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  1. G

    Cleaning Engine w203

    Hi, New on this forum. I own a 2004 w203 Sport Coupe 220 CDI, and recently topped up the oil (synthetic: Mobil 1) and managed to spill a little whilst doing so - managed to lose my grip on the funnel I was using. I would guess that around 50ml managed to spill. Did my best to clean it up...
  2. J

    W202 Beige/Cream Interior cleaning products

    Good evening all! I have a W202 with a beige/cream interior and beige/cream leather seats. What products would you guy reccomend to use on the seats and interior plastics (including the door cards)? Also what should I use on the wooden trim on the center console/door cards? I'm going...
  3. grober

    Thin film MAF cleaning with pics

    Found this how to [WITH PICS] on cleaning thin film type MAF/MAS sensors. Written for VW owners it seems to be a good approach to adopt. Obviously the bag would have to be impervious to any cleaning fluid used-in this case isopropyl alcohol...
  4. proser

    The results of 2 days cleaning

    I have spent 2 days giving my merc a good clean and please with the results :D. The process I went through was: snowfoam rinse wash with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss rinse dry off with Sonus Perfect Shine Drying Towel one coat of Chemical Guys EZ Glaze with Acrylic Shine II (a very...
  5. H

    Cleaning Chrome & Aluminium Strips W123

    I've had two cracks at cleaning the chrome and the bodywork strips, windows, doors etc. My second shot today, using Solvol has made them cleaner and brighter, The grille, bumpers, hub caps and mirrors - which I assume are chromed look great. All the rest, the window trim, panels trim, which...
  6. bpsorrel

    Cleaning a soft top headlining

    Anybody know what to use to clean the inside headlining of a convertible? It's like a cotton material, but I don't want to risk spoiling the tensioning. Would a light brushing do the job? It's just got dirty, no stains... :) Sorry this is not about my MB, but I thought you'd let me off with...
  7. E

    Cleaning seat belts

    Hi It seems the previous owner of my car was rather ditry and needed a bath. The interior is light grey (grey leather), I can clean the leather no problems and baby wipes work everywhere appart from the seat belts which are also light grey. These are really grimmey and need attention. Being...
  8. R

    Cleaning ****nal - what to use?

    Hi, This weekend i intend to give the car a good clean, but I don't have much to work with. So i was wondering what should i buy? Exterior shampoo - Auto Glym Wax - Meguires Gold Class Interior shampoo? Interior leather cleaner? Interior leather conditioner? Interior plastic cleaner...
  9. R

    Cleaning MAFs

    I don't have a hot-wire MAF but my son does in his VW Golf Turbo. He was having uneven running problems just as many seem to here, so ... 1. We removed the MAF assembly. 2. Using a soft toothbrush soaked in electrical switch cleaner, we stroked the element gently. We repeated this several...
  10. Y

    Cleaning centre caps

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for cleaning ground on brake dust and grime from centre caps? I have just had my new (pre-owned!) turbines refurbished and would like shiny centre caps to complement them. I know I can buy a new set but if there's an easy way to clean up...
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