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reco2k
Senior Member
404
18-09-2018, 12:46 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
18-09-2018, 12:46 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
Senior Member
314
18-09-2018, 12:58 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
18-09-2018, 12:58 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
2,117
20-09-2018, 06:10 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
20-09-2018, 06:10 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
Senior Member
404
20-09-2018, 07:20 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 07:20 AM #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
Senior Member
325
20-09-2018, 07:26 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 07:26 AM #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
2,117
20-09-2018, 07:30 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 07:30 AM #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
Senior Member
325
20-09-2018, 07:36 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 07:36 AM #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
2,117
20-09-2018, 08:00 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 08:00 AM #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
Senior Member
325
20-09-2018, 08:34 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 08:34 AM #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
24
20-09-2018, 09:17 AM
#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
20-09-2018, 09:17 AM #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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