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Old 04-17-2006, 07:56 PM
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What is the best way to take a winter's worth of dust off Ultracote without scratching it?

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Old 04-18-2006, 10:10 AM
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I use the compressor set @ 20 - 30 psi to blow off the majority of the dust. Then I LIBERALLY flush the surfaces with water and finally use some Windex on the balance.

For winter storage just make some plastic bags from sheeting and cover them. It saves time in the spring.
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Coulda shoulda woulda. Oh well. To bad I don't have a compressor.
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Use a soft cloth with Lemon Pledge furniture polish. Buff to a nice sheen.. and it smells good too. The wax will also act as a bonding agent for trim pieces. Don't laugh, try it!
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Use a soft cloth with Lemon Pledge furniture polish. Buff to a nice sheen.. and it smells good too. The wax will also act as a bonding agent for trim pieces. Don't laugh, try it!
That sounds like a good idea. I use a spray cleaner with a little bit of dishwashing soap to clean. It leaves it shinny too and removes the oil.

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