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Re: Where do I put my new Westfalia stickers?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 27 May 2006 15:41:21 -0400
...Use a spray windex bottle to spray the roof area with water laced with 2 drops of ivory dishwashing soap/12 oz.This will...
RE: THE DIRTY WORK
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 17:14:25 GMT
...Perhaps there's something > > cheaper and almost as effective on grease, like Dawn dishwashing liquid? > David Schwarze writes: > If you want a really good...
Re: pop-out windows for bus:wanted
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 09:14:32 -0800 (PST)
...Get some dishwashing liquid to make it easier to slide on Hold one frame half with one hand and slide the window w/rubber...
Re: side windows in an 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:36:58 -0600
...Hose everything down with dishwashing detergent. Place the window rubber over the bottom blade of the window. Have an assistant outside pressing in while...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:20:05 -0400
...I used > washing > > > soda and borax for pretreatment, followed by dishwashing soap and > water, > > > then vinegar rinse. Beautiful results. > > > -- > > > David McNeely > > > > > > > -- > > Sent from my...
Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:29:23 -0400
...Anyway, the family ended up inviting us > to their home for brunch, then offered us showers, laundry, > dishwashing etc. Newfoundland hospitality rocks! (pun intended...
Re: extended trip hygene
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 11:40:05 -0500
...The antibacterial wipes are for in-between clean-ups and double up as a handy dishwashing rag, but not simultenously, of course. I also...
Whiff of propane
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:07:15 -0700
...So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed to...
Re: water tank draining and sanitizing
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 10:14:07 -0800
...off, > I'd wash the tank, sponging down the walls using dishwashing detergent. > Running some of that detergent and water solution through the faucet...
Re: Cleaning the tail light too.
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
...Wash them with something (dishwashing detergent should be ideal) which will NOT affect plastics etc, or you may dissolve the finish. Again, rinse very...
Re: cleaning the canvas
Historical mailing list - Houston
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 16:29:06 -0700
...Next time I'm going to use dishwashing soap and water, however. > > Question 2: How can i treat the canvas to make it > waterproof...
Re: applying vinyl lettering
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:48:33 -0500
The pros put a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid in the spray container. The place where you get the vinyl cut can probably sell you...
Re: Gray (grey) water bladder?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Thu, 31 May 2007 15:31:38 -0500
...It helps a little to squirt some hand dishwashing detergent (Dawn, Joy, or similar) into the tank. Matt Roberds
Re: Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Wed, 26 May 1999 07:07:44 -8
...especially if you use the unit for heating lots of water (dishwashing, for instance). I generally find that between the fridge and cooktop I...
Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:11:40 -0400
...Anyway, the family ended up inviting us :::to their home for brunch, then offered us showers, laundry, :::dishwashing etc. Newfoundland hospitality rocks! (pun intended...
Propane Sniffer (Was: Propex Install at Westy Ventures)
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:15:12 -0700
...Richard Golen wrote: >>When you are done, use some slightly diluted dishwashing liquid to >>check for leaks. > >That's the traditional way. That's...
Re: Is Westy-lust justified? Do you use your appliances? was: chu ckboxes
Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:10:31 -0400
...The stove is great, too, since it will simmer, unlike our back- packing stove, and has two burners so we can be heating dishwashing...
Re: Grommet install gas tank expansion ?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Dec 2016 19:09:29 +0000
I like plain old dishwashing detergent over silicone. Environmentally better, available, and when it finally gets beyond the lubrication stage the seal firms up...
Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:24:13 -0700
...And don't forget the dishwashing detergent solution for leak testing. I prefer Dawn, lots of long lasting bubbles you can't miss! Stuart...
Re: The dirty work
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 16:16:17 -0700 (PDT)
...Perhaps there's something > cheaper and almost as > effective on grease, like Dawn dishwashing liquid? This is probably OK > on the shrouding, but how...
Re: applying vinyl lettering
Historical mailing list - Jason
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:10:05 -0400
...jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > The pros put a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid in the spray container. The > place where you get the vinyl...
Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:34:32 -0400
...Anyway, the family ended up inviting us :::> to their home for brunch, then offered us showers, laundry, :::> dishwashing etc. Newfoundland hospitality rocks! (pun intended...
Re: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:02:25 -0800
...I tried to use dishwashing soap to clean > which helped some but am left with some dark discolorations. Any thoughts? > > > Thank you! > > > > Randy Coryell >
Brake Fluid and Coolant disposal
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 May 1995 12:12:11 -0700
...I can actually see the point- dishwashing runoff goes through sewage treatment which includes re-turging (?) to keep the waste water from foaming... The...
Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:06:47 -0400
...And don't forget the dishwashing detergent solution for leak testing. I prefer Dawn, lots of long lasting bubbles you can't miss! Stuart...
