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03-02-2008, 10:32 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #492/ 427/482 Keith Craft. Simple, Clean.
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Cleaning A Polished Kirkham
Hello all,
Proud owner of KMP 542. Polished with brushed stripes. Thought I would check in with this venerable group to find out what is the very BEST way to clean a polished aluminum Kirkham? I have been told a variety of things, but want to do this carefully, and in the best way possible. Here are the suggestions I have heard thusfar.
1. Windex and clean cloth/
2. Rubbing alchohol and clean cloth
3. Mothers' Aluminum Wax
Anyway, thoroughly enjoying the beast, but want to keep her clean. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
al
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03-02-2008, 10:44 PM
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Rubbing alcohol won't work. It will leave streaks. Use Windex and cotton towels for regular cleaning or use some brake spray or lacquer thinner for the tough stuff.
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03-02-2008, 11:02 PM
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I have found that a polished car is going to need some wax to clean it.
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03-03-2008, 06:40 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #473 427 every option, Keithcraft aluminum FE 482 ci. Mass Flo FI. Tremec TKO 600.
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I found this works
I use Mothers Aluminium polish and microfiber cloth on the polished part. To clean the brushed stripes I use WD40 on a rag then clean the oil off with windex. |
03-03-2008, 09:43 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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I have found that if I drive REALLY FAST at Miller Motorsports Track, then the wind wipes clean of all the dirt, grime, etc.
The one thing it can't wipe clean, however, is the SMILE on my face!
David
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03-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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I assume there is a difference between cleaning a polished Kirkham, polishing a polished Kirkham and waxing a polished Kirkham. Aren't these different tasks? I'm assuming all three are necessary.
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03-03-2008, 10:18 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Don't think I'll be getting a Cobra for a long time... Do have '94 RX-7 R2.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Kirkham
I have found that if I drive REALLY FAST at Miller Motorsports Track, then the wind wipes clean of all the dirt, grime, etc.
The one thing it can't wipe clean, however, is the SMILE on my face!
David
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David,
I think you forgot to fill us in on the whole process. It looks like you have applied a thin coat of hi octane racing fuel as a cleaner prior to using the wind to remove it.
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03-03-2008, 11:16 AM
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Gosh, the Kirkhams build such a dead-on replica that they even LEAK like the originals.  |
03-03-2008, 11:56 AM
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Yeah, you should see the mess when you top off the tank then park in the sun. That air that gets trapped in the top rear section of the tank pushes gas out all over the place as it warms up and expands.
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03-03-2008, 12:51 PM
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Al, there's some verbiage in the manual on the Kirkham website, but I would just call or email Joe. Joe knows.
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03-03-2008, 12:56 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #492/ 427/482 Keith Craft. Simple, Clean.
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Rod, et al,
Thanks for the suggestions!
Dave, I have no desire to keep it pristine, just good-looking enough to advance Kirkham sales as I tool around in my rolling mirror!
al
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