Guides & Tips

Guides & Tips

How to Clean your Car's Throttle Body

Cleaning a throttle body is about removing carbon, varnish, and oil mist that accumulate on the throttle plate and bore, especially at the edges where the plate seats. The goal is to restore smooth airflow and proper throttle plate movement without damaging coatings, sensors, or the electronic throttle motor. The steps in this how-to guide assume a typical modern, drive-by-wire throttle body, and note differences for cable-operated units.

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How to Clean Leather Car Seats

CRC Leather Cleaner & Conditioner is a unique 3-in-1 formulation that safely cleans, moisturises and protects leather surfaces in one easy step

The gentle cleansers in this product will safely deep clean the car leather, lifting dirt, stains and spills. The leather conditioner, with rich conditioning agents and natural oils, will moisturise the leather for a beautiful, natural look.

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7 Industrial Uses for CRC Paint Marker Pens

CRC Paint Marker Pens are paint pens that use a solvent-based paint formula for durable marking on multiple surfaces in most weather conditions. It shows excellent coverage and is an ideal product for every toolbox. 

Whilst they are a popular choice for DIYers and for home crafts, paint marker pens in NZ also have many industrial uses, making them a popular choice across a wide range of trades.

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How to Clean Your Car's Windscreen Properly

Sick of a dirty windscreen? Can’t see properly? Don’t know how to fix it? Well, you’re in luck because this guide will help you get your windscreen looking crystal clear again – and it’s not as hard as you think.

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What is a Solvent Cleaner and Thinner?

A solvent cleaner and thinner like CRC ADOS Solvent N is a very handy item to have in your garage or shed. Solvent cleaners and thinners have a wide range of uses, and it’s amazing how handy they can come in for lots of everyday tasks around the home and workplace.

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How to use Rust Converter

If you’ve got some rust to eliminate, you’re in the right place! 

CRC Rust Converter is a specially formulated rust converter that turns rust to black, creating a ready-to-prime & paint surface.

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How to Remove Sticker Residue

In the quest to become more environmentally conscious, many people have started to recycle their bottles or jars for use in and around the home. Instead of simply placing your old jars and bottles in the recycling bin, people are finding more and more uses for them around the home and garage.

CRC Peel Off uses the natural power of d-Limonene to soak through labels and release adhesive backings. 

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Which CRC Car Wash Product should you use?

There are many reasons to keep your car clean, including looking good and resale value. However, choosing the correct car wash products isn’t an easy task anymore, with so many different brands and products out there. You might find yourself asking the question: “What car wash should I use?” or “What’s the best car wash product?” Here at CRC, we have three Car Wash products available to keep your car looking its best. Those are Wash & Wax, Ultra Gloss, and Tough Wash!

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How to use CRC Evapo-Rust

Not all rust treatments are created equally.  Evapo-Rust is an award-winning, non-toxic, ready-to-use formulation, that will provide fast and effective restoration of your rusty items. It is safe and easy to use, and with no pungent fumes, it won’t leave you feeling heady. In this blog, learn how to use our award-winning Evapo-Rust.