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tikkatikka · 23-04-2012, 07:39

Well I've tried brasso/duraglit and that did nothing, maybe a splash of petrol? domestic scourer cream? toothpaste?
I don't want a chrome finish, just smart and tidy.
What works well boys & girls?

kedunga · 23-04-2012, 07:53

Oven hob cleaner works for me, or try t cut and car polish.

djp66 · 23-04-2012, 08:00

I used a small wire brush in a dremel to cut through the crud. Leaves it with slight brushed metal look.

snowonfire · 23-04-2012, 09:09

I use t-cut metal polish and rub it in using a fine grade of sandpaper.
Works well for me...

I dont know if its still on offer but it was 2 tubes for £5 in asda.
You'll pay £4 for one in halfords

kedunga · 23-04-2012, 09:21

Some scotchbright will also do it.

tikkatikka · 23-04-2012, 09:35

a walk to poundland is in order.

kedunga · 23-04-2012, 09:39

Tight arse

MikeKnight · 23-04-2012, 10:28

I soaked it in degreaser overnight, then used WD40 and a rough wet-n-dry hand pad. Seemed to work but it's tough going and takes forever.

Now that my dad has a polishing wheel set up in his work shed, I would use that in the future.

tikkatikka · 23-04-2012, 11:22

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Originally Posted by kedunga

Tight arse

Lancastrian means "careful with money". What's wrong with short arms and long pockets?

kedunga · 23-04-2012, 11:52

Means your a hobbit

Mgwanderer · 23-04-2012, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by kedunga

Means your a hobbit

Or a Womble

tikkatikka · 23-04-2012, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by kedunga

Means your a hobbit

came away with toblerone, that makes me a chocolate hobbit. Gollum!

kedunga · 23-04-2012, 13:20

Ahhh the triangle precious

Pendle Lass · 23-04-2012, 14:40

mine was painted yellow

on wheeler dealers they used French Talc on some manky wheels and they came up a treat

kedunga · 23-04-2012, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pendle Lass

mine was painted yellow

on wheeler dealers they used French Talc on some manky wheels and they came up a treat

Only after it had been thoroughly polished first, its a very long process to get to that stage, depends if you want a mirror shine or just a clean

Bobert · 23-04-2012, 15:52

Wire wool.

It brought my TF135 inlet manifold up a treat and it looks like it's made of similar stuff.

ROVER-25X · 24-04-2012, 20:50

Would some clear coat applied afterwards be a stupid idea add to the shine and protect it from 'frosting' ?

23-04-2012, 08:00	#3
djp66 Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Car: TF 160 (Darcey) & Audi A4 Quattro (Mullard) Posts: 1,240	I used a small wire brush in a dremel to cut through the crud. Leaves it with slight brushed metal look. __________________ Darren

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Bobert Bling Bling Blue Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Accrington,Lancashire Car: 2004 MG ZT Mk2 160T+ 2000 MGF Mk2 VVC Posts: 2,333	Wire wool. It brought my TF135 inlet manifold up a treat and it looks like it's made of similar stuff. __________________ Hear my ZT on you tube[

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23-04-2012, 07:53	#2
kedunga Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: MGTF160 Posts: 2,577	Oven hob cleaner works for me, or try t cut and car polish.

23-04-2012, 09:09	#4
snowonfire Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Glasgow Car: MG TF 135 and Rover 75 1.8 Club Posts: 2,563	I use t-cut metal polish and rub it in using a fine grade of sandpaper. Works well for me... I dont know if its still on offer but it was 2 tubes for £5 in asda. You'll pay £4 for one in halfords

23-04-2012, 09:21	#5
kedunga Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: MGTF160 Posts: 2,577	Some scotchbright will also do it.

23-04-2012, 09:39	#7
kedunga Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: MGTF160 Posts: 2,577	Tight arse

23-04-2012, 10:28	#8
MikeKnight Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Teesside Car: 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk1 Posts: 1,736	I soaked it in degreaser overnight, then used WD40 and a rough wet-n-dry hand pad. Seemed to work but it's tough going and takes forever. Now that my dad has a polishing wheel set up in his work shed, I would use that in the future.

23-04-2012, 11:52	#10
kedunga Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: MGTF160 Posts: 2,577	Means your a hobbit

23-04-2012, 13:20	#13
kedunga Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: MGTF160 Posts: 2,577	Ahhh the triangle precious

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Pendle Lass Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nelson, Lancashire Car: A Drop Dead Gorgeous Sunspot Yellow MG TF, Monty - Typhoon 160 TF - Fizz 160 TF Posts: 10,880	mine was painted yellow on wheeler dealers they used French Talc on some manky wheels and they came up a treat

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