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Old 25-11-2006, 08:30 PM
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I'm trying to do get my 220 box cleaned down before it goes back on.
Whats the best way to get all the Crud off of it. Used a tin of carb cleaner that worked a treat on a small area. But its a pretty large thing.
Old 25-11-2006, 08:43 PM
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Try Gunk or Auto glym machine cleaner


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Old 25-11-2006, 08:50 PM
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brush on some bleach / toilet cleaner, leave on for 5 min and wash off. you will be shocked. i was !!!
Old 25-11-2006, 08:53 PM
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bead blast the casing.. but make sure you cover any please where the breads could possibly get into the box itself

Worked a treat on my mates escos callipers
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