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Old 04-25-2007, 12:56 PM
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Default Cleaning K&N filter

For those of you that have cleaned your K&N filters before, how long did it take for it to dry once you rinsed the cleaner off? Mine is well beyond several hours, and still not completely dry yet...
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Old 04-25-2007, 12:59 PM
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If you leave it outside, the wind might help speed up the process. But make sure it's COMPLETELY dry before you put it back on. It should take more than a few hours. And don't do anything like use a blow dryer to speed up the process. That could damage the filter.
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Yes, I cleaned it last night at about 6 PM...still today at 11AM it is not quite dry yet. Oh well, still a great filter though.
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I would say mine took about 3 hours in direct sunlight on my roof.......

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Old 04-25-2007, 01:16 PM
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i found it's easier to just buy another one for $35
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:43 PM
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As long as it's not soaking wet just oil it up and stick it on the car, it will work fine and be dry in 2-3 miles...
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mine took about 2 hrs, but it was kinda windy and sunny out.
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