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Plenum clean
« on: 25 July 2015, 17:11:09 »
What do you use to clean the outside of the plenum to get it looking nice  :-\ I cant seem to shift the dirt off it . Tried various cleaning stuff but it still leaves it looking grimy  :(
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #1 on: 25 July 2015, 17:13:52 »
James used (I think) carb cleaner on mine after he cleaned my breathers - came up a treat!

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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #2 on: 25 July 2015, 17:50:39 »
I looked at Darth Loo-knee Plenum today and it was immaculate, he said he used a green scouring pad and the good old Jiff kitchen and sink cleaner or is it Siff now? Anyway his looked great and he swears it works a treat, I will be having a go at mine soon.
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #3 on: 25 July 2015, 17:56:38 »
Yeah tried carb cleaner but it just seems to smear the dirt .
I will try the Cif as we have some  :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #4 on: 25 July 2015, 17:58:24 »
Quote from: EMD on 25 July 2015, 17:56:38
Yeah tried carb cleaner but it just seems to smear the dirt .
I will try the Cif as we have some  :y

Let us know how you get on with it, don't forget to use a scouring pad :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #5 on: 25 July 2015, 18:02:32 »
Yes will try an do it before the rain falls again  :y
Also have to sneak out this Cif without swmbo catching me   :-\
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #6 on: 25 July 2015, 18:16:58 »
Just started using the Cif and its coming up like new  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 25 July 2015, 18:17:57 »
I know some folks who swear by this stuff, too:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fairy-Power-Spray-375-Pack/dp/B0046U8IAE
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #8 on: 25 July 2015, 19:00:44 »
Cif seems to clean everything ! header tank on the outside  ::)
Also the red and brown wires to the battery look new now  :o
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #9 on: 25 July 2015, 19:18:05 »
Is that real CIF you're using EMD or pattern?  ???  ;D
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #10 on: 25 July 2015, 19:36:00 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 25 July 2015, 19:18:05
Is that real CIF you're using EMD or pattern?  ???  ;D
Be from 99p shop :D
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #11 on: 25 July 2015, 21:30:12 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 25 July 2015, 19:18:05
Is that real CIF you're using EMD or pattern?  ???  ;D

Its the real deal mr tig  :D I would say though to use gloves when using it , it stinks  :(
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #12 on: 25 July 2015, 21:36:46 »
I am really glad you posted this thread. Like you, I have tried all the 'automotive' products, with no luck.
I think now I am going to see if there are shares available for Cif....as I think there will be one hell of a lot of immaculate looking plenums now ;D :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #13 on: 25 July 2015, 21:42:25 »
Quote from: terbert on 25 July 2015, 21:36:46
I am really glad you posted this thread. Like you, I have tried all the 'automotive' products, with no luck.
I think now I am going to see if there are shares available for Cif....as I think there will be one hell of a lot of immaculate looking plenums now ;D :y

 :y

You got to work the stuff in then wipe the excess away , i used some of those face cotton pad things that were handy  ::) Loads of muck came off , wipe on wipe off ect ect  :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #14 on: 25 July 2015, 22:01:40 »
Quote from: terbert on 25 July 2015, 21:36:46
I am really glad you posted this thread. Like you, I have tried all the 'automotive' products, with no luck.
I think now I am going to see if there are shares available for Cif....as I think there will be one hell of a lot of immaculate looking plenums now ;D :y

Indeed............... ;) :y :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #15 on: 25 July 2015, 22:49:46 »
I used some autosol metal polish  ::)  ;D



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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #16 on: 25 July 2015, 22:52:07 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 July 2015, 22:49:46
I used some autosol metal polish  ::)  ;D





So, imagine how that would look like with Cif............. ;) ;) :D
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #17 on: 25 July 2015, 22:55:09 »
Quote from: Vamps on 25 July 2015, 22:52:07
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 July 2015, 22:49:46
I used some autosol metal polish  ::)  ;D


So, imagine how that would look like with Cif............. ;) ;) :D

Well we'd need some pictures from Mr EMD to compare to know for certain  :D :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #18 on: 25 July 2015, 22:59:47 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 July 2015, 22:55:09
Quote from: Vamps on 25 July 2015, 22:52:07
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 July 2015, 22:49:46
I used some autosol metal polish  ::)  ;D


So, imagine how that would look like with Cif............. ;) ;) :D

Well we'd need some pictures from Mr EMD to compare to know for certain  :D :y

 :D :D :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #19 on: 26 July 2015, 06:59:51 »
 ;D

That's er very clean Mr man  :o Although the Cif clean isn't that
far off . I've got some chrome spray paint in the shed  :-\

Ps .. your throttle bodies need polished  :P
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #20 on: 26 July 2015, 11:40:02 »
Just remember this was not my tip, it came from are automotive genius Darth Loo-knee :y
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #21 on: 26 July 2015, 13:48:14 »
There's been a sharp rise in Cif sales  ;D
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #22 on: 28 July 2015, 12:03:04 »
Did mine yesterday and it is immaculate now, perfect stuff to use and much cheaper than detailing products, even cheaper if you go to pound land, lol.
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #23 on: 28 July 2015, 12:14:52 »
Quote from: mka306 on 28 July 2015, 12:03:04
Did mine yesterday and it is immaculate now, perfect stuff to use and much cheaper than detailing products, even cheaper if you go to pound land, lol.
Talking of Poundland, they do Alloy Wheel cleaner, which is excellent for cleaning Throttle Bodies, Multi Rams, Pentiums, breathers etc.

The foam contains ammonia (by the smell of it) and when used sparingly with a paint brush really does degrees all the crape that builds up inside.

Just don't buy there useless Masking Tape.
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #24 on: 28 July 2015, 12:22:48 »
I normally strip the plenums down and use petrol on the inside and outside. But I'm more into functional clean, than show and shine clean.
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #25 on: 28 July 2015, 12:43:13 »
Quote from: deviator on 28 July 2015, 12:22:48
I normally strip the plenums down and use petrol on the inside and outside. But I'm more into functional clean, than show and shine clean.
Must admit at 1.16 a litre its not bad cleaning gear.

Assuming you a non smoker.  ;D
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Re: Plenum clean
« Reply #26 on: 28 July 2015, 14:13:35 »
I used flash all purpose cleaner and a toothbrush. Came up a treat  :y
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