As above really, what's everybody using to clean the inside of the rocker cover of oil/gunk? I have some engine degreaser but I didn't want to compromise the plastic cover.
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Andrew
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I used kitchen towel to get most of it out and then some bike chain degreaser but I don`t think the engine degreaser will harm the plastic . Probably worth a google search
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I tried the search function and Google but saw mixed responses on Google. Some people warned about thr plastic potentially turning brittle and cracking.
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Ok I suppose it depends on the formulation . I used muck off degreaser with no problems . https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nano-Tech-Litr ... NQHYC&th=1
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I used Surfex HD, mixed about 1:5 in water. Sprayed on and agitated with a stiff brush then hosed it off.
Some bits needed a second go
Some bits needed a second go
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Good stuff that , I use it on the car but I didn`t even think about using it for the rocker cover
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Pressure washer works wonders!
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The adult super soaker did spring to mind but I've got no way of capturing the oily water spray without it making a big mess of something else.
Had a go with some engine degreaser last night and it work reasonably well. Still some gunk in there but relatively lean now. Thanks for the ideas folks
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