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Degreaser Recommendations
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Mike_Berkshire on September 06, 2024, 12:40:21 PM ---I have ordered some of the Surfex-HD. For the casings I assume that after stripping/Dremmeling and removing the swarf, filings and general gunk that I use neat on the aluminium and then wash off with water, allow to dry and then paint; is that the right sequence?
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Even if you are not in a hard water area I would not want any residue from when the water dries off. I would always use Thinners or Brake Cleaner for the last rinse.
JamesH:
I'd definitely dilute and then build up the strength of the mix if you feel the need to. It goes a long way. I use at 20:1 initially for general degreasing tasks also.
--- Quote from: Mike_Berkshire on September 06, 2024, 12:40:21 PM ---I have ordered some of the Surfex-HD. For the casings I assume that after stripping/Dremmeling and removing the swarf, filings and general gunk that I use neat on the aluminium and then wash off with water, allow to dry and then paint; is that the right sequence?
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Mike_Berkshire:
Thanks all. I will start @20:1 and just before I start to paint will wipe down with brake cleaner and a new lint-free cloth. I'll probably use a few of the microfibre cloths that come in a multi-pack from Halfords for a couple of quid. Still a lot of Dremelling to go yet.
Murf:
Well I was only casually reading this but yet again it turns out to be more really helpful info, thanks.
I think I am going to give the Surfex-H D a go, I am always looking for something that does actually clean things rather than just say it does. I might order some of the car ally wheel cleaner as well and see if that works.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Murf on September 07, 2024, 10:47:55 AM ---Well I was only casually reading this but yet again it turns out to be more really helpful info, thanks.
I think I am going to give the Surfex-H D a go, I am always looking for something that does actually clean things rather than just say it does. I might order some of the car ally wheel cleaner as well and see if that works.
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If you ever use 'Wonder Wheels' on car alloys it's brilliant - however a word of caution Mercedes will not replace corroded wheels under warrant if you have used such aggresive cleaners. Back in the 1970's MB top of the range alloy wheels were anodised. Theses days they all mostly paint & lacquered with only a few exceptions.
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