Best product for under bonnet hose protection?

[BigBlue]

Anyone have any suggestions on this?

Thanks in advance.

Peter.

[GT-E]

Bit of a vague question.
Do you want to stop rubbing of the hoses, perishing or to make them look good ?

[I reckon]

protect them from what exactly?

[Dave_Obsession]

If you're referring to keeping them looking black, any protectant-style product that can be used on rubber will do the job...durability will differ between products and it also has to do with other factors such as under-bonnet temperature...which will also differ between vehicles.

[BigBlue]

Ummm yeah it was sorta vague wasn't it?

OK the hoses are in good condition but look dull. The rest of the plastic bits are fine and treated with Armour All on a fairly regular basis.

I have not used it on the radiator hoses , heater hoses etc as I was told they would not last as long and it is better to leave them looking dull if I want them to stay serviceable for as long as possible.

Not really big on detailing as you can probably tell and I am doing this more for reliability than anything else.

Thanks for the posts so far.

Peter.

[Whitey-AMG]

I use TYRE SHINE spray........spray some on a rag and then wipe on hoses......gives all the rubber hoses a nice deep glossy look.........works for me.

[BigBlue]

Thanks ESP.
Never thought of that.

Peter.

[I reckon]

Originally Posted by ESP

I use TYRE SHINE spray........spray some on a rag and then wipe on hoses......gives all the rubber hoses a nice deep glossy look.........works for me.

yep the 3 dollar stuff from crazy clarks or fdbs is the go, cheaper then Armour all too!

[Whitey-AMG]

I use the CRC stuff - it lasts longer / much more durable then the cheaper stuff so you don't have to use it as often

http://www.crcind.com.au/so-easy-wet-look-tyre-shine

Either way.......it's my secret...........ooooooops........Oh well.........