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Cosmolime, clean or leave?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by godabitibi, Jan 31, 2015.

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Clean or leave

  1. Leave cosmolime for originality

  2. Clean for a better look

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  1. godabitibi

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    #1 godabitibi, Jan 31, 2015
    Reading another thread got me to post this one. I've been thinking about it myself for my engine compartment. Should I leave the cosmolime in place so it is more original or should I clean it to make the compartment cleaner and look better?
     
  2. 328PWC

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    #2 328PWC, Jan 31, 2015
    I believe it depends upon your goal. Is it preservation (yes) or concourse (no)? I have had my car detailed with consideration, as best as possible, to keeping the Cosmo intact.
     
  3. sherrillt

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    #3 sherrillt, Jan 31, 2015
    Leaving it on for originality is like leaving hang tags on and plastic on the seats.
     
  4. Melvok

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    #4 Melvok, Jan 31, 2015
    Right Oh !
     
  5. turbo-joe

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    #5 turbo-joe, Jan 31, 2015
    if you like to drive the car - clean
    if you like to store only - leave it on
     
  6. Shamile

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    #6 Shamile, Feb 1, 2015
    Ferraristi,

    Gawd! It took me 5 years with a tooth brush and Q tips to get that stuff off the car. Honestly, it looks like crap with it on. It just detracts from the overall look of the car.

    To remove it, use brake cleaner.....away from rubber parts and 3M tar and adhesive remover.


    Shamile

    Freeze....Miami Vice !
     
  7. Philwozza

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    #7 Philwozza, Feb 1, 2015
    White spirit is the cheapest and easiest to use but it is not a green product. Having said that, any product that will remove the stuff is not green short of sand blast. :D


    IMO


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