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« on: January 29, 2013, 04:40 PM » |
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What kind of cleaning agent do you use that can easilyclean the leading edges?
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 06:47 AM » |
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What are you trying to remove? Goo-Gone works good for anything sticky. Water for bugs and dirt.
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 09:32 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 12:33 PM » |
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If you are just removing the normal mud, grass, bird poo then I use cheap baby wipes! water based mild detergent cleans most muck off without staining and throw the used wipes in the bin!.......and it keeps your leading edges lovely and soft ! ....( I'm kidding about the last bit!)  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2013, 01:11 PM » |
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Nikwax tech wash works better than anything else I have used. Take it from a guy who lives in a country where is rains a lot !  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2013, 03:47 PM » |
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Nikwax tech wash works better than anything else I have used. Take it from a guy who lives in a country where is rains a lot ! I'll second that. Not sure about it's availability in the States though.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2013, 08:39 PM » |
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Nikwax tech wash works better than anything else I have used. Take it from a guy who lives in a country where is rains a lot ! I'll second that. Not sure about it's availability in the States though. Nikwax TechWash is available in the US at your local REI/EMS/camping supplies store. Goo Gone is good for stuff like mummified rubber bands if they have been used to keep the kite in bondage  , but I immediately followed that up with a warm water rinse to minimize the chance of discoloration or citrus oil residue. ATB, Sam |
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2013, 06:56 AM » |
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I've never thought of using Nikwax Techwash. I've got some left from washing my outdoor clothing, and it worked wonders on them. Looks like I am going to be running a bath tonight for the Talons - they are so filthy at the moment that I'm embarrassed  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2013, 06:59 AM » |
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I just bought the Nikwax TechWash from ebay. I will give it a shot and see how it goes.
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2013, 04:40 AM » |
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The Nikwax Techwash has been put to the test this week on 3 very dirty Talons. The results speak for themselves - they are now spotless. I sprayed the excess dirt off then gave them a pre-wash in luke warm water. Then a good clean in the bath with the Techwash and a sponge used for washing dishes. Sprayed off with more water and then left to dry. Bloody superb and 100% recommend to use.
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2013, 06:37 AM » |
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Can be used fairly dilute as well. A little goes a long way.
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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2013, 05:31 AM » |
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I tried the NikWax TechWash yesterday to clean the LEs and it worked like a charm. A couple of swipes and the black comes back again like new. A++.
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2013, 02:49 PM » |
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Told ya ! I think Roy gave me that tip on tech wash. A little dab on a wet sponge goes a long way too. I used that stuff in my washing machine once on some clothes and I had bubbles everywhere |
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