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reco2k
Member
215
18-09-2019, 06:35 PM
#11
Tango Have you tried a wire brush followed by wire wool??

Didnt want to use anything that harsh as most of it is ally so surely this would damage the metal?
reco2k
18-09-2019, 06:35 PM #11

Tango Have you tried a wire brush followed by wire wool??

Didnt want to use anything that harsh as most of it is ally so surely this would damage the metal?

Tango
Member
188
18-09-2019, 06:47 PM
#12
Just try the wire wool first. It will not damage the aluminium alloy. Autosol metal polish is also a good cleaner, so use that with fine wire wool.

IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Tango
18-09-2019, 06:47 PM #12

Just try the wire wool first. It will not damage the aluminium alloy. Autosol metal polish is also a good cleaner, so use that with fine wire wool.


IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Stoney
Posting Freak
1,058
20-09-2019, 11:59 AM
#13
Steam cleaner? Mine shifts most oil based ****.

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
20-09-2019, 11:59 AM #13

Steam cleaner? Mine shifts most oil based ****.


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

reco2k
Member
215
20-09-2019, 01:09 PM
#14
Stoney Steam cleaner? Mine shifts most oil based ****.

Looking for a cheaper option for now unless anyone know of any cheap steam cleaners available

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reco2k
20-09-2019, 01:09 PM #14

Stoney Steam cleaner? Mine shifts most oil based ****.

Looking for a cheaper option for now unless anyone know of any cheap steam cleaners available

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mr2tubbyben
Member
177
20-09-2019, 01:15 PM
#15
engine degreaser? keep applying, use a toothbrush or something similar and scrub away, wash off, and repeat until it's at the level you want.should work?

Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
20-09-2019, 01:15 PM #15

engine degreaser? keep applying, use a toothbrush or something similar and scrub away, wash off, and repeat until it's at the level you want.should work?


Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs

Stoney
Posting Freak
1,058
20-09-2019, 01:19 PM
#16
reco2k Looking for a cheaper option for now unless anyone know of any cheap steam cleaners available

They can be had for £40 or so. Gets through almost anything, without any other products/chemicals, just pressurised steam. I got Karcher that was nearly £200, and I barely ever use it. Should have got a cheap one!

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
20-09-2019, 01:19 PM #16

reco2k Looking for a cheaper option for now unless anyone know of any cheap steam cleaners available

They can be had for £40 or so. Gets through almost anything, without any other products/chemicals, just pressurised steam. I got Karcher that was nearly £200, and I barely ever use it. Should have got a cheap one!


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

mr2tubbyben
Member
177
20-09-2019, 01:25 PM
#17
Stoney are you talking about a steam cleaner or do you mean pressure washer?

Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
20-09-2019, 01:25 PM #17

Stoney are you talking about a steam cleaner or do you mean pressure washer?


Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs

Stoney
Posting Freak
1,058
20-09-2019, 01:48 PM
#18
mr2tubbyben Stoney are you talking about a steam cleaner or do you mean pressure washer?

I do mean a steam cleaner. This is the one I have:

[Image: prod1278771860karcher-sc1122-domestic-steam-cleaner.jpg]

I got it for my birthday last year, and have not used it as much as I envisioned I would. Though that's just laziness, I hardly ever get stuck into any cleaning, around the house or the car! This year I have been promised a Karcher pressure washer though, if I am a good boy.
Edited 01-11-2011, 05:36 PM by Stoney.

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
20-09-2019, 01:48 PM #18

mr2tubbyben Stoney are you talking about a steam cleaner or do you mean pressure washer?

I do mean a steam cleaner. This is the one I have:

[Image: prod1278771860karcher-sc1122-domestic-steam-cleaner.jpg]

I got it for my birthday last year, and have not used it as much as I envisioned I would. Though that's just laziness, I hardly ever get stuck into any cleaning, around the house or the car! This year I have been promised a Karcher pressure washer though, if I am a good boy.


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

mr2tubbyben
Member
177
20-09-2019, 02:23 PM
#19
Oh right, great! news to me, i haven't got round to looking into getting one but i have wanted one for a while, didn't realise they were that affordable!:thumbup:

Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
20-09-2019, 02:23 PM #19

Oh right, great! news to me, i haven't got round to looking into getting one but i have wanted one for a while, didn't realise they were that affordable!:thumbup:


Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs

aquanuke
Junior Member
20
20-09-2019, 03:06 PM
#20
Try mixing gunk with tcut , goes up in smoke. Very cool reaction Smile

Lexus SC430 | Nissan 300zx | Mitsubishi GTO | BMW 525IX | Nissan Micra my daily
aquanuke
20-09-2019, 03:06 PM #20

Try mixing gunk with tcut , goes up in smoke. Very cool reaction Smile


Lexus SC430 | Nissan 300zx | Mitsubishi GTO | BMW 525IX | Nissan Micra my daily

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