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Title: pipercross panel filter
Post by: navmk4gti on 09 September 2010, 21:22: i have a pipercross panel filter and i want to clean it but do not know what is the best way.. i have a dirt retention spray with it.. do i just spray it on and away i go is there a propa way doing it..

im gonna be giving my car a good seeing over before i start dashing out on sorting the body work out :wink:
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: richw911 on 09 September 2010, 21:25: You can vac it off - or use an airline to blast it.

I have washed mine before just make sure it is 100% dry :laugh:
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: navmk4gti on 09 September 2010, 21:57: Quote from: richw911 on 09 September 2010, 21:25
You can vac it off - or use an airline to blast it.

I have washed mine before just make sure it is 100% dry :laugh:

u washed it.. :shocked:

yh i was thinking vacum and then just spray that retention thing on :smiley:
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: richw911 on 09 September 2010, 22:00: Quote from: navmk4gti on 09 September 2010, 21:57
Quote from: richw911 on 09 September 2010, 21:25
You can vac it off - or use an airline to blast it.

I have washed mine before just make sure it is 100% dry :laugh:

u washed it.. :shocked:

yh i was thinking vacum and then just spray that retention thing on :smiley:

lol yeah was really dirty so just rinsed it in some light soapy water then in clean water :smiley:
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: navmk4gti on 09 September 2010, 22:06: ur very brave mate :grin:
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: richw911 on 10 September 2010, 19:26: Quote from: navmk4gti on 09 September 2010, 22:06
ur very brave mate :grin:

lol it is only foam :laugh:
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: Dubbermart on 15 June 2012, 18:28: did u still use the spray after cleaning it with either water or vac?
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: Mr_Orange on 15 June 2012, 21:15: I understood it was best to not use the retention oil on these as it knackers the MAF? Pipercross being dry and preferable over oiled K&N etc.
Title: Re: pipercross panel filter
Post by: rolty_gti on 16 June 2012, 00:40: when i done mine last week i just banged out most of the dirt against my hand and gave it a vac, job done :smug: