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As this thread comes up pretty often, i figured id add my 2c...

Ive used that "engine xtream degreaser" sold at supercheap etc for $2, and it basically turned out to be shit. I picked up a bottle of "kenco degreaser" for $20, and using it tonight, its like magic.

Spray it on, let it sit for for a minute or 2, and *all* u have to do, is basically wipe it off. Everything comes up as new...

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I got mine from autobarn, but ud probably be able to grab it from most places since its not soley designed for car use.

I didn't have any intentions of cleaning my bay just yet, though when i cleaned up the bov (after reading the thread about it leaking) and seeing how well it worked, I began work :mad:

Since I only had an hour b4 it was 2 dark to see properly, i only went round the struts, front, engine block and pipes. Alot more to be done, so ill see how it goes on the weekend.

I didn't bother covering anything up, though i was very concious on the amount of water used and where it dripped. Since this stuff was so good, basiclly wipping it off with a wet rag was good enough in most cases. I let the car warm up for 20 mintues while i ate then went for a run. Everything was completely dry when i came home so its all good :)

On another note, would any1 know what to use to make the black rubber seals, black again if theyve faded? I was thinking shoe polish but not sure how thatd work out ;)

Maybe that tyre black gel come to think of it?

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