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sorry to hijack, but how would you get antifreeze spots off?
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PakiHomBoy
on November 14, 2006 at 11:52 AM
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Exterior cleaning question.
posted by aquariuscsm
on November 14, 2006 at 10:59 AM
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when i first bought the car, there was some anti-freeze spilled on the fender...although it was washed off, it still left some spots that can be seen in the right light...should i try that weak vinegar solution on this?
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Exterior cleaning question.
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aquariuscsm
10:59:28 11/14/06
My guess is lime. (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
11:04:42 11/14/06
Calcium Carbonate in water makes a basic solution.
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Ash's Z
11:14:12 11/14/06
What does that have to do with lime? (n/m)
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CaliguyPurdue
11:35:56 11/14/06
Linky
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CatnipZ
11:38:27 11/14/06
bah I'll accept that. (n/m)
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CaliguyPurdue
11:46:41 11/14/06
Weak vinegar/water solution maybe. (n/m)
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my91z
11:05:16 11/14/06
Not recommended. (n/m)
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Ash's Z
11:14:57 11/14/06
Note the "weak" part, shouldn't hurt anything at all. (n/m)
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my91z
11:20:12 11/14/06
Acids, weak or not, are a no-no when it comes to paints.
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Ash's Z
13:05:19 11/14/06
He never mentioned paint: "bra and plastic porous surfaces"
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my91z
13:12:48 11/14/06
Also, Google returns 814K hits 4 "vinegar remove water spots
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my91z
13:17:45 11/14/06
I haven't used that leakdown tester before so I can't say. (n/m)
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Ash's Z
13:29:49 11/14/06
yeah, but you understand the principal of how they work >
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my91z
13:49:32 11/14/06
*principle (n/m)
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my91z
13:55:24 11/14/06
I understand. But the same thing applies. An acidic
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Ash's Z
13:26:59 11/14/06
Same thing happened to my 94TT when the Plant Maintenance
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Zirvana
11:17:11 11/14/06
I used to detail during my summers in high school
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thebanman407
11:26:01 11/14/06
Depending on the degreaser forumula>>>
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CatnipZ
13:43:39 11/14/06
sorry to hijack, but how would you get antifreeze spots off? -
PakiHomBoy
11:52:17 11/14/06
Just use warm water and a mild detergent.
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Ash's Z
13:02:26 11/14/06
can you suggest a mild detergent?
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PakiHomBoy
13:14:51 11/14/06
Dawn dishwashing liquid. (n/m)
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Ash's Z
13:29:06 11/14/06
Just make sure you wax it afterwards..
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Kong ZTT GT28R MD
13:35:39 11/14/06
Yup, I was going to say that, but he was asking about
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Ash's Z
13:45:38 11/14/06
tthanks guys
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PakiHomBoy
13:57:14 11/14/06
:) did my package get to you yet?
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Kong ZTT GT28R MD
14:15:23 11/14/06
Well, the IC was pretty banged up when it arrived....
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Ash's Z
14:26:24 11/14/06
HAH! wow.. for a second there.. my heart dropped.
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Kong ZTT GT28R MD
14:42:15 11/14/06
try using a good clay bar on it, should take it off easily (n/m)
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CRAZZEPETE.
12:27:03 11/14/06
2nd.. (n/m)
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Kong ZTT GT28R MD
13:37:14 11/14/06
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