howzy

iTrader: (1)

Hi Guys

I've got a blobeye sti and the red top is filthy and is bugging me badly !!

anyone got any advice/experience on the best sort of cleaner to use and I don't want to jet wash it either as I did this before to my classic and recked it

thanx in advance

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

First wrap electrical/electronic components in plastic bags and tape shut.

Spray with engine cleaner/degreaser, leave to sit for 30 minutes, agitate with a brush like a 1" paintbrush, leave for a further 30 minutes.
Use hose or watering can to sluice off muck, agitating again where necessary.

Leave to dry, mopping up any deep pools with rags/paper towels/J-cloths.

P1#1015

iTrader: (14)

Something like Autoglym Engine Cleaner (pinky red label) or 3-in-1 Cleaner/Degreaser would do the trick. Spray some on and leave for a few minutes then use something like a conical pastry brush to gently loosed and remove the dirt. Rinse/spray with water then allow it to dry naturally.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

A PASTRY BRUSH???????????
LOL

P1#1015

iTrader: (14)

They should sell them in Halfords



Will never use anything else now

Mifo

iTrader: (10)

what I did was get a toothbrush , some washing up liquid and water.
Wet the brush apply a little washing up liquid, rub it all over the manifold and let it stand for a few minutes. Give it a scrub with the brush and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Mine looks almost as good as new.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

But what are your TEETH like now? All black and oily?

Still laughing at the pastry brush. I have similar, it came with some Wonder wheels.

SpecDscooby

same as on the wonder wheels brush, although hot water and fairy liquid cuts through engine grease very well, and is a **** load cheaper than auto glym


Incidently, in Reading is a cost co, i have a card.....wonder wheels in there is £7 for 5 litres!....literally 1/10th the cost of Halfords, a right touch!!!!

s70rjw

iTrader: (2)

Best place for the pastry brushes is Wilkinsons. Think they're about 40p

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Good grief: not only do you admit you know what a pastry brush IS, you actually know where to BUY ONE

Camoscooby

iTrader: (5)

I suspect s70rjw could well be a 'house husband' lol

SpecDscooby

LMAO!!!...Mr Mum....do you bake>?

Pink_Floyd

+ 1 on covering the alarm siren...... Mine took a few days to dry out

I've used the Autoglym stuff which is pretty good. There's also some other brands like Gunk etc. One cleaner I have heard people discuss is 'Stardrops' which is an all purpose cleaner (APC) my Mum bought some, from where I'm unsure, but it can be diluted down and is supposedly very good for just about everything!

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Some other good stuff is Wickes Paintbrush Cleaner, the blue stuff.

Brilliant degreaser, then washes off. I use it all the time as a degreaser for parts.