{"title":"Motorkonservierung","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMotorkonservierung\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorkonservierung\u003c\/strong\u003e: Konservierer schützen geeignete Oberflächen im Motorraum. Das Produkt bildet je nach Rezeptur einen pflegenden oder schützenden Film und beeinflusst das Erscheinungsbild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial, Temperaturbelastung und vorgesehener Einsatzort bestimmen die Auswahl; elektrische Verbindungen und Riemen sind gesondert zu beachten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/motorkonservierung-kanister\"\u003eMotorkonservierung im Kanister\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung","title":"Motorplast \"Mp\" Engine Preservation","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePreserve the engine bay instead of just sprucing it up for a minute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Motorplast? A water-based, silicone-free polymer preservation for engines, ancillaries, housings and rubber hoses that forms a permanently elastic protective film up to 250 °C and carries the Daimler factory approval (GOTIS P 00.16 – 02.0). Not suitable for drive belts, brake components, body paint or open intake areas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Motorplast „Mp“\u003c\/strong\u003e is an engine preserver from Koch-Chemie that protects plastic covers, rubber hoses and ancillaries in the engine bay against corrosion, road salt and UV stress with a permanently elastic polymer film. You spray it on as a pump mist over the pre-cleaned, still-wet engine bay, where it pushes out the residual water and cross-links after 6 to 8 hours into a dirt-repellent, wafer-thin layer. Unlike classic engine-shine sprays, Motorplast skips propellants and silicone, which is what clears it for use in body shops (no painter's fisheyes) and on Mercedes-Maybach models (official factory approval).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe look stays deliberately satin-matt rather than high-gloss — the surface keeps its original character, the protection is physically there without the engine looking like it has just been oiled up. After the treatment the bay looks clean, not „greased“. That's the OEM logic behind the Daimler approval: not gloss cosmetics, but material protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_hero_v6.png?v=1777826674\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp being sprayed into the rear engine bay of a Porsche 911 992 boxer Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaimler factory approval instead of marketing shine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorplast is listed internally at Mercedes-Benz under GOTIS number P 00.16 – 02.0 and is approved up to Mercedes-Maybach. The approval checks compatibility on EPDM coolant hoses and PA, PP and ABS covers under 90–110 °C sustained load — that's why brand workshops reach for this product instead of any random engine-shine spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone-free and propellant-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e The water-based polymer carrier holds no volatile silicone oils (critical near paintwork — think fisheyes) and no aerosol (no butane\/propane propellants). VOC content about 3 %, labelling required under GHS07, but not flammable. That cuts the risk on jobs done right there in the shop considerably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 to 8 months of protection, 50–200 ml per engine bay.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500 ml spray bottle lasts for 2 to 10 full treatments depending on engine size, which works out to 1 to 3 years of car care day-to-day. In the 5 L pro canister the price per litre drops noticeably — that version is built for detailing shops, fleet care and high-mileage households. 20 and 200 litre containers exist for industrial customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake with Motorplast isn't too little, it's too much. Lay down puddles instead of a fine mist and you stretch the drying time well past the usual 6 to 8 hours, the polymer cures unevenly and leaves milky edges or tacky spots. The clean routine: let the engine cool to hand-warm, pre-clean with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e at 1:10, rinse off with a soft water jet, mist Motorplast thinly into the still-wet bay, close the bonnet and let it sit overnight. Tap any leftover pools the next morning with a dry microfibre cloth. It's self-levelling — no working in with a pad needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpray it on wet. Bonnet shut. Dry overnight.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou spray Motorplast onto the pre-cleaned, still-wet engine bay because the residual water carries the polymers right into the tight gaps before the product itself pushes it back out. That's pro technique straight from the Daimler factory-norm test, not a marketing slogan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you apply, let the engine cool down — hand-warm is ideal, boiling hot is not. On a block sitting at 130 °C oil temperature after a motorway run, the water-glycol-ether mix flashes off instantly and burns the polymers into the plastic as streaks. The officially approved heat window is 250 °C component temperature — that's for the cured film, not for the moment you apply it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mid-size car, reckon on 50 to 200 ml. Work sparingly from about 20 cm away with the spray head and go systematically from back to front — valve cover, fuse box, then intake manifold, then the visible hoses and seals. You can reach awkward spots with a Cyclone or Tornador gun at 4 to 6 bar; in the home garage the supplied spray head does the job. Keep the mist away from open intake tracts and mass airflow sensors — those hot-wire sensors react badly to polymer coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's on, close the bonnet and let it sit 6 to 8 hours, ideally overnight. Day-one test: check the next morning whether any pools or drips are still holding. If so, tap them with a dry microfibre cloth — don't rub. The film is self-levelling and needs no mechanical spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_anwendung.png?v=1777464474\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp being sprayed onto a wet engine bay Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic, rubber, ancillaries. Never the drive belt.