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Old 04-03-2007, 12:00 AM
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I recently bought new patriot crome headers and had them installed on my 67 conv. A friend of mine runs a detailing shop and he owed me a favor so i had him detail the car. When he washed the engine he used some kind soap and left the engine running. now there is a white residue all over my brand new headers. How do i get it off?
 
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:38 AM
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It's probably just soap scum, try wetting down the headers and drying them off with a towel or a shammy.
 
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Old 04-03-2007, 12:33 PM
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I tryed that. didnt work.
 
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Old 04-03-2007, 12:54 PM
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The stuff doesn't burn off?

maybe polish them if you can...
 
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Old 04-04-2007, 03:05 AM
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You know, this kinda sounds weird, but maybe use some bathroom cleaner, they always advertise soap scum cutting...just use whatever you use to clean your shower...
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 02:51 AM
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They're chrome right? Here's something new......Try Chrome cleaner.....

RM
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 03:46 AM
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thats what i was going to say. Chrome polish.
 
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