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Brilio.net - Many people complain that their motorbike's speedometer glass appears cracked , due to prolonged use. Apart from making it look dirty, cracked stains on the motorbike speedometer glass can also disturb the driver when viewing speed, fuel and distance information.
In addition, these cracks can allow water or dust to enter the speedometer. Until finally, the speedometer was damaged.
One of the most common ways to deal with cracked spots on a motorbike speedometer is to disassemble and replace the glass. However, instead of spending quite a lot of money to go to a repair shop and replace the speedometer glass, you can solve it with a more practical method, you know.
An Instagram user @trianto2014 once shared a simple trick for dealing with cracked spots on a motorbike speedometer glass. Instead of replacing it with a new one, he actually relied on kitchen ingredients to make the speedometer glass clear and shiny again.
How to deal with cracked stains on a motorbike speedometer glass using 1 kitchen ingredient.
Reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @trianto2014 on Monday (22/4), the kitchen ingredient in question is vegetable oil or cooking oil. Well, apart from vegetable oil, he also uses other simple ingredients, such as shampoo. So the method is, just mix 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and a little shampoo in one container, then stir.
photo: Instagram/@trianto2014
Next, immediately apply this liquid to the cracked surface of the speedometer glass. You can use a brush to spread it more evenly. After that, let it sit for a few hours. In the video, Instagram user @trianto2014 lets this liquid sit for approximately 3 hours.
photo: Instagram/@trianto2014
Then, when it has been left to rest, wipe the speedometer glass with a dry cloth. Shortly after wiping, the speedometer glass was clean and shiny again. In fact, the display looks clearer than before.
photo: Instagram/@trianto2014
This post about tricks for dealing with cracked spots on the speedometer glass has been viewed more than 1 million times since it was uploaded last Wednesday (17/4). It's not surprising that the video received a flood of comments from netizens. Some of them even provide other similar tricks.
"Personal experience using only used oil has been proven so that my motorbike's speedometer is new," said Instagram @ndaru_dewandaru.
"I usually use toothpaste instead of shampoo and mix it with oil," said Instagram @jerynx06.
"Using butter is also easier, just spread it," said Instagram @rendyyy_36.
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Benefits of used cooking oil for household needs.
Used cooking oil, or used oil that has been used for frying, can actually have several benefits for household needs. Here are some of the benefits:
1. Stain remover.
Used cooking oil can be used to clean tough stains on metal or chrome surfaces, such as on kitchen equipment or vehicles.
2. Lubricant.
Used cooking oil can be used as a lubricant to lubricate hinges or moving mechanisms on household equipment, such as doors, windows or small machines.
3. Anti-rust.
Using used cooking oil on metal surfaces can also help prevent rust, especially on kitchen utensils that are frequently exposed to water.
4. Wood treatment.
Used cooking oil can be used to care for and protect wooden surfaces, such as tables or other wooden furniture.
5. Insect repellent.
Used cooking oil can be used as an insect repellent on wood or other surfaces.
6. Alternative fuel.
Used cooking oil can also be used as an alternative fuel for oil lamps or candles.
7. Skin softener.
Used cooking oil can be used as a natural ingredient to soften and care for leather, especially on leather equipment such as shoes or bags.
8. Soap maker.
Used cooking oil can be used as raw material for making laundry soap or bath soap.
9. Metal shine.
Used cooking oil can be used as a metal polish, such as on jewelry or metal cooking utensils.
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