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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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does anyone know how to clean cooling fins ? their gettin dull
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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I use a 1" soft bristle paint brush with lots of warm soapy water to clean between the fins. Very lightly clean the unpainted edge with a soapy green pad to remove the black buildup (be careful not to rub the painted areas.) Rinse well, blow dry, and spray a little S100 engine brightner on the fins. Look like new
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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cool, gotta try it soon as my garage gets above freezing
 
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