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMotorplast is approved for the typical engine-bay materials: PA, PP and ABS plastic covers, EPDM rubber hoses, seals and metal ancillaries in aluminium or steel. On these substrates the permanently elastic polymer film forms, holding off dirt build-up by months and slowing road-salt corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard limits are friction- and safety-critical. Drive belts, V-belts and pulleys are off-limits — the polymer layer cuts the grip friction, the belt slips and worst case the alternator drops out. For the same reason, keep it off brake components, brake disc faces and the pedals. On body paint, overspray leaves streaks and is pointless there anyway — Motorplast is no paint sealant. Any mist that lands on an inner wing or bumper edge, wipe it off straight away with a damp microfibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf too much product did end up in the bay and milky streaks have formed, a stripping routine with an alkaline cleaner sorts it: spray \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e on generously at 1:10, foam it up with a soft detailing brush, rinse off. The cross-linked polymers break down under the APC and the film comes off without residue. After that you can lay on a second, thinner coat of Motorplast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_detail.png?v=1777464492\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp permanently elastic protective film on a plastic cover\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring and autumn. Twice a year is plenty.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical rhythm for Motorplast is twice a year — once in spring after the salt season and once in autumn before winter sets in. In between, dusting the plastic covers with a microfibre cloth is enough. Detailing shops slot the product into their winter-check packages, because 5 minutes of work buys 6 months of corrosion protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 ml spray bottle is the right call for a single car or for hobbyists getting seasonal vehicles like convertibles or classics ready for spring. Per treatment 50 to 100 ml — so the bottle carries you across several seasonal cycles. For multi-car households or commercial detailers the 5 litre canister pays off: noticeably lower price per litre, just decant it into a separate \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/koch-chemie\"\u003eKoch-Chemie\u003c\/a\u003e cylinder bottle with a spray head. 20 and 200 litre containers are pure industrial variants for workshop groups and OEM supplier chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStorage is fussier than with many other detailing products: Motorplast keeps at +5 °C to +25 °C, frost-free and out of the sun. Frost breaks down the polymer emulsion and the product won't spray cleanly afterwards. It's fine in the garage or the stockroom — just don't let it overwinter in the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply Motorplast properly once — cold engine bay, wet pre-clean, thin mist, bonnet shut overnight — and you get an engine bay that looks the same after winter as it did before. That's the Detailing1 standard: not shine in the shop window, but an engine that still runs like new after three winters. For full seasonal care you pair Motorplast with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e as the pre-cleaner — that's the complete engine-bay workflow in under 30 minutes per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_lineup.png?v=1777464511\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp 500ml spray bottle and 5 litre canister Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":48498577211727,"sku":"D1-KCX-236500","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x500ml","offer_id":49763373973839,"sku":"D1-KCX-236500_2","price":19.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x500ml","offer_id":49763374006607,"sku":"D1-KCX-236500_3","price":29.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":48498577277263,"sku":"D1-KCX-236005","price":65.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 liters","offer_id":49763374039375,"sku":"D1-KCX-236020","price":244.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 liters","offer_id":49763374072143,"sku":"D1-KCX-236200","price":2602.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-motorplast-motorkonservierung.jpg?v=1710780165"},{"product_id":"meguiars-engine-dressing","title":"Engine Dressing engine bay care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProtect and dress your engine bay – with the Meguiar's Engine Dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you protect the plastics in your engine bay? The Meguiar's Engine Dressing seals plastics, hoses and covers under the bonnet with a satin finish and shields them from UV and embrittlement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an engine clean the surfaces look clean, sure – but they're left unprotected. The plastic covers, hoses and rubber seals in the engine bay take a real beating: heat, UV, oil mist and moisture. Left bare, they turn brittle, cracked and faded over time. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's Engine Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e lays down a satin protective film on those surfaces that soaks up UV, shrugs off moisture and locks in the cared-for look of a clean engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA satin finish, no fake gloss.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Engine Dressing doesn't leave that greasy, wet-look shine – it gives you a natural, satin finish instead. Plastic parts look like new, not oiled up – the pro look detailers and dealers are after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV protection for plastics and rubber.