[C320-list] Cleaning engine cover

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Bob,

You may want to try WD-40--I've found it to be a better cleaner than lubricant. Does wonders on things like duct tape residue and black streaks. The next step up would be acetone, but it's nasty stuff and you have to be really careful with it.

BTW--has anyone tried the insulating tiles sold on SailorsSolutions? I'm going to insulate one way or the other this season and the tiles caught my eye...Thanks...

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net> 

> All: 
> 
> I bought the SPM soundproofing insulation. They say to clean the 
> surface it's to be applied to. Any suggestions on what to use to get 
> the 'powderized rubber' from the engine belts off the inside of the 
> front cover? I've tried Windex, etc., but since the inside of the 
> cover is a rough finish (unlike the outside), the rubber is turning 
> into 'mud' and smearing. 
> 
> Bob Seastream 
> 'Intuition', hull 906 
> 
>