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TimS996

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Cleaning the engine cover
« on: March 31, 2011, 05:12:47 pm »
Anyone have any advice on what to use to clean the big plastic engine cover without wrecking it?

Its a bit stained with general grime and some oil.

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Re: Cleaning the engine cover
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 05:13:48 pm »
Some degreaser (such as Megs APC or GUNK etc) then a coat of Vinyl and Rubber Care (or a trim gel etc)


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Re: Cleaning the engine cover
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 08:41:07 pm »
Auto Glym engine room cleaner and then some Megs trim dressing  :happy2:

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Re: Cleaning the engine cover
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 09:45:10 pm »
Last time I used that Autoglym engine cleaner, it made my rubber hoses go brown!


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Re: Cleaning the engine cover
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 10:00:40 pm »
As above - all purpose cleaner diluted to 1:10
Spray on and agitate with a brush
Rinse off or wipe off with damp pad

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Re: Cleaning the engine cover
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2011, 08:32:05 pm »
thanks guys!

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Re: Cleaning the engine cover
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2011, 09:14:14 pm »
Last time I used that Autoglym engine cleaner, it made my rubber hoses go brown!

Oh really? It's been fine for me so far  :confused: