sangheraent Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I was doing some work on my bike and wanted to know what the best way to clean rad hoses was? Mine are dirty and stained brown I just wanted them to look super clean. Quote
Glenyboy Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I use a silicone spray on mine, looks great! Quote
camatv Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 parts washer.. degreaser works well and a lil elbow grease. Quote
nastyracing Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Buy some new clear silicone see threw hoses off me. Best way to clean them up lol. Quote
06specialedition Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 bleche-wite or purple power X2, purple power works well Quote
DirtDiggler69 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 Use Tire Wet , makes them super shiny , and it conditions the rubber , keeps them pliable , and water and dirt doesn't stick to it . Quote
BansheeDFW Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 I have tried all sorts of cleaners and degreasers, I use MEK (methyl-ethyl-ketone) and wipe them down real well. Then if you want apply a coat of armor all or tire shine after. The MEK will open up the pores a little and let the tire shine soak in. Your hoses will look like new! Quote
Jereme6655 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Posted April 20, 2011 MEK will also dry out your rubber hoses and can lead to your hoses cracking or prematurely failing... Quote
Trick2stroke Posted April 20, 2011 Report Posted April 20, 2011 I've had pretty good luck with a brass wire brush and a little soap and water. Then once clean keep some armor all or one of the other rubber conditioners mentioned on them to stay clean. Quote
T_Shee Posted April 20, 2011 Report Posted April 20, 2011 k&n cleaner. that crap is the best cleaner ive used. works on everything Quote
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