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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bill12690
ok, so whats everyone's secret to covering up the alt? crawl up under it and try and wrap a bag around it?


you dont put a bag over it or worry about covering it when you drive in the rain do you?

just dont blast! the water down there on it....
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
I hope you're joking. That's the same as rubbing fine (like 1000 grit sandpaper) around your engine bay.
http://tipbusters.com/2011/mr-clean-...it-good-magic/
http://arcadearchive.com/pinball/magic/

I'd never let that **** touch my car.
Haha lee I just loled my pants! Rub a magic eraser and 1000 grit paper against your face and see if you notice a difference!
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Nope, but I have just rinsed the engine bay before and had my alt flipping ****, voltage pegging at 18..... and blew both headlights. Lol
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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i also have hids, im assuming those shoulnt get wet either?
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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i also have hids, im assuming those shoulnt get wet either?
The ballasts? Mine claim to be waterproof and I haven't had any issues.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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well heres what im looking at now.....
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