← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 1+: 60 results shown for dishwashing.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
Historical mailing list - VWQ47
Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:34:38 +1000
...I have used dishwashing liquid as a lubricant before for tight fitting rubber and I have silicone grease but do not have hairspray - It...
Re: window tint
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 17:47:45 EST
...turns in a mess. >> JoeTino, Try spraying a 5% solution of dishwashing liquid and water on the adhesive side of the film. Then use...
Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:15:33 -0700
Dishwashing detergent. Dawn (IMHO) is best. Silicone is forever. Spray bottle of dish soap and water mixture. BTDT. Silicone? Nononononononono. I may want to...
Re: window trim strip substitute?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:19:21 -0600
...some black window screen cane-ing and installed it with some dishwashing detergent and various tools. This works much better with two people, and...
Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:24:09 -0800
...I have used dishwashing liquid as a lubricant before for tight fitting rubber and I have silicone grease but do not have hairspray - It...
cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 31 May 2010 14:17:46 -0500
...I used washing soda and borax for pretreatment, followed by dishwashing soap and water, then vinegar rinse. Beautiful results. -- David McNeely
cleaning hedlamps
Historical mailing list - Austin
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 00:07:35 -0800
...Put 'em in a dishwasher, lamp hole down, use the forced drying option if your washer has it, & use liquid dishwashing soap (Cascade, etc...
Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:31:23 -0500
...Liquid dishwashing detergent in a pinch. Use some sandpaper to make sure the end of the sway bar is smooth.
Canvas Tarp Cleaning
Historical mailing list - Randy C
Sun, 4 Dec 2016 18:23:30 +0000
...I tried to use dishwashing soap to clean which helped some but am left with some dark discolorations. Any thoughts? Thank you! Randy Coryell
Re: propane terms -- getting it right
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 18:40:08 -0700
...Dawn dishwashing liquid. About 10:1 ratio in a spray bottle. (That info comes from a professional bubble blower. Dawn is the best for...
Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:30:42 -0700
...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Apr 22, 2015, at 5:15 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote: > > Dishwashing detergent. Dawn...
Re: cup holders in my Vanagon needed
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:14:34 EDT
...id just wash it out with some dishwashing deturgent in the sink. mine is a conversation piece.. im afraid to even use it theyre...
ON-DEMAND GAS WATER HEATERS!
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sun, 10 Jan 1999 22:34:51 -0500
Volks, for those who have need of hot water within their Vanagons for showers/dishwashing/other purposes, take a look at http://www.palomawaterheaters...
Re: window trim strip substitute?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:18:46 +0000
...some black window screen cane-ing and installed it with some dishwashing detergent and various tools. This works much better with two people, and...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 31 May 2010 20:41:17 -0500
...I used washing soda and borax for >pretreatment, followed by dishwashing soap and water, then vinegar >rinse. Beautiful results. >-- >David McNeely
Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:13:08 -0800 (PST)
...and Also try WD-40, a little water in Dawn (or another dishwashing liquid.), or used oil, if you're really cheap. But that...
Re: cleaning hedlamps
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 15:12:24 -0500
...Put 'em in a dishwasher, lamp hole >down, use the forced drying option if your washer has it, & use liquid >dishwashing soap (Cascade, etc...
Re: Kind of van question
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:10:26 -0700
...abraded the cloth. > > Any suggestions? > > Mike Simple Green or Oileater or Dishwashing liquid. Then wash out with a garden hose and dry outside. Handbruch...
Re: Semi- Vanagon topic: Getting hands clean after you've gotten them greasy
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:27:24 -0800
...There are times this doesn't do it but a cleaner or dishwashing soap and an abrasive pad/brush can do a lot. Rob...
Re: Chrome Window Strips (again)
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 08:35:38 -0500
...Seriously, maybe try a bit of dishwashing liquid, or shampoo if you're the automatic dishwasher kind. Soap it up and push! AB Ed...
camping tip/alert
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:19:48 -0700
...There are nice hot showers available, thick towel included, but some people use the soar shower to heat water for dishwashing. What else can...
Re: chuckboxes
Historical mailing list
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 16:40:45 EDT
...For dishwashing, I use small Rubbermaid totes. George _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely...
Re: Rear trailing arm bushing install?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:41:50 -0800
...I use LIBERAL amounts of dishwashing soap on the new bushing, like mounting a car tire. Don't use silicone or lithium grease - these...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 31 May 2010 17:35:25 -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: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:28:36 -0600
...Another trick that we did with some darnell tents in the AF was to spray them down with dishwashing detergent (maint chief selected lemon...
Re: Water tank
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Mon, 16 May 2011 21:23:21 -0600
...I just use if for coffee > and dishwashing. > No > water. I hear that fish mate in it. Yuk! > > > >> EEEWWW you guys actually drink the...
Re: Syncro front sticker
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 10:40:42 -0400
...a solution of water and 2 or 3 drop of ivory dishwashing soap. The new sticker is sandwiched between 2 layers of paper. peel...
