Got my Stainless Steel bumper inserts, what should I clean bumper off with?

**Evenflow** · 10-06-2006, 04:28 PM

Got my Stainless Steel bumper inserts for my Mustang. What should I use to clean the bumper off with to strip off ANYTHING on the bumper? Just a simple water/alcohol mixture?

**stilez** · 10-06-2006, 04:41 PM

Any heavy residues, WD-40 followed by IPA cut 50/50.

Just minor stuff or wax/sealants, IPA cut 50/50 x 2.

**Accumulator** · 10-06-2006, 06:32 PM

evenflow- IMO this is as good a time as any to pick up something like 3M`s Adhesive Remover. Solvents like that are really handy to have around and I`d reach for something like that for a job like yours. I keep a can in the shop and another in the basement and I reach for them more often than all my other such products combined.

**Evenflow** · 10-07-2006, 09:36 PM

Will a normal NXT/Dawn wash for my bumper be enough to strip off any wax/sealant?

It says "3M recommend rubbing alcohol/water mixture before installing"

**paul34** · 10-07-2006, 09:43 PM

I don`t think those washes would be enough. I`d recommend just picking up some rubbing alcohol - a relatively large bottle can be had for less than $1 - and using it. Go over it a few times.