SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Hi guys I'm looking for a way to clean my FTE rods & Pistons. I haven't tried anything yet as I don't want to damage them and don't want to waste money trying different chemicals. I've seen on YouTube the yanks have something called 'chemi-dip' which is a big tin of chemicals you let them soak in. Is there something similar available here or what's a good method ? Thanks in advance. Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Posted May 26, 2016 Oven cleaners.I was thinking of something like oven brite or something just wasn't sure if it would damage them in any way. Cheers pal Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Posted May 27, 2016 Left them in dieselI'll try this first as it seems to be softer:) Quote
richardc9052 Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Soak in diesel then stick them in the dishwasher if you have one Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Posted May 27, 2016 Soak in diesel then stick them in the dishwasher if you have oneHmmm I'll have to try sneak them in, I'd be killed if I start washing diesely parts in the dishwasher . Got diesel today anyway I'll soak them in it and stick a picture up Quote
richardc9052 Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 My dishwasher gets it all. But only while the missus is out haha And wash the diesel off before you wash them haha Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Posted May 27, 2016 My dishwasher gets it all. But only while the missus is out haha And wash the diesel off before you wash them hahaWas thinking of putting boiling water in a compressor wash gun ? Probably do the same job if I keep at it Quote
Johnboy GT Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Ultrasonic bath if you have access to one?John Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Posted May 27, 2016 Ultrasonic bath if you have access to one?JohnI wouldn't even know what one of them is haha. Soaked them in diesel for 4hrs, boiling water sprayed from the compressor and some degreaser came out like this. Quote
fiddlersport Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Oil based cleaner you need to clean these or local machine should get them well clean for a small fee ? Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Posted May 28, 2016 Oil based cleaner you need to clean these or local machine should get them well clean for a small fee ?There's actually a machine shop close to me, but I think forging is on the cards now just have to save and do it over a year - year and a half or so Quote
aleximport25 Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Where abouts are you dude ? I have a ultrasonic bath but I'd have to do one at a time as it's fairly small Quote
SpikeyJp_68 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Posted May 28, 2016 Where abouts are you dude ? I have a ultrasonic bath but I'd have to do one at a time as it's fairly smallI'm in Ireland mate. Postage would be hefty Quote
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