cleaning rev side pannels

[decarls]

can someone point me to one of the threads on here regarding cleaning the yellow side pannels & seat. loaned out my sled last week & i've never seen a snowmobile come back so filthy. it wasn't perfect when it left but i've got some major work to do.

i tried searching it but as always i'm the worlds biggest "forum idiot" cause i get nothing usefull.

thanks.

 

[Blu Du]

i would try brake cleaner and compressed air

 

[decarls]

that's what i've used in the past, it just gets so damn expensive! also, just a word of caution... carefull with the brake cleaner on the seat, ski-doo letters like to smear.

 

[SHEFFY40]

Try wd-40 and a rag on the panels...works great and cheap

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

Go to the local Schucks Auto and in their enormous bodywork section you'll find a can of 3M adhesive remover.
It's basically Naphtha.
I use it to clean everything from boot scuffs on the yellow part of my old seat to exhaust grime in the belly pan and under the pan.
I use it for cleaning all the plastic on my sled then I go over the whole thing with a product for cleaning and renewing plastic and rubber trim on bumpers of cars and trucks.
Looks like BRAND NEW when I'm done with it!

Pretty safe stuff. It won't haze clear plastic or chromed plastic and it only cleans the white lettering on the seats, not remove it!
Although I wouldn't let it sit on the printed letters very long.

Also works awesome for removing the gunk left behind when you pull off the ugly stock decals.

 

[Chubbydog]

Try Pledge. Seems to work pretty good, and it's not too expensive.

 

[winter brew]

Shouldn't the guy who borrowed your sled be asking how to clean it

 

[SnowTerrorist]

Spray Nine and a bristle brush work for me. No harsh chemicals and is pretty cheap. Clean up with a wet rag. Brings the yellow back to near new.

 

[Zipperno]

WD40......it works!

 

[decarls]

i would think so...

Shouldn't the guy who borrowed your sled be asking how to clean it

Although... I would think the new belt would have been replaced since they destroyed it and put another 400 miles on the new spare, the gallon of oil and the reservoir would have been full, and there would have been fuel in the tank but I guess I was wrong.

Guess I needed to learn the hard way.

 

[Snojo]

Believe it or not, I've had alot of luck using the Mr. Clean eraser sponges on dirt, grease and scuff marks - especially on the doo yellow. It takes a bunch of rubbing and you go through the sponge quick, but it does work. Good luck.

 

[rbrown282]

I always used the Go-Jo or Orange hand cleaner!! Used it on our yellow panels on our race sleds all the time!!! Works Awesome!!!

 

[Beels]

Try wd-40 and a rag on the panels...works great and cheap

WD40......it works!

Another vote for WD-40. It works GREAT.


Isn't it funny that WD-40 works awesome for everything it was never intended for? It's one of the worst penetrating lubes out there, IMO.

 

[rockymking]

Isn't it funny that WD-40 works awesome for everything it was never intended for? It's one of the worst penetrating lubes out there, IMO.

Originally designed for "Water Displacement" ... not a penetrant lube, a rust prevention. Perfumed mineral spirits is the major ingredient(kerosene).

 

[NITROSKIDUDE]

I have always used a lil paint thinner, and then spray her down with a lil tier shine product, it helps prevent it from penatrating again.

Repeat as needed.

 

[Beels]

Originally designed for "Water Displacement" ... not a penetrant lube, a rust prevention. Perfumed mineral spirits is the major ingredient(kerosene).

How come the intro to their website says:

"Welcome to the official site for WD-40, the product that protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture, and lubricates ..."

?

Whatever, it takes two stroke goo off yellow plastic, and does a damn good job of it.

 

[mortoys]

Use orange GOOP hand cleaner from Menards. Used it on yellow mini z
it looks like new,works on the seat too.

 

[rockymking]

How come the intro to their website says:

"Welcome to the official site for WD-40, the product that protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture, and lubricates ..."

?

Whatever, it takes two stroke goo off yellow plastic, and does a damn good job of it.

Marketing Beels ... nobody wants to purchase a product that has limitations

It does do a damn fine job as a cleaner though ... best thing I know to get chain lube off the rear wheel of my street bike Used sparingly of course(disclaimer).

 

[woodpecker]

lacquer thinner

Had a guy buy a yellow rev that was BEAT (I think the previous owner always started it form the left side) pull rope cut big groves in the panels then filled them with grease and grime. I always clean customers sleds before they leave the shop, a little lacquer thinner and a tooth brush, wipe it down with a clean dry rag WHA LA!!, bright yeller again put little on a rag for the seat (stay away from the lettering).


(side note) please extinguish all flame before starting.

 

[ReTodd]

How come the intro to their website says:

"Welcome to the official site for WD-40, the product that protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture, and lubricates ..."

they forgot to mention it is used by a lot of bait fishermen for Halibut and Cod!