Parts wash?

TreeSemdyZee · 04-10-2017, 06:55 PM

What do you all use to clean parts?
Specifically, I've got a set of brake calipers and related parts that I want to clean up before I sell.

Curtis_J · 04-10-2017, 07:01 PM

I've always used non chlorinated brake cleaner and a couple of different brushes for calipers. I've also heard that people to mineral spirits with good results. The one thing I'd say not to use is solvents like you'd have in a parts washer, the seals don't like it much.

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TreeSemdyZee · 04-10-2017, 07:03 PM

I saw a microbial cleaner on "Car Fix", but I can't remember the name if it.

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God-Speed · 04-10-2017, 07:10 PM

Don't know if this will help or not, but when I raced Motocross, I always used contact clean to clean all the engine and carb internals.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-10-2017, 07:41 PM

Oh. And the seals aren't a huge deal because I bought a rebuild kit to sell with them.

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SouthArk370Z · 04-10-2017, 09:35 PM

Soap, water, and stiff brush for everyday dirt and grime. Contact cleaner (or other no-residue cleaner) for the stuck on stuff.

B&W_Evader · 04-11-2017, 09:20 AM

Old tooth brush works good for the brush. Spray down with brake cleaner or just liquid dishwasher detergent.

kenchan · 04-11-2017, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

What do you all use to clean parts?
Specifically, I've got a set of brake calipers and related parts that I want to clean up before I sell.

Brake cleaner or electronic contact cleaner or MAF cleaner or RC car motor spray.

Brake cleaner stinks after cleaning so I only use it for brakes or cleaning after oil change , etc

Canolinumber1 · 04-11-2017, 12:30 PM

For brake calipers you can just use adams wheel cleaner or iron x from carpro. It breaks down the iron in the break dust and requires little scrubbing. A bottle is about 17 bucks.

Louie cat · 04-11-2017, 01:04 PM

Low cycle cold water in the washing machine. No fabric softener needed.

JTM88 · 04-11-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Soap, water, and stiff brush for everyday dirt and grime. Contact cleaner (or other no-residue cleaner) for the stuck on stuff.

When I was cleaning up my Akebonos before I upgraded this is what I used. I tried brake cleaner first but it was using too much. Dawn, warn water and a brush, then finished it off with brake cleaner.

DeliriousClam · 04-11-2017, 04:39 PM

There's a wheel cleaner I used on mine that gave SPECTACULAR results

https://smile.amazon.com/Sonax-23020...cm_wl_huc_item

TreeSemdyZee · 04-11-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Louie cat

Low cycle cold water in the washing machine. No fabric softener needed.

Tumble dry or hang on the line?

Curtis_J · 04-11-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Tumble dry or hang on the line?

I'd say lay flat. Delicates, see...

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kenchan · 04-11-2017, 06:43 PM

Simple green is also good.. not for ur pansy laundry, for ur brake cleaning.

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Curtis_J Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: St. John's, NL CANADA Posts: 153 Drives: '17 370z Base Rep Power: 22	I've always used non chlorinated brake cleaner and a couple of different brushes for calipers. I've also heard that people to mineral spirits with good results. The one thing I'd say not to use is solvents like you'd have in a parts washer, the seals don't like it much. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk TreeSemdyZee likes this.

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I saw a microbial cleaner on "Car Fix", but I can't remember the name if it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

04-10-2017, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Oh. And the seals aren't a huge deal because I bought a rebuild kit to sell with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Soap, water, and stiff brush for everyday dirt and grime. Contact cleaner (or other no-residue cleaner) for the stuck on stuff. onzedge and God-Speed like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,353 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684376	Don't know if this will help or not, but when I raced Motocross, I always used contact clean to clean all the engine and carb internals.

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B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	Old tooth brush works good for the brush. Spray down with brake cleaner or just liquid dishwasher detergent. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

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Canolinumber1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 144 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB 6M Rep Power: 9	For brake calipers you can just use adams wheel cleaner or iron x from carpro. It breaks down the iron in the break dust and requires little scrubbing. A bottle is about 17 bucks.

04-11-2017, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	Low cycle cold water in the washing machine. No fabric softener needed. TreeSemdyZee and onzedge like this.

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DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 30 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54271	There's a wheel cleaner I used on mine that gave SPECTACULAR results https://smile.amazon.com/Sonax-23020...cm_wl_huc_item __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Simple green is also good.. not for ur pansy laundry, for ur brake cleaning. Louie cat likes this.

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