Hey guys, what product out there is capable of througly cleaning the worn in dirt and grime on TPI, LT-1 and various other black OEM rubber intake parts. Like the LT-1 Elbow, and TPI Ducting, I know others have ran into this before, I've scrubbed and scrubbed those things, and still they have the dirty grime on them. Thanks in advance. I'm currently doing a couple of LT-1 swaps, one on a 68 RS SS, and the other one on my 88 Monte SS. This really frustrates me alot. I know I could buy new elbows, but why when I have these good ones. I don't want to use some caustic chemicals, which would destroy the rubber, or dry it out. Any help would be great .

Also what type FLEXIBLE paint is capable of restoring the color, or enhancing the overall look of these OEM rubber intake parts?

 

I just clean them with a brush/rag - not so rough as to score it though. For getting dirt & crap out of tight areas, a small paint brush with stiff bristles works great (inside the car too). Then I use regular old tire shine and a rag. Let it soak in for a while before wiping clean. After a few rounds of this, they'll start looking good.

I tried CD2, but it didn't look all that great to me.

 

Simple green and hot water with some rags.

After that i go over it all in armor all, gives deep color without the gloss of tire shine (just dependent on what you want)

 

Simple Green is also what I normally use.

 

WD-40 and some small brushes or Q tips following by a good washing with armor all

-Shannon

 

Well since we all agree, heres a pic after spending about 30 min on my car as outlined above.

http://atljar.com/637879-R1-23A.jpg

 

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the great information, and that picture looks great Atljar .