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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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Shine hoses?

Is there a way, or is it recommended, to shine the A/C, radiator rubber hoses? Armor-All? Thanks/L
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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buy you a 40 dollar hose cover kit like I got, they are made by Taylor, and are available in different colors.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/694027/2

the pics under the hood are about halfway down the page.

Kyle
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Clean them real good with something like Simple Green. Then use tire shine product on them. I would not use Armour All as it tends to dry out rubber.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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this guy told me that some silicone spray works the best, but i just use my wet tire spray on them.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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any type of tire shine will work good......
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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you can also use rattle can clear, not sure how long it last but we used to do this on used cars for that new engine look, after a good cleaning you clear all the parts plastic and rubber and it has a shiney new look.

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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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those wire covers look ugly , not my style but its not my car , i always use meg's tire gloss.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Clean the hoses real well and apply this stuff called 303 Protectant. This stuff won't attract dirt and grime the way silicone does. You can get it at Ace Hardware stores.

You can use it on your weatherstrip too.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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whats in it ,the 303 stuff i mean .
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Originally posted by Karps TA
Clean them real good with something like Simple Green. Then use tire shine product on them. I would not use Armour All as it tends to dry out rubber.
This guy knows what he's talking about. Use a foaming no-touch tire spray.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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Clean the hoses real well and apply this stuff called 303 Protectant. This stuff won't attract dirt and grime the way silicone does. You can get it at Ace Hardware stores.

You can use it on your weatherstrip too.

i love that stuff, has many uses
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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Originally posted by Karps TA
Clean them real good with something like Simple Green. Then use tire shine product on them. I would not use Armour All as it tends to dry out rubber.


Have not tried the 303 yet...have a sample from a car show...will give it a try next show!
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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use tire spray and wax....

too 18inchboyds.... how did you get banned?
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