\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in UV filters keep plastic covers and rubber hoses from fading and going brittle, the long-term damage UV does. Especially handy for cars that sit in the sun a lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakes the next clean easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective film stops dirt and oil mist from settling straight onto the surfaces. Come the next engine clean, the grime lifts off far more easily – something that cuts your upkeep down the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always lay the Engine Dressing onto a clean, dry engine bay – ideally right after cleaning with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/meguiars-engine-clean-motorenreiniger\"\u003eEngine Clean\u003c\/a\u003e, once the surfaces are fully dry. Don't spray the dressing straight onto the engine; put it on a microfibre cloth or an applicator and work it onto the plastic covers, hoses and frame parts. That way you keep excess off hot metal, where the product could flash off and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine care – UV protection and sealing for the engine bay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEngine Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't just a cosmetic product – the protection side matters at least as much as the looks. Plastics in the engine bay sit under constant UV, which breaks apart the polymer chains in the material. The result: the plastic turns brittle, loses its flex and starts to crack. Rubber hoses and seals age faster and can start to leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe UV filters in the Engine Dressing soak up part of the UV before it reaches the material. That slows the ageing right down. With regular use (after every engine clean, roughly 1–2 times a year) the plastic parts and rubber pieces stay in good shape far longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe protective film has another handy upside: it forms a barrier that keeps oil mist and dust from settling straight onto the surfaces. They land on the film instead, which washes off easily on the next pass with the Engine Clean. That saves time and elbow grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying engine bay dressing – method and technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEngine Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e goes on once the engine bay is clean and fully dry. Spray the product onto a microfibre cloth or a foam applicator and work it evenly over the plastic covers, hoses, cable channels and frame parts. Keep it off hot metal parts like the exhaust manifold or turbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the dressing in a thin, even layer. More product doesn't buy you better protection – just a greasy-looking excess that pulls in dust. A thin coat is plenty for full UV protection and that satin finish. Go back over corners and edges with a detailing brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrying time is about 10–15 minutes. After that the film is stable and the engine bay is good to go. You can start the engine – the heat won't hurt the film. How long the dressing lasts depends on use, but it typically holds for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine bay looks – results and the pro finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual result of the \u003cstrong\u003eEngine Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e is what really separates a “clean” engine bay from a “cared-for” one. Clean on its own often isn't enough – faded plastics still look old and neglected despite the wash. The dressing brings the plastics' original colour back and gives them an even, satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor selling a car, a well-kept engine bay is a strong signal: it tells the buyer the whole car has been looked after. That's why dealers and detailers reach for the Engine Dressing as standard, to make the best possible visual impression. Paired with the Engine Clean as the cleaning step, it's Meguiar's engine bay care duo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits show up with permanently damaged plastics: if the material is already deeply embrittled, cracked or faded beyond saving, the dressing can't bring it back. It slows further decay and improves the looks, but it's no substitute for replacing badly damaged parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine care compared – Engine Dressing vs. NATURAL SHINE Protectant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeguiar's range has two products for plastic care: the \u003cstrong\u003eEngine Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/meguiars-natural-shine-protectant-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eNATURAL SHINE Protectant\u003c\/a\u003e. Both look after plastic, but they're tuned for different jobs. The Engine Dressing is formulated for the engine bay – more heat-resistant, tougher and built for the rough conditions under the bonnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe NATURAL SHINE Protectant is made for the interior – dashboard, door cards and plastic trim. It gives a natural finish with no greasy shine and packs UV protection for interior plastics. You can use it in the engine bay, but it isn't ideal for the heat and oil load in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: Engine Dressing for the engine bay, NATURAL SHINE for the interior. The two work hand in hand on a full detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying engine care – who the Engine Dressing is worth it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's Engine Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e is the logical second step after every engine clean. If you clean the engine bay, you should protect it too – otherwise the payoff is gone again in a few weeks. The spray bottle makes it quick and easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/meguiars-engine-clean-motorenreiniger\"\u003eEngine Clean\u003c\/a\u003e you get a complete engine bay care duo at a fair price. For professional detailing it's a standard tool; for the home user, it's the simplest way to make the engine bay look properly kept.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"16 fl oz (473 ml)","offer_id":57344816546127,"sku":"D1-MEG-G17316EU","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-Engine-Dressing-Motorpflege-16-oz-473-ml_PS1.jpg?v=1775376046"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.fr\/en\/collections\/motorkonservierung.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}