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  1. salfordmerc

    Tips For Cleaning In Here

    Inside and out, stick those little gems you'd like to share with your MB buddies...let me start with this one. 98p for a twenty pack of leather wipes from tesco,same price for window wipes too. well worth it if you have children scoffing all types of stuff in the back.
  2. Sudesh

    Ml w163 270 - egr - pipes - manifold - cleaning

    I've started to do a big service on my 03 ML 270CDI, along with doing the usual oil change, air filter and fuel filter I'm also going to do the transmission oil change. I also decided to take a look at the EGR valve and pipes and a nosey inside the manifold. This is the state of the EGR...
  3. W

    recommendations for wheel cleaning tools?

    Can anybody recommend (or advise against) any particular tool for cleaning wheels? I imagine that something crossed between the following three tools would very suitable: 1) EZ Detail Wheel Brush 2) Hozelock Car Wheel Brush: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors 3) Check this badboy wheel cleaning...
  4. nick.ged

    cleaning egr

    has anyone had experience of using the cleaning fluid that is available for cleaning egr valve on a turbo D engine, does it go in the tank, or spray into air intake, or is it a strip down and soak on the bench job, cheers peace nick
  5. shorty

    Door seal cleaning

    I'm planing on giving the cars interior a good clean this weekend . Its a Grey leather interior , and the car is a 211 . I have noticed that material covered door seals have gotten very dirty along the lower areas where shoes have rubbed against them . I was thinking of the best way to clean...
  6. Tan

    Cleaning perforated leather seats

    Hi I need some advice on the best way to clean perforated leather seats. My son was sick in my car, I have cleaned the leather and tried to clear the holes with a toothpick, but no luck in getting rid of the smell yet. Any advice would be much appreciated Regards Tan
  7. M

    Advice on car cleaning

    Hi, I joined this forum earlier this year whilst I was waiting to take delivery of a CLC 180 and haven't really posted since as I've been too busy enjoying my car! Anyway, I would like to ask for some advice regarding cleaning my pride and joy. When I got the car it should have had MB's...
  8. S

    cleaning inside of front headlamp?

    got a bit of dust and dirt inside the front headlamp from when i was replacing bulbs, does anyone know the best way to clean this out ?? many thanks James
  9. d w124

    Any product for cleaning Headers

    Sorry to bore you but since I have the engine out,I`d like to polish the headers Is there any advice on what to use?
  10. BillyW124

    Advantages of throttle body cleaning?

    Alright Members, Can anyone tell me the advantages reaped from cleaning my throttle body? What improvemnet signs should i expect to see once this is done?
  11. Littledigger

    Is there a recommended procedure for cleaning the engine bay and engine?

    Is there a recommended procedure for cleaning the engine bay and engine?
  12. M

    Cleaning Clay

    Hi - anyone got any info on where in newcastle upon tyne I can buy this product from ? Any advice on usage etc greatly appreciated
  13. Simon_M

    BBC3 Freak Like Me (Car Cleaning)

    New series on BBC3 @ 8:30pm about people with OCD. One on the advert seems to show a guy who obsessively cleans his car. On now.... Be warned there is some disgusting stuff!
  14. T

    Advice on removing mild scratching from cleaning cloth

    Mildly vigerous trying to get tree sap off the car. Was using Autoglym tar remover with a cloth (not microfibre). Sap has gone but lots of tiny superficial scratches - not in the paitnwork itself - more the clearcoat is there a way to remove this? TIA
  15. flango

    Aluminium Trim Cleaning

    Anyone got any tips for cleaning aluminium trim, the sort that goes round car windows and doors in strips. Just finished SWMBO's car and the aluminium trim is tarnished/weathered a little and spoiling the look of the car. Does anyone know any products or tips that will get this shining again...
  16. HK33

    Cleaning Chrome tailpipes ?

    Hi , does anyone have any ideas on the best way to clean chrome tailpipes.? Ive seen an earlier post which recommended " shiny sinks " but cant find that at any supermarket. Im getting very small black dot deposits on mine which i cant remove.Any help would be greatly appreciated.:thumb:
  17. H

    Lights, cleaning perspex and Xenonisation.

    CLK 230K Avantgarde X reg (2000) My headlights have an odd yellowish patina on the inside of the perspex and as i'm in mid cleaning frenzy, i'd like to know if any of you have ever tried to clean them and if so, how? I've already had a good scrub of the outsides with Brasso, which did a fine...
  18. Omega

    CLEANING - Bodywork & Wheels

    I accompanied my son to our local BMW agent the other week:o. Whilst he was in there I sat in the car, and was watching the guys there washing the beamers,,,, with a Pressure Washer. I must say that it came as a bit of a shock to me to see such power being used on these new/ish motors. I was...
  19. B16BFR

    Cleaning leather seats

    Just a quickie, i was wondering if anyone could advise me on a product that will bring my dull looking leathers back to life. Thanks Ben
  20. D

    Cleaning & Polishing

    I am giving my car a good going over prior to having its rust issues dealt with. And I have a number of questions... 1 I am getting through quite a quantity of tar remover on tissues to remove tar spots. However, I seem to be removing something else from the painted surface. Would this...
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