Propex and getting gas tight fittings
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:18:56 -0800
...Mixing up some common dishwashing detergent to the consistency of maple syrup works well, applied liberally with a brush and look for bubbles. Apply...
Re: Whiff of propane
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:01:56 -0700
...So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing > detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed to...
Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:39:40 +0000
...When you are done, use some slightly diluted dishwashing liquid to check for leaks. Ric > Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:14:00 -0700...
Door seals for Dometic 182: Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 26 May 1999 10:47:40 -0400
...especially if you use the unit for heating lots of water (dishwashing, for instance). I generally find that between the fridge and cooktop I...
Re: Propane Sniffer (Was: Propex Install at Westy Ventures)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:50:10 -0400
...Richard Golen wrote: >>> When you are done, use some slightly diluted dishwashing liquid to >>> check for leaks. >> >> That's the traditional way. That's...
Re: Questions again.. :(
Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
24 May 96 10:10:06 EDT
...Sitting on this are a grey water jug with short hose which stores inside it, 2 small Rubbermaid roughneck tubs for outside dishwashing, a...
Re: Side Rear Window
Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 18:14:13 -0500
...I have had good luck with windex, wd-40 and liquid dishwashing soap. 5. Have a friend (or two for a large window) hold...
Re: Stabilizer link
Historical mailing list - Chris Higgins
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:50:10 -0500
...puller tool) Gear puller Torque wrench Knife (sharp) Screwdriver, Flat blade Dishwashing liquid Penetrating oil Spare car jack (I used the one in the...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 31 May 2010 17:40:01 -0500
...I used > > washing > > > > soda and borax for pretreatment, followed by dishwashing soap and > > water, > > > > then vinegar rinse. Beautiful results. > > > > -- > > > > David McNeely > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Sent from my...
Re: Whiff of propane
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:41:46 -0700
...So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing >> detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed to...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 31 May 2010 19:03:01 -0400
...I used > > > washing > > > > > soda and borax for pretreatment, followed by dishwashing soap and > > > water, > > > > > then vinegar rinse. Beautiful results. > > > > > -- > > > > > David McNeely > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Sent from my...
Re: Whiff of propane - found it, now what?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:57:42 -0700
...So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing >> detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed to...
Yet Another BBTA Report
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Tue, 03 Sep 1996 14:10:29 -0400
...Admittedly, things were better than last year, with a new dishwashing station and a sun tempered shower put up amongst the BBTA campsites, but...
Cleaning inside of Headlamps- Strange Procedures and Incantations (Longish)
Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:59:27 -0700
...I also see the dishwashing machine approach as an alternative (although I would avoid abrasive detergents here). I decided to start with the light...
Re: extended trip hygene
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 9 Jun 2004 23:13:55 -0400
...The antibacterial wipes are for in-between clean-ups and double up as a handy dishwashing rag, but not simultenously, of course. I also...
Westie Water Tank filling
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:03:32 EDT
...You can sponge out the tank with some dishwashing soap and a sponge (not too much, its hard to rinse!). Then to disinfect the...
Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 10:12:00 -0700
...Many dishwashing liquids do have a germicidal in them, so they could be effective, if you rinse them out well enough afterward. If you...
Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:56:57 EDT
...1.) Lube the channel copiously (50/50 mix of water and dishwashing soap worked well). 2.) Guide the strip to the tool by holding...
Bleach for cleaning the water tank
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 10:31:29 -0700
...Many > dishwashing liquids do have a germicidal in > them, so they could be effective, if you rinse them out well > enough afterward. If you...
Erotica Newsletter For Thursday, April 19 2001
Historical mailing list
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 14:43:43 -0700
...get warm water and put Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze. (But you could probably...
Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 16:13:47 -0800
...Many dishwashing liquids do >have a germicidal in >them, so they could be effective, if you rinse them out well enough >afterward. If you...
Re: non Westy Camping advice? (long)
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 10:50:15 -0400
...Throw a scrubbie in there and you're ready for dishes. Dishwashing soap is stored in the chuckbox. A box of baby wipes are...
Re: Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 22:23:23 -0700
...The keys: > > 1.) Lube the channel copiously (50/50 mix of water and dishwashing soap > worked well). > > 2.) Guide the strip to the tool...
Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil-Cascade in the coolant!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:21:52 -0500
...Somehow using dishwashing detergent as a coolant system additive doesn't seem like a wise choice. If you really believe in the "Water Wetter...
Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)(long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:49:38 -0800
...to clean the Westfalia water tank? Some helpful info I found: dishwashing soap. This will clean the dirt etc out. Then rinse. If you...
How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
...To put the new bushings in, coat them with dishwashing detergent and slide them into place. The rack is now ready to be put...
Re: Window tinting
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:39:29 -0600
...wash it out well, and fill it almost full with tap water, then add about four or five drops of dishwashing detergent (lemon joy...