Over protective

[Sweet Mercury]

Originally Posted by cdmyaris

damn, tell me how you keep engine bay clean!!!

Exactly what I wanted to know.

Also, is that necessary for performance, good maintenance? Or just because?

[YarisTom73]

I found that applying a good protectant to the dash and door insides, on the plastic, added a little darker hue to the gray. The shine, combined with that, really looks nice. I use Black Magic because it has UV protection (crack prevention) and it smells fantastic
I just can't seem to keep up with the vac..the carpets are filled with little rocks ten seconds after I clean it

[YarisTom73]

Originally Posted by Sweet Mercury

Exactly what I wanted to know.

Also, is that necessary for performance, good maintenance? Or just because?

An engine that is free of debris and grease and oil will stay a tad cooler, resulting in less wear and tear. The other angle I've heard before, is that oil and grease resist water, so a thin layer under the hood protects against rust on the block and engine components.