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Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone #1582675 02/23/14 01:19 AM 02/23/14 01:19 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	My shroud is perfect, no crackes, splits or scuffs BUT it is dirty and I cant get it clean, I have scrubbed it several times but it is just in the pours of the fiberglass/plastic. My brother mentioned trying a Mr. Clean magic eraser which I will try tomorrow but I was just wondering if anyone else had used anything successfully. I tried a search but it didn't turn up anything. Thanks in advance, Kevin Careful, your character's showing!

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: mopar346] #1582676 02/23/14 01:38 AM 02/23/14 01:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,483 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,483 So Cal	I've always been able to clean the dirtiest ones. What type of water based cleaner are you using. After simple green I would try Castrol Super clean diluted. Test higher concentrations on inside non-showing side. Some cleaners, even water based, can whiten the plastic that makes it look like the oils where all pulled out. Use old tooth brushes to get in tight corners and pores. Pictures might help too? You could try some rubbing compound. Fine, then medium. Again test in non showing area first.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: autoxcuda] #1582677 02/23/14 01:46 AM 02/23/14 01:46 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	I was mostly using car wash today, I think Turtle Wax brand and a scrubb brush. I'll may try some of that if the magic eraser doesn't work and yes try a hidden area first for sure. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: autoxcuda] #1582678 02/23/14 01:47 AM 02/23/14 01:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,250 North Carolina 4 469runner pro stock
469runner pro stock 4 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,250 North Carolina	I've cleaned and cleaned these things and they still look dingy. I think the plastic takes on a haze from all the years. I sprayed my last one with SEM Trim Black and it really made it fresh looking. The paint is such a low sheen one can't tell it was painted. Just a light coat should do it. Try it, you'll like it.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: mopar346] #1582679 02/23/14 01:49 AM 02/23/14 01:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	A dip in caustic soda does a VERY nice job of cleaning plastic shrouds, heater box housings, etc. The dull finish that can remain is basically factory, if you want a shine on it you can fog some satin clear over it, or a topical dressing like low gloss vinyl protectant.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: mopar346] #1582680 02/23/14 02:05 AM 02/23/14 02:05 AM
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srt ESYC S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,882 Jefferson State	It's hard to bring back the sheen of old plastic. I have seen silicone spray used but it does not last long and is a pain to clean if you decide to paint it later.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1582681 02/23/14 02:24 AM 02/23/14 02:24 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: A dip in caustic soda does a VERY nice job of cleaning plastic shrouds, heater box housings, etc. The dull finish that can remain is basically factory, if you want a shine on it you can fog some satin clear over it, or a topical dressing like low gloss vinyl protectant. Can you name a caustic soda product and where to buy it? 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1582682 02/23/14 02:31 AM 02/23/14 02:31 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	What he said. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: mopar346] #1582683 02/23/14 02:33 AM 02/23/14 02:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,483 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,483 So Cal	Quote: I was mostly using car wash today, I think Turtle Wax brand and a scrubb brush. I'll may try some of that if the magic eraser doesn't work and yes try a hidden area first for sure. Car Wash is not strong enough. Simple Green, then Castrol Super Clean, then move on to stronger stuff.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1582684 02/23/14 02:35 AM 02/23/14 02:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,483 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,483 So Cal	Quote: A dip in caustic soda does a VERY nice job of cleaning plastic shrouds, heater box housings, etc. The dull finish that can remain is basically factory, if you want a shine on it you can fog some satin clear over it, or a topical dressing like low gloss vinyl protectant. Would TSP powder dilluted in water work. Works good for removing paint on rubber and plastic when you keep and eye on it.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1582685 02/23/14 10:31 AM 02/23/14 10:31 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 433 Wausau Wisconsin USA North Ame... R radiatorman mopar
radiatorman mopar R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 433 Wausau Wisconsin USA North Ame...	Quote: A dip in caustic soda does a VERY nice job of cleaning plastic shrouds, heater box housings, etc. The dull finish that can remain is basically factory, if you want a shine on it you can fog some satin clear over it, or a topical dressing like low gloss vinyl protectant. Caustic soda is typically something a radiator shop uses for their boiling tank to do cleaning on radiators.Put a radiator in there too long, it eats at the solder too much and ruins the core. I am going to the this trick Monday and see how it works. I have some crappy looking shrouds to use as test samples. We'll see Scotty boy!! Bob

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: radiatorman] #1582686 02/23/14 08:32 PM 02/23/14 08:32 PM
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70VcodeCoronetRT top fuel Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,706 Nebraska	x 2 on the SEM.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: 70VcodeCoronetRT] #1582687 02/23/14 10:21 PM 02/23/14 10:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO C cdp master
cdp master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	Wesleys bleachwhite is an excellent degreaser for engine parts and black plastic.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: cdp] #1582688 02/23/14 10:41 PM 02/23/14 10:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	The majic eraser appeared to do an excellent job of making it virtually like new, I did it at the end of the day so I will be interested to see how it looks tomorrow after fully dry, that is why I used the word appears. It really didn't even take much effort and I probalby did the whole thing in about 10 minutes. I'll try to get some pictures tomorrow and post them. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: mopar346] #1582689 02/24/14 07:08 PM 02/24/14 07:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	I know most don't have one, but a heated pressure washer is worth a lot if your going to restore cars. I use it for lot's of restoring chores like fan shrouds and splash guards. I do spray the part with a degreaser and pressure wash it off with scolding hot water. It'll lift ever speck of dirt out of the pores, nooks and crannys...fast! Original finish is left with no clear to peel or crack. Shouldn't spray any thing on plastic IMO.

Re: Fan shroud cleaning/restoration tips anyone [Re: Challenger 1] #1582690 02/24/14 11:31 PM 02/24/14 11:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 OP Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Sorry not the best picture but it came out very presentable with the majic eraser. 8051911-Shroud.JPG (100 downloads) Careful, your character's showing!

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