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Author:  Nathan [ Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Removing dirt/grime from metal parts
Is there any cleaner used on aircraft parts to remove dirt and grime, quickly and easily?

Thx,
Nate
Author:  Kyleb [ Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing dirt/grime from metal parts
Nathan wrote:
Is there any cleaner used on aircraft parts to remove dirt and grime, quickly and easily?

Thx,
Nate


There is an aviation version of simple green. It is pretty effective. As is plain old soap and water. Mineral Spirits has its applications too.
Author:  shrike [ Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing dirt/grime from metal parts
Never underestimate the efficacy of simple soap and water.
The majority of simple grime from time and storage is more easily removed with warm water and a little mild dish soap than it is with solvents.

Mild dish soap is good, Murphy's Oil Soap diluted well is great for large quantities (and I like the smell<G>)

Barkeeper's Friend is another good one to have around. It's an oxalic acid based cleanser that doesn't scratch, and is a very effective stain remover. Rinse very well though.
Author:  ZRX61 [ Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing dirt/grime from metal parts
If the parts will fit in a large enough pot just boil em up & simmer on the stove with some laundry detergent. As an added bonus, the pot will end up cleaner than the day you bought it.
Author:  exhaustgases [ Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing dirt/grime from metal parts
In the day it was kerosene.
Author:  tom d. friedman [ Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing dirt/grime from metal parts
Nathan, try 2 products that will nuke all that crud. the 1st one is "roll off"......... comes in gallons, a boating / marine product. it's name speaks for itself, but not good on Plexiglas. about 25 bucks a gallon. I can order it for you by the case as i'm in the marine business. the 2nd product is named "awesome", again the name speaks for itself, my wife's catering company uses it. price?? no clue, but I can find out info. maybe you can by direct?? the "roll off " I can get for you if need be. just let me know. :spit
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