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degreasing plastic
jabbahutt - 4/9/08 at 08:47 AM

Morning all

Quick question, I have some 2nd hand plastic vents for the top of the bonnet for after SVA.

At the moment they're a bit oily and could do with a degrease before spraying. What would be the best thing to use that won't harm the plastic or leave any residue but get's it nice and clean.

I was thinking of washing up liquid but thought I'd check if anything was better first.

Thanks
Nigel

owelly - 4/9/08 at 09:06 AM

Dishwasher

speedyxjs - 4/9/08 at 09:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by owelly
Dishwasher


It would ahve to be pretty tough plastic. You cant put plastic cups in hte dishwasher

whitestu - 4/9/08 at 09:31 AM

Most plastic is fine in the top of the dishwasher.

Stu

iank - 4/9/08 at 09:58 AM

I'd use Isopropyl alcohol but that's mainly because I have a can and I'm certain it wouldn't damage plastic.

Brake cleaner might work, but test a non visible area first just in case.

Spyderman - 4/9/08 at 10:07 AM

Washing up liquid should be fine.

To make sure you could always follow that with white vinegar and water solution. Excellent for degreasing.

jabbahutt - 4/9/08 at 10:38 AM

Thanks all I can crack on with this while the weather is so shockingly bad.

Peteff - 4/9/08 at 12:12 PM

Thinners on a rag, if it's a car part it should wipe over with no problem.

BenB - 4/9/08 at 01:56 PM

I'd be wary of using things like carb cleaner / brake cleaner (having watched the plastic tray I filled with carb cleaner to rinse things in melt and collapse!!)....

If it's for cosmetic appearance a soak in some fairy liquid and a scrub should suffice....