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Old 11-08-2007, 08:41 AM
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Anyone have any tips for cleaning stubborn grease and smudges from fabric covering? It's the pre-painted type.
Glass cleaner just isn't doing it . Tried mineral spirits that doesn't seem to do it either. Don't want to damage the gloss of the fabric
Old 11-08-2007, 08:54 AM
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Dish washing soap? Just a guess, but I found it worked wonders on my poly-film covered planes. It is a degreaser afterall...

Maybe a bit of laundry soap?
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I used simple green on solartex painted with rustoleum.
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Default RE: Any tips cleaning dirt from fabric covering

If it's glow fuel, you need an alcohol-based cleaner, like Formula 409 or True Green. If it's gasoline, a good degreaser like dishwashing detergent will work. You can also get a small, soft brush (like a mushroom brush) to scrub off stubborn stains and dirt.

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I use K&N air cleaner, cleaning fluid Spray on wipe off witdh damp cloth. This stuff is great greasy cowls can be rinsed off with water! It is made to get filter oil and dirt out of Motorcycle air cleaners.

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