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Old 05-15-2010, 01:19 PM
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My 2002 XJR has some type of oil spots all over the intercoolers. I have tried engine degreaser and other products but nothing seems to be able to remove these spots. does anyone know of a good product to get these stains off of my intercoolers?
 
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Old 05-15-2010, 03:28 PM
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I use black magic 2 in 1 engine shine on my xjr and it usually does a really good job, it even has the xjr engine on the label! Usually get it on sale at advanced auto but i have seen it at others.
 
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Old 05-16-2010, 07:23 PM
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thank you, I will get some of that tomorrow and try it out
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 05:15 PM
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that did provide a nice general "shiny engine" but unfortunately the spots on my intercooler remain
 
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the paint is flaking?
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 07:49 PM
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no paint flaking
there are just darker grey spots over most of the intercooler assembly on top of the supercharger, with a higher concentration near the oil fill cap, as if there was some type of oil spillage or something at some point in the past. i have tried "engine degreaser" and "black magic 2-in-1 engine shine" and neither would remove the spots.
 
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Old 05-20-2010, 03:59 PM
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Can you post some pictures of the spots
 
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Old 05-21-2010, 09:28 AM
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hope this helps:
 
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im not sure what it is did you try simple green or other degreasers?
 
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Old 05-22-2010, 06:36 AM
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i have tried "STP engine degreaser" but not simple green
 
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