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Old 11-03-2014, 09:56 PM
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Can I do anything to polish up the radiator behind the grill? And, the heat exchanger looking bit behind the wrx badge, can I paint it with anything to make it less rusty looking or will that ruin the cooling? Heat proof paint?


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Old 11-03-2014, 10:38 PM
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Try Autoglym metal polish mate use it all the time on the exhaust brings a good shine .
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Old 11-03-2014, 10:38 PM
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im sure you could but why....nobody looks in there and it looks okay as is?
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Old 11-03-2014, 10:44 PM
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Ask the cleaning bunnies ! They will know
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Old 11-03-2014, 10:51 PM
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im sure you could but why....nobody looks in there and it looks okay as is?
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:28 AM
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The Pas cooling ring can be painted as can the rad, however it may affect performance, I've used Eastwood radiator paint.
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Old 12-03-2014, 08:35 AM
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I know what you mean but I'm not too bothered by other people looking in there, it's to satisfy my own ocd'ness. It's another little cheap thing I can do which might help me hold off from wanting to do something expensive for a bit longer think I'll start with the metal polish. Thanks guys!
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Old 25-03-2014, 12:50 PM
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use a good degreaser, and then maybe some dash cleaner to bring the black back? Also being dash cleaner, it may resist UV, and won't be too affected by heat...just an idea...
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