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Old 05-18-2003, 10:53 PM
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Default How to clean cupholders & best cheap paint cover

1. I have some nasty stuff in my console cupholder & rearseat cupholder. It's dried and old. What will remove it safely?

2. I've noticed in Motortrend they've used clear shelf paper as a cheap man's method to saving the frontend paint on roadtrips. Tell me the pros/cons of using this stuff, or alternatives.
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Take the upper console out, and run some hot water through it. That's what I would do, assuming it got nasty.
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i just use a washcloth dampened with warm soapy water to clean em out
always works for me
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Call me strange, but I remove the console and run it through the dishwasher. It works for the radio bezel also.
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Soap and water, and if it's stubborn, some simple green.
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OK, lots of responses about the dirty cupholders. What about the clear shelf paper to prevent rock chips, bug splatter, etc during a roadtrip?
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Default Re: How to clean cupholders & best cheap paint cover

Jim-
I just bought some of the clear film paint protector for TA...go to www.eastwood.com and order item #52082 Scotchcal Paint Protector And Applicator for $29.99. It's the same stuff 3M makes and works like a dream.....

Hope that helps you out buddy.
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