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Old 03-08-2006, 11:13 AM
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Whats the best way of cleaning my 4x4 cossie engine bay its not filthy just want it clean so i can start adding the polished bits ...do i spray a degreaser and sprinkle water over as i dont want to fuck the electrics etc??or is there a better method etc?? cheers
Old 03-08-2006, 11:16 AM
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could try brake cleaner and wipe off with a rag

wont damage the paint and gets rid of the dirt,

ive used ait a couple of times then just gave it a polish
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cheers mate any more ideas lads/lasses??
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i just did mine, carefully with the jet wash, lots of rags and some autoglym engine and achine cleaner.

then clean all the appropriate bits with metal and plastic polishes etc.

anyone know whats good for cleaning samcos' as mine have gone all dull abnd are covered in water marks???
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gingeRS wd40 or baby wipes!
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Originally Posted by ballin
gingeRS wd40 or baby wipes!
baby wipes it is

Old 03-08-2006, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gingeRS
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gingeRS wd40 or baby wipes!
baby wipes it is

somtimes the easiest things are the best!!

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Auto glym engine cleaner
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