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Old 14 January 2016, 06:10 PM
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Default Best way of cleaning the intercooler
Over the years my intercooler has got a bit grubby.
Anyone know the best way of cleaning the the intercooler fins so there back to bright silver without damaging them?



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Old 14 January 2016, 06:24 PM
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Also very interested in this mate

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Hi I took mine off bit of tfr or degreasent then a good hot jet wash job done all crap out
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Did that come up bright silver again?
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Hi I took mine off bit of tfr or degreasent then a good hot jet wash job done all crap out
Zany any pics mate? Wouldt want to jet wash for fear of bending all the fins

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Might try a acid wheel cleaner and a soft brush.
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