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Robbo-80
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Post Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:54 pm

Is it still possible to pick this part up new as my set is abit grimy looking, or even better does anybody have a secret on how to clean the inside out?
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Post Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:56 pm

dishwasher hot wash, don't let the wife see.
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Post Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:00 pm

jimbom30cab wrote:dishwasher hot wash, don't let the wife see.
Haha the wife works lateshift's so even better 8)
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Post Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:23 pm

I've got all the bits at home to try this over the weekend (xanthum gum, glyserine, vanish oxi-action, hydrogen peroxide): http://www.retrofixes.com/2013/10/how-t ... stics.html

I'll post up the results when I'm done.
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Post Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:40 pm

I used bleach and warm water , bit of bottle brush action and it's like new!

Dishwasher tablet did nothing on the mould either soaking in it or putting it in the dishwasher...
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Post Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:23 am

Dishwasher did amazing job on the outside. Inside needs elbow grease.
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Post Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:25 am

I bought a new one a couple of years ago and it wasn't expesive .
Phone john clark with the part number and they will tell you over the phone.
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Post Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:39 am

shedrool83 wrote:I bought a new one a couple of years ago and it wasn't expesive .
Phone john clark with the part number and they will tell you over the phone.
It's cheap enough to buy from Cotswolds.
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