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Can someone tell me the best way to clean up the original heater and A/C control assembly without tearing it apart?
Mine is completely dirty (it is out of the car) and needs a good cleaning but with all the little parts attached to it I do not want to take a brush and start scrubbing it down. Can anyone suggest a good way of cleaning it without scrubbing on it?

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Spray it with a "Industrial Cleaner Degreaser concentrated" cleaning solution. It won't hurt the parts and removes dirt and grease faster than thinner or var-sol.


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Originally Posted by Gus68
Spray it with a "Industrial Cleaner Degreaser concentrated" cleaning solution. It won't hurt the parts and removes dirt and grease faster than thinner or var-sol.


Thanks Gus, I do have some purple power that I am thinking should do the job!!

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Be careful, read the bottle. Some solutions can damage painted surfaces or certain metals.


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Originally Posted by Gus68
Be careful, read the bottle. Some solutions can damage painted surfaces or certain metals.


Thanks for the heads up Gus! If I use this cleaner on it, should it be rinsed with water? As always, good info from you!


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