Re: Polishing paint in engine bay, bad idea?
No they dont clear there, they save money that way. We use stuff called engine bay activator for under hoods that mixes with the paint we use (water based). It helps it cure faster but gives it s slightly less shiny sheen....just like the paint under the hood.
On another note, I wax my engine bay and never went thru the paint..honestly never saw that either!