Packardkiwi Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 What is the best way of cleaning the the basket weave of a stone guard? I found it nearly impossible to get the dirt and old chrome polish out of the many thight corners where the waeves cross over. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Pressure wash? Take it off, first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Maybe a small bristle brush? Time consuming, but I've had the same experience with my father's 1930 Model A. We found a round bristle brush that's like a giant pipe cleaner and systematically shove it into each hole, give it a twist, then move on. Took about an hour, but it definitely made a difference. Fortunately, we only have to do it once every two years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Ahh, the dreaded Model A stone guard - and even worse, the gigantic Packard stone gaurd - I have had prett good results with a simple bristle brush (like you would use on tires or the kitchen floor) - lay the gaurd flat and kind of angle the brush (tilt it a bit, so it gets into the holes to a degree) and brush across, up and down and diagonally starting at the top of the guard and again starting from the bottom. Flip the whole thing and do the same from behind, if you took it off to polish. Between that operation and the initial polishing I am not sure you will save too much time from Matt's estimate, as I think the whole thing takes around an hour or so, but it works pretty good... If using Matt's approach just be careful, not sure on your car but I will tell you it's easy to distort the fins on an "A" radiator...And be sure to follow the procedure with an icey cold beverage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packardkiwi Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 When scrubbing the mesh, if fluid is used, what kind is the most effective?Solvent, detergent or just plain water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Preparing for this? Northern Exposure Rally 2012 - South Pacific Packard Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packardkiwi Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi MalYes, I can't come along with a dirty stone guard!Arnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Enjoy the Rally Arnold, from what I've heard about previous Rallys they are great events, wish I could be there. But I am going to try to be at the next one in 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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