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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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hey guys, what can i do to get that brand new red intake manifold look on my STi? cuz that thing is dirty and degreaser doesnt work.
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 555sube
hey guys, what can i do to get that brand new red intake manifold look on my STi? cuz that thing is dirty and degreaser doesnt work.

simple green and lucas degreaser...thats what I use...
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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simple green and lucas degreaser...thats what I use...
+ 1 for simple green
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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thanks iill give her a try
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Also try to regularly clean or wipe it so it doesn't build up so bad
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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+ 1 for simple green
+1 for ELBOW GREASE, the secret ingredient!

...and a good nylon-bristle brush...
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