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Anyone know the best way to get silicone based polish off the seat on the gs I just bought its like sitting on oil,keep sliding all over the dam thing,not the best way to stay in control of said beasty .
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Vinegar was good for cleaning vinyl roofs back in the day.
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Read the title, thought we were getting rid of immigrants. :ohmy:
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its alright if you want to hang off and get yer knee down. had the same problem on the back so but the tribo matting on off ebay on it, brilliant stuff.

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chillidave wrote:Read the title, thought we were getting rid of immigrants. :ohmy:
so did i at first glance, had some great replies lined up then it sunk in

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fullerton wrote:
chillidave wrote:Read the title, thought we were getting rid of immigrants. :ohmy:
so did i at first glance, had some great replies lined up then it sunk in

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chillidave wrote:Read the title, thought we were getting rid of immigrants. :ohmy:
(thumbs) me too but was going to ask could we at least keep their dancers :whistle:

As to the real polish problem I tried neat fairy liquid ( others are available) and then well and truly rinsed off.
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Can tell it's bloody Friday with you lot :laugh:
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White Spirit then rinse with soap water??
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Post by Trigger »

Fairy Power Spray and nail brush worked into seat in circular motions then wipe off with damp clothe and tee tail. Job done.


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