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whats the best stuff 2 use for cleaning a dirty header tank?

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Old 10-11-2007, 12:38 PM
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hi guys and girls,


I have just bought a second hand header tank for my cossie and to be honest it could do with a bit of a clean up as its a bit grotty inside,what would you lot recommend to use to get it looking respectable again..

thanks,Rick
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hot water and oxy clean , leve it for a cpl hrs ,

then fill it with bleach and leave it overnight ,

im sure its bleach my mate uses ,

sure someone will jump in lol and coprrect me
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Stick it in the disher washer mate


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According to BARRY SCOTT it's amazing.

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you winding me up mate!!!
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rick i heard that dish washers are good for it too.never tried it as i dont have one.and trace hates being referred to as that.
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why would i need a a dishwasher when i have one with a pair of tits and legs
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cos it gives you more time to shag her
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Buy a new one while u can still get them

Unlike us poor S1 owners
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The best stuff is .TFR fill it full and leave it over night .you will get it from a valleting firm Trust me i am johny the WAX
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Default Re: Whats the best stuff ...

Originally Posted by johny 1 cosy
The best stuff is .TFR fill it full and leave it over night .you will get it from a valleting firm Trust me i am johny the WAX

got some i can have???
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daz chap with hot water
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heard a dishwasher is good for back lights
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put your cleaning agents or whatever in it to steep for a bit and break down all the shit, then drain it all out, fill it 1/2 up with hot water and a handful of rice or grit or anything like that and shake the fuck out of it, the rice/grit will clean off all the shite a good un!
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