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Ricamaro · 05-10-2012, 10:55 AM

CAR CLEANER
Whether you are trying to get rid of the brake dust that accumulates on your tires and hub caps, or the bugs, dirt or pollen that always stick to your car's grill and wind shield, skip the special auto cleaners and use vegetable oil instead. Pour a tiny bit onto a paper towel or a rag, and wipe down these surfaces. The vegetable oil helps wipe the gunk away while creating a car-safe coating that future debris won't stick to

http://www.stylelist.com/chris-barnes/repurposing-ideas-5-new-uses-vegetable-oil_b_1495961.html?icid=maing-grid7|netscape|dl11|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D159427

So, who's gonna try it and report back?

Out4it · 05-10-2012, 10:58 AM

When it gets hot from the wheels you can make french fries or wings if you're hungry!!

fbodyauto · 05-10-2012, 10:58 AM

I just read that a few minutes ago. I am sure it works but I'm staying away from it...

strych9 · 05-10-2012, 11:08 AM

Paper towel on a car finish???

el ess X · 05-10-2012, 11:12 AM

This is only for the un-informed, non-anal, non-car junkies that give two craps about their vehicle as far as paint and appearance goes. And then you wonder how people can be so dumb sometimes...it's "tips" like these that keep people stupid, and their cars looking like crap.

motorhead · 05-10-2012, 11:22 AM

Bad bad bad very bad Idea. I bet some tree hugger thought of this.

BigCarrot · 05-10-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Out4it

When it gets hot from the wheels you can make french fries or wings if you're hungry!!

Also how does putting Vegetable oil on your rims keep brake dust/grime off them exactly? Have you ever gotten vegetable oil on your hand? Everything sticks to it!

Ricamaro · 05-10-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el ess X

This is only for the un-informed, non-anal, non-car junkies that give two craps about their vehicle as far as paint and appearance goes. And then you wonder how people can be so dumb sometimes...it's "tips" like these that keep people stupid, and their cars looking like crap.

You may be missing the bigger picture;
It could be a way to stimulate the flagging Auto Detailing industry;
somebody's gotta clean up the mess

Dylan@Adams · 05-10-2012, 11:58 AM

05-10-2012, 10:55 AM	#1
Ricamaro Drives: RocketZed Red13 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 653	Bye bye expensive cleaners!! CAR CLEANER Whether you are trying to get rid of the brake dust that accumulates on your tires and hub caps, or the bugs, dirt or pollen that always stick to your car's grill and wind shield, skip the special auto cleaners and use vegetable oil instead. Pour a tiny bit onto a paper towel or a rag, and wipe down these surfaces. The vegetable oil helps wipe the gunk away while creating a car-safe coating that future debris won't stick to http://www.stylelist.com/chris-barnes/repurposing-ideas-5-new-uses-vegetable-oil_b_1495961.html?icid=maing-grid7\|netscape\|dl11\|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D159427 So, who's gonna try it and report back?

05-10-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
fbodyauto Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 317	I just read that a few minutes ago. I am sure it works but I'm staying away from it... __________________

05-10-2012, 11:08 AM	#4
strych9 U can't handle the truth Drives: 2012 2SS/RS/TF3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,678 View My Garage	Paper towel on a car finish??? __________________ SP 1 7/8" LT Headers \| Cat Delete \| Flowmaster AT Cat-back \| CAI Intake \| JRE Scoop \| Jannetty Tune --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 of 371 total TF3 SS 6-speeds built Build Journal

05-10-2012, 11:12 AM	#5
el ess X Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 2,156	This is only for the un-informed, non-anal, non-car junkies that give two craps about their vehicle as far as paint and appearance goes. And then you wonder how people can be so dumb sometimes...it's "tips" like these that keep people stupid, and their cars looking like crap. __________________ My 2010 Camaro is a P.O.C. MODS- PLEASE STOP EDITING MY SIGNATURE. IT'S MY CAR AND I'LL DESCRIBE IT AS I SEE FIT. THE DESCRIPTION IS WITHIN THE RULES. THANK YOU.

05-10-2012, 11:58 AM	#9
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05-10-2012, 10:58 AM	#2
Out4it Banned Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: N.E. Philly Posts: 635 View My Garage	When it gets hot from the wheels you can make french fries or wings if you're hungry!!

05-10-2012, 11:22 AM	#6
motorhead Drives: yummy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: central, Pa Posts: 6,173	Bad bad bad very bad Idea. I bet some tree hugger thought of this.