ThreeSheds Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 This week I have used Vaseline (for fitting the fuel filler hose), KY Jelly (for fitting a water hose) and toothpaste (on a drill-press drive belt) .. and - watching an advertisement just now set me thinking... There must be a use for Polygrip Ultra, and probably for half a dozen other 'domestic' products... So enlighten me - what have you used for what..? TwoSheds p.s. Just remembered - in Egypt 25 years ago I used a Durex for petrol... But everyone knows that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Washing powder is fantastic for cleaning your hands. The dishwasher is great for cleaning components (not aly ones though). Only when the boss is out of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 This week I have used Vaseline (for fitting the fuel filler hose), KY Jelly (for fitting a water hose) and toothpaste (on a drill-press drive belt) .. and - watching an advertisement just now set me thinking... There must be a use for Polygrip Ultra, and probably for half a dozen other 'domestic' products...So enlighten me - what have you used for what..? TwoSheds p.s. Just remembered - in Egypt 25 years ago I used a Durex for petrol... But everyone knows that one I hava an old flat belt lathe and I found sodasiphon[?] drink concentrates are really good on the belt, went from a facing cut 25 thou deep was slipping to taking ~125 thou off per cut with coca cola dressed belt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Swarfega for cleaning ya engine. newspaper for cleaning ya windoze fairy as screenwash The mrs sez that the hoover works on the cab, but i don't believe her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Washing up liquid for fitting tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Not too sure about washing up liquard in those two proposed uses.....I've been told that it can rot rubber so not good for tyres and washer jets. Anyhow......Mr Muscle Oven cleaner for cleaning engines. Read instuctions and sustitute engine for oven and jet washer for sponge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin90 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Dishwasher or washing poweder is good for windscreens when they get a film on them. In powder form it is slightly abrasive but not enough to scratch and degreases at same time. Agree that dishwasher is great for all bit's of the rover... I don't think she reads this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Granulated sugar & a squirt of washing up liquid makes a good swarfega substitute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Empty tin cans for seating oil seals squarely. Piece of wood over the open end and tap gently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Granulated sugar & a squirt of washing up liquid makes a good swarfega substitute. and for stopping other peoples engines.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 washing up liquid is a no-no, as it contains salt, and we all know what effect that has on steel......... wasn't there a use for "HI I'M BARRY SCOTT's" favourite product too that i read about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 A mate of mine used to swear by nappies for mopping up spills, and cheap cat's litter for soaking up big oil patches (I can't remember the ingredient that does it). Does "the dining room" count as a household object - because that's where all my tools & welder currently live in the absence of a shed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I cant remember who it was that recommended cilit bang but i got some on a whim when i was in asda and tried it yesterday when i was doing the seals on my brake cylinders and it worked really well, it works as effectively as white spirit but is much kinder to your hands, it is more expensive than white spirit though.... vaseline is good for battery terminals and electrics not strictly domestic but haemostats used for clamping arteries are very good for clamping any hoses Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 How about domestic uses for workshop products then? I've used an angle grinder to open a tin, a mixture of methanol and biodiesel combined with a leafblower for lighting a BBQ, caustic soda for cleaning drains, and a wooden spoon in a drill as a food mixer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Bar of soap for knowing when aluminium is annealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def Rich Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Found a new one today when changing my wheel bearings, breeze blocks for supporting the brake calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 ...and cheap cat's litter for soaking up big oil patches (I can't remember the ingredient that does it). kieselguhr or fuller's earth, I believe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 kieselguhr or fuller's earth, I believe.. That's the jobby. Mind you, kittens are fairly good at soaking up oil of their own accord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 fairy as screenwash Do not think so,, No1 it will block the pipes and jets up,, and 2, it will ruin your paintwork, Have invoiced out hours, over the years with cheapskates using washing up liquid as screen wash !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 kieselguhr or fuller's earth, I believe.. Kieselguhr or it's other popular name diatematious(sp) earth. Used in the production of drinking water at work when we are out and about . Fullers earth is used to soak up chemical spillages in warfare by the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Dishwashers cleans cylinder heads well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyrangie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wives/partners can be used to sweep out your garage while you're fixing their car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredenewman Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wives/partners can be used to sweep out your garage while you're fixing their car! steady on every so far has been plausible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyrangie Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Sorry, it was from the realms of fantasy I know. Actually I'd be terrified to let my missus in the garage. She'd start asking how much I'd spent on my toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 kittens are fairly good at soaking up oil of their own accord. ... and Waxoyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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