I've used good'ol WD-40 on other cars in the past, but it seems that they get dirtier even quicker and then pack up. Manufacturers use a kind of graphite powder, I think.
Anyone got any thoughts..?
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Cleaning the ariel..?
by gfalls » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:43 pm
Finally got round to sorting out the electric ariel. Its been down 3 years. Surprised it came out to play at all. Thing is, its filthy. Whats the best way to clean it.?
I've used good'ol WD-40 on other cars in the past, but it seems that they get dirtier even quicker and then pack up. Manufacturers use a kind of graphite powder, I think.
Anyone got any thoughts..?
I've used good'ol WD-40 on other cars in the past, but it seems that they get dirtier even quicker and then pack up. Manufacturers use a kind of graphite powder, I think.
Anyone got any thoughts..?
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by Sebastian » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:53 pm
is it greasy ?
take it out and clean all the parts then fit back
take it out and clean all the parts then fit back
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by gfalls » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:10 am
Been looking at this stuff http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... Track=true What do you think? Looks like it could do the job?
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by gfalls » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:44 am
Bernard wrote:Pro-lube is the answer to every sailor’s prayers.
I'm not quiet sure what to say...
OK..You got me
How did you know I was Ex Royal Navy... 
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