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Offline SCJSTU

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What cleaner to use on plastic parts?
« on: September 01, 2010, 09:43:54 PM »
Have the gas tank emissions venting plastic parts for  1970 Mustang with a Cali DSO...

what is best way to clean these plastic parts....mainly old dirt/grime on it...
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1967 Mustang S-Code 4-speed built Jan 1967 non therm
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1961 Falcon 2 Door Station Wagon 302V8
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Offline carlite65

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Re: What cleaner to use on plastic parts?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2010, 10:17:29 PM »
i would use a diluted simple green solution. i use that stuff for most of my cleaning.
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Offline c9zx

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Re: What cleaner to use on plastic parts?
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2010, 09:28:41 AM »
I've used wax and grease remover with success while not damaging the part.

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Offline cobrajetchris

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Re: What cleaner to use on plastic parts?
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2010, 12:20:46 PM »
I fill a bucket of warm water with spic & span or mr. clean and it works good on plastics. Just stay away from harsh chemicals that could melt the plastic or dull it. 
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