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Dustman985 Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:50 pm

I have some parts that need cleaned up (brake components, carb exterior, etc). What cleaner do you use for parts?

Northof49 Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:56 pm

I use varsol, unless it's something like a carburetor, which needs a stronger solvent like a commercially available carburetor cleaner. If its just a cosmetic cleaning of a carburetor, acetone or laquer thinner works fine. I even spray it from a touch up gun to get the aerosol effect.

Bob Brugge Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:07 pm

Super clean, it should be called f*cking clean. It will eat aluminum if you soak it. Spray it on, let it soak for a minute, then wipe or scrape it off.

Randy in Maine Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:15 pm

What they say above plus I like to use Brake Cleaner but just on the brake parts.

TheAmazingDave Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:42 pm

Simple Green and a toothbrush.

67jason Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:24 pm

simple green, purple power, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, soapy water, whatever it takes.

Tim Donahoe Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:29 pm

For oily, greasy metal, I use mineral spirits.

Tim

vernonc Fri Jun 05, 2015 3:35 am

Any and all of the above plus quite a lot of 'elbow grease'. :lol:

mort

slagathor Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:39 am

berrymans chem dip for carbs.

mineral spirits for heavy, oily grease.

zep 505 industrial for lighter grease.

acetone on stuff that is painted where i dont want it painted anymore.

then cleaned with dawn dish soap



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