Terry Field Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 I hope to use some time over the weekend cleaning old oil and gunge off the block (XFlow) and various ancillary items. Any views on the best cleaner to use, and any tips/concerns/horror stories? Terry Trying to get out of the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Cover the obvious electrics the best you can with a carry bag. A decent brush also helps to get the cleaner working, then hose it off (not under too much pressure). I did the tintop a little while back with some cleaner and sprayed around the plugs with a bit of WD40 afterwards - left it a little while for it to do it's magic and get rid of any moisture. I'll need to do it again - the cleaner I used (some cheap stuff from a motor factors) wasn't much good. But it was loads of grease and dirt from years of the M25... Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevSull Too Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Bet you've got the shiniest Micra for miles! 😬You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Gunk is the best I know. Warm engine, spray on, leave, hose off. Jizer works too, not quite as aggressive. Alternatively use the pressure washer at the garage, just keep it away from the electrics for God's sake. This method removed 20yrs of grime from a scabby Spitfire of mine, along with years of peeling underseal, dead animals, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Bet you've got the shiniest Micra for miles! Not right now, I'm waiting for it to rain so it gets a wash. Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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