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Degreaser Recommendations
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Bilt Hambler make some great products as JamesH confirms.
Laverda Dave:
--- Quote from: Orcade-Ian on September 05, 2024, 03:29:39 PM ---Definitely with James on this one, I've been using Surfex HD in the parts washer and also in the ultrasonic tank - excellent stuff. Worth checking out their many other car and bike products but make sure you end up on their site - there are others selling BH products that come up first when googled (cos they're paying!) and are more expensive of course!
I have no connection with the company - other than being very satisfied customer but Pete Hamber and his team are first class.
Ian
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That's a great recommendation for use in the parts washer Ian. I am down to the last refill of safetyclean fluid and I can no longer obtain it since I retired. I tried a water based cleaner and it was 100% useless, it actually turned the parts rusty!
I've used Built Hamber products before (Deox-c being the main one) and they gave always been fantastic and do what they say.
Mike_Berkshire:
Thanks for the great recommendations everyone. That really helps.
From Teds note I assume the pre-paint surface should be prepared with 400 grit to get good paint adhesion (prior to degreasing)?
Mike_Berkshire:
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?
Orcade-Ian:
Hi Mike,
If you have already got rid of the bad stuff, then you might not need to use it neat. There are instructions with the product and on-line but you can always call them to discuss - they are very helpful. I have it about 1:20 in the parts washer - it's even stripped off the insides of the washer tank paint over time.
Ian
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