In a message dated 10/30/2004 2:26:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, barber@xxxxxxxxx writes: Speaking of smokers, does anyone have any recommendations on cleaning and restoring the insides of yucky automobile ashtrays? I don't think that tar is soluble in aqua regia. I was able to disassemble the one in the front of my C-300 so I could wire brush it, but was not satisfied with the results. Rich Barber Brentwood, CA C-300 Rich--- I've successfully used acetone to dissolve old tar deposits in automobile ashtrays. On the other hand, if you're having the ashtray replated, I'm sure the plater's stripping process will take care of things. Good luck. 300F'ly, Roger Karlson Santa Barbara, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360° Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/8LmulB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/