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  • 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: 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 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.
  • 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: 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: 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...
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: water wetter??
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:09:23 -0400
    ...The liquid versions of Water Wetter do not have phosphates. >> Thanks for the info. Tom! I still have a concern based on the above...
  • 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: 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: 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...
  • 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...
  • 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: 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: 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: 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...
  • 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: 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: Whiff of propane
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:01:56 -0700
    ...shutoff. > > So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing > detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed...
  • 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...
  • 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: 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: Whiff of propane
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:41:46 -0700
    ...shutoff. >> >> So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing >> detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed...
  • Re: Whiff of propane - found it, now what?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:57:42 -0700
    ...shutoff. >> >> So I start painting everything with 50/50 mix of liquid dishwashing >> detergent and water. No bubbles. Not one. Isn't this supposed...
  • 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...
  • 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...