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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Before I go to the expense of changing my water hoses on my 03 because they are looking cruddy can I clean them with tire cleaner and shine to get them looking good or will that weakin them ?
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Use something like 303 Aerospace Protectant - it should not harm the hoses.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Use something like 303 Aerospace Protectant - it should not harm the hoses.
Thanks Vetterman Ill give it a try !
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Use something like 303 Aerospace Protectant - it should not harm the hoses.


I use 303 Aerospace or this on hoses...
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Use something like 303 Aerospace Protectant - it should not harm the hoses.
Great product for all rubber on the Vette!
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Last year somebody on here told me to try Simple Green , I finally tried it this week and it works pretty good no residue and I like it , just an option.Ron
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303 Wipes here. Even use them on the tire sidewalls...
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