Cleaning parts
Posted by WhiteMurauder@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Is there an easier way than elbow grease to clean off parts that have years of grease and dirt on them? For example, I have an intake manifold covered, all the sensors and whatnot are still attached. Should I strip it down and sand blast it, brake clean it, help speed up my process here.
Ok_Narwhal6356@reddit
Brake clean and a soft brush or a scotch brite pad. Just do it in a well ventilated area. Oven cleaner and a pressure washer is on my list of things to try.
Radius8887@reddit
I usually douse it in oven cleaner then hit it with a pressure washer. Repeat as needed. I like the oven cleaner that has 52 million warnings and "NOT FOR ALUMINUM" plastered all over it, works better.
UnbelievableDingo@reddit
Oven cleaner.
Engine degreaser.
Alkaline degreaser (purple power / mean green / etc.)
Brake kleen.
Whatever floats yer boat.
WhiteMurauder@reddit (OP)
Oven cleaner? Interesting, never considered that
PresentIron5379@reddit
Be careful with oven cleaner on aluminum parts, it tends to stain them and can lead to some etching/pitting.
Horror_Tourist_5451@reddit
If you’re doing enough parts a Saftey-Kleen sink is the best. It’s a solvent based cleaner, they bring you the fresh and haul off the used solvent. I think they offer as infrequent as a 3-4 month service interval for about 200 dollars. Which between the time saved and the savings on brake and other chemicals it can be worth it.
psuedonitrite@reddit
I've had good luck with a tote half full of simple green or similar, soak and scrub. If you have money to spend I've used this stuff with great results. https://www.brulin.com/product/aquavantage-815mx
jaqattack02@reddit
I haven't had to in a while, but for stuff like that I would strip the electronics then dunk it in a bucky of Purple Power or Simple Green for a week or so, then take it out and scrub it. Repeat as necessary. You can get it by the gallon from a place like Tractor Supply then just need an empty bucket.