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03-09-2007, 06:23 PM
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cleaning SSIs
OK>> received my new[to me] SSI's this afternoon...... overall very pleased > as they look to be in nice shape> no real dentage.. however comma, they have some baked on crud on them
Suggestions on the cleaning of SSIs... not that I'm a concours fanatic... but my engine doeesn't leak.. and I'd like to put these babys on clean.. Nylon brush ? "simple Green >[where do you get it??>> lots of elbow grease??? After all >> they are "garage art".... [I showed them to the spousal unit..... and she says.....whaaaaaa?? kgl
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03-09-2007, 06:56 PM
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Simple Green worked when I cleaned my motor. Although all the gunk came back, (see post about oil leaks). I think you can get it from Wally World and such. I know it used to be in both the car section and the cleaning section of Wally World. I've never seen it in a grocery store. Maybe Sam's or Costco, I don't shop at either one but know people that love them.
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03-09-2007, 06:57 PM
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Nylon brush or maybe some steel wool. They are stainless right? The steel wool will just polish them. Fine steel wool, not too rough. The rough stuff will leave scratches.
O and a 911 motor that doesn't leak? O someday...
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Ryan 1976 911S Targa 3.2 swap
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03-09-2007, 06:57 PM
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Simple green works well, but is a little anemic. For baked/caked on crud, Castrol Super Clean (any local auto parts supplier) works awesome. Spray, let sit and literally sponge/rinse off. If you're nuts-o, Wenol to buff to a mirror finish
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#5
03-09-2007, 08:03 PM
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Oven cleaner should work on SS. Don't use it on or near aluminum. As will a propane torch and wire brush.
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03-09-2007, 09:20 PM
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looks like cleaning evolution scheduled for tommmrow
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Kim Langley 1980 911SC [Euro spec] 1997 Mercedes C230 1973 BMW 2002Tii 1999 BMW M3 [son- Nick] 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650 [son-Ryan]
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03-09-2007, 11:14 PM
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You can get Simple Green at K-mart too. Also do not use greased lightening, it says on the bottle do not use on alloy, zinc, magnesium and another one. I'd be afraid it might eat apart some of the fastners or washers.
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Ryan 1976 911S Targa 3.2 swap
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03-10-2007, 10:36 PM
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Before:
and after >> Easy Off Oven cleaner and steel wool....
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Kim Langley 1980 911SC [Euro spec] 1997 Mercedes C230 1973 BMW 2002Tii 1999 BMW M3 [son- Nick] 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650 [son-Ryan]
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#10
03-11-2007, 11:27 AM
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Good job Dude! How long did it take, and did you do it in the garage
 or driveway? When do they go on?
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David I hope to arrive to my death, late, in love, and a little drunk! Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand... Homer Simpson "That's what's keeping me out of F1.... Too much mental maturity...." N0tt0n Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. CHAOS, PANIC, AND DISORDER my work here is done... Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending
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