Re: van noise
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jun 1996 21:16:34 -0500
...If you want to visalize it, it would be sort of like a flexible pressurized laminate made of many Playtex dishwashing gloves. I don...
The dirty work
Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 18:52:02 -0400 (EDT)
...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: Cleaning out water tank?
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:30:40 -0400
...If there happens to be any film in the tank, I wipe it down using dishwashing detergent, and give it a good flushing before...
RE: The dirty work
Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
29 Jun 1995 15:57:26 -0800
...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: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:28:27 -0800
Tom, What detergent is used in Cascade dishwashing gel or powder? http://www.pg.com/productsafety/msds/fabric_and_homecare/dishwashing_products/Cascade_Gel...
Re: W pretour trip report
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Mon, 9 Jan 95 9:01:52 PST
...She had absolutely EVERYTHING anyone > needed, whether it be butter, eggs, oil, a twistie, dishwashing items, > etc. We're going to set the next...
sand in my bra
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:31:39 -0700
...What I am doing now, is washing it with a mild solution of dishwashing soap while it is still on the van, rinsing and...
Re: Chrome Window Strips (again)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 09:30:35 -0700
...Now you'll just have to be cool. > > Seriously, maybe try a bit of dishwashing liquid, or shampoo if you're > the > automatic dishwasher...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 31 May 2010 16:59:06 -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: Water tank
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 16 May 2011 19:55:26 -0700
...I just use if for coffee and dishwashing. Tequila, Loren's Navan and gin, Lisa's vodka, Bev's wine and the occasional sponged...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:17:11 -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: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:10:47 -0700
...Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage), vinegar (irritant) and dishwashing liquid (also used in oil spill clean up...
Re: Syncro front sticker
Historical mailing list - Traci and Michael
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 15:53:31 -0600
...a solution of >water and 2 or 3 drop of ivory dishwashing soap. The new sticker is >sandwiched between 2 layers of paper. peel...
Re: The dirty work
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:44:14 +0600
...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: Syncro front sticker
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 5 Jul 2005 02:19:44 -0400
...a solution of > water and 2 or 3 drop of ivory dishwashing soap. The new sticker is > sandwiched between 2 layers of paper. peel...
Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:21:09 -0500
...way to clean the cooling system is to use CALGON powdered dishwashing detergent. Flush the cooling system with CALGON until all oil residue is...
Re: Banging around, was Re: Compact cookware set
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:25:28 -0800
...So we have a Rubbermaid one for dishwashing and two stainless ones nested there for rinse water and/or salads. Teapot goes inside the...
Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:43:02 -0800
...All my lenses and reflectors were very foggy so I poured in a little dishwashing liquid and HOT water, shook em up, rinsed until...
Re: W pretour trip report
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Jan 1995 08:26:09 -0800
...She had absolutely EVERYTHING anyone needed, whether it be butter, eggs, oil, a twistie, dishwashing items, etc. We're going to set the next...
Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:48:25 -0700
...http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20090825/SN851253/ >When you are done, use some slightly diluted dishwashing liquid to >check for leaks. That's the...
Re: sand in my bra
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:00:28 -0800
...am doing now, is washing it with a mild solution of dishwashing soap while it > is still on the van, rinsing and wiping down...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:38:40 -0700
...Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage), vinegar (irritant) and dishwashing liquid (also used in oil spill clean up...
Re: cup holders in my Vanagon needed
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 17:48:01 -0700
...id just wash it out with some dishwashing deturgent in the sink. mine is a conversation piece.. im afraid to even use it theyre...
Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:05:34 -0700
...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: Westy Luggage Rack Pop Top Seal Install Question (Bus Depot)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 15:02:35 -0400
...I highly recommend smearing some dishwashing liquid on the lip of the rack to lubricate the seal as you push it on...it helps...
Re: Syncro front sticker
Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 18:56:45 -0700
...a solution of >> water and 2 or 3 drop of ivory dishwashing soap. The new sticker is >> sandwiched between 2 layers of paper. peel...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:21:35 -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: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 4 Dec 2016 18:32:49 +0000
...I tried to use dishwashing soap to clean > which helped some but am left with some dark discolorations. Any thoughts? > > > Thank you! > > > > Randy Coryell >
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 31 May 2010 21:53:38 -0500
...Repeated or prolonged > exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage), vinegar > (irritant) and dishwashing liquid (also used in oil spill clean up...
Re: water wetter??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:09:23 -0400
...statement from the manufacturer! How about a small amount of common dishwashing detergent in the cooling system, but not enough to foam.....that's...
Re: cleaning hedlamps
Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:56:51 -0800
...Put 'em in a dishwasher, lamp > hole > >down, use the forced drying option if your washer has it, & use > liquid > >dishwashing soap (Cascade, etc...
Re: water tank draining and sanitizing
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 10:40:43 -0500
...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: Semi- Vanagon topic: Getting hands clean after you've gotten them greasy
Historical mailing list - B
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 19:51:47 -0800
...There are times this doesn't do it but a > cleaner or dishwashing soap and an abrasive pad/brush can do a lot. I...