Water Spots on Engine Cover

Tex2SS · 03-24-2019, 07:27 PM

Hey all,

I just bought the Camaro in my signature below and it has water spots on both sides of the engine cover. I know that these cars have active hood ports, so I am wondering if the water could have come from that. The owner said they never washed the engine or anything since it only had 600 miles on it and had been sitting in a garage.

Thanks,
Tex

CruzySS · 03-24-2019, 07:34 PM

I also have a 2016 SS and I have no water spots on mine. Engine bay seems to never get wet

1hprush · 03-24-2019, 08:59 PM

Could be build up condensation that didn't evaporate from not running the car enough and not letting it get up to operating temps.

STYLO LT1 · 03-24-2019, 09:43 PM

I’d be willing to bet the previous owner sprayed some kind of cleaner or shine on those that wasn’t meant for plastics. Doesn’t look like water did that to me. Just sayin’.

Jverado · 03-24-2019, 10:45 PM

I only get water spots on the black panel where the hood latch is. However, the red lettering keeps peeling off my engine covers. I will be getting my 4th set soon. ��

staples87 · 03-25-2019, 08:14 AM

Doesn't look like water spots to me. Looks like a chemical that faded the plastic.

Memphis SS · 03-25-2019, 08:42 AM

Take some soap, water and a rag and wash your motor; just don't pressure wash it. Once you're done start it up and let it dry. I would wipe the cover with a towel.

Also get some Adam's VRT and go over the plastic. It will make the motor look fresh and new. The VRT doen't attract dust and it's not shinny like some products. It just has a nature rich color.

Here is what mine looks like. Let me know if the picture doesn't show.

Tex2SS · 03-25-2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis SS

Take some soap, water and a rag and wash your motor; just don't pressure wash it. Once you're done start it up and let it dry. I would wipe the cover with a towel.

Also get some Adam's VRT and go over the plastic. It will make the motor look fresh and new. The VRT doen't attract dust and it's not shinny like some products. It just has a nature rich color.

Here is what mine looks like. Let me know if the picture doesn't show.

Thanks,

I'll look into seeing if I can clean it off or not. Your car is looking good sir.

BTW: You gonna buy a new cover every time you do an HP mod upgrade? :P

Tex

03-24-2019, 07:27 PM	#1
Tex2SS 16 Camaro 2SS Convertible Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 82	Water Spots on Engine Cover Hey all, I just bought the Camaro in my signature below and it has water spots on both sides of the engine cover. I know that these cars have active hood ports, so I am wondering if the water could have come from that. The owner said they never washed the engine or anything since it only had 600 miles on it and had been sitting in a garage. Thanks, Tex Attached Images __________________ __________________________________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Convertible A8 MRC NPP

03-25-2019, 08:42 AM	#7
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,887	Take some soap, water and a rag and wash your motor; just don't pressure wash it. Once you're done start it up and let it dry. I would wipe the cover with a towel. Also get some Adam's VRT and go over the plastic. It will make the motor look fresh and new. The VRT doen't attract dust and it's not shinny like some products. It just has a nature rich color. Here is what mine looks like. Let me know if the picture doesn't show. __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD*

03-24-2019, 07:34 PM	#2
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	I also have a 2016 SS and I have no water spots on mine. Engine bay seems to never get wet

03-24-2019, 08:59 PM	#3
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	Could be build up condensation that didn't evaporate from not running the car enough and not letting it get up to operating temps.

03-24-2019, 09:43 PM	#4
STYLO LT1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Vert. Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Garden State Posts: 547	I’d be willing to bet the previous owner sprayed some kind of cleaner or shine on those that wasn’t meant for plastics. Doesn’t look like water did that to me. Just sayin’.

03-24-2019, 10:45 PM	#5
Jverado Drives: 2004 Silverado, 2020 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: WA Posts: 84	I only get water spots on the black panel where the hood latch is. However, the red lettering keeps peeling off my engine covers. I will be getting my 4th set soon. ��

03-25-2019, 08:14 AM	#6
staples87 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 319	Doesn't look like water spots to me. Looks like a chemical that faded the plastic.

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