall...it seems as if this white "powder" or deposit remains....and it always seems to stay in every spot it originally was in. What is this and what is the cause of it?
As well, are there any tips on adding "gloss" to the firewall? A way I can test if the firewall is cleared or not? I think it possibly is, i'm unsure. I just sort of want my engine bay to have a "glossy shine" with the exterior paint as well (even though the bay is clean...just sort of bothers me).
However, I have a question relating to the Engine Bay/Firewall. Needless to say, the firewall portion of the paint (along with the underhood...I think) might be un-clearcoated or "single stage" The paint doesn't seem to have a certain gloss to it and almost seems "flat". As well, it seems as if certain areas also contain natural "hard deposit" coatings. In other words, even when I wash certain areas of the underhood/firewall...it seems as if this white "powder" or deposit remains....and it always seems to stay in every spot it originally was in. What is this and what is the cause of it?
As well, are there any tips on adding "gloss" to the firewall? A way I can test if the firewall is cleared or not? I think it possibly is, i'm unsure. I just sort of want my engine bay to have a "glossy shine" with the exterior paint as well (even though the bay is clean...just sort of bothers me).
