General maintenance tips

petermcmillan_uk · 2005-04-01T11:43:17+00:00

Just looking for a little advice/tips.I polish my car regularly and I've got polish on my door handles, andmud flaps. They look white now, what's the best way to get it off. Ajet of water doesn't seem to do much.In my engine I've also got oil around the head which I want to cleanoff, but it's really hard to reach. I can't get my hand down therebecause it's such a tight squeeze, and a screw driver with a cloth onthe end is a nightmare. A degreaser is probably going to help a bit.I've got some Isoporpyl alocohol (got it for my computer), is that safeon engines etc., it won't weaken rubber gaskets will it? Are there anytools/cloths which may make it easier?Also with air filters when do you usually replace them. I know you'reofficially supposed to do it yearly. My one's 9 months old, andlooking a little dirty. Should I leave it a whole year, or justreplace it now? I don't do many miles, so I wouldn't really expect itto need replacing.

Apr 01, 2005 23 Replies

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Dave Plowman (News) 21 years ago

Panel wipe from a paint supplier is pretty good and shouldn't damage any car plastics. About a tenner for 5 litres.

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Paul Hutchings 21 years ago

People always think this is a piss-take but try peanut butter, I think it's down to the oil but it's cheap and it works.

cheers, Paul

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Chris Whelan 21 years ago

I've used it in my screenwash at dilution rates of up to 50% for over 30 years now and not had a problem :-)

Chris

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Dave Plowman (News) 21 years ago

Heh heh - the intensive wash reservoir on my BMW was leaking,and it took off the paint underneath right down to the metal. But it's just base coat under the bonnet - no lacquer.

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