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TimS996
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Cleaning the engine cover
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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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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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March 31, 2011, 08:41:07 pm »
Auto Glym engine room cleaner and then some Megs trim dressing
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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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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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thanks guys!
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Quote from: alexperkins on March 31, 2011, 09:45:10 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
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