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Topic: Cleaning questions

Posted By: kschab92
Subject: Cleaning questions
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 11:01am

I pulled the axle out of my wc last night and it is just covered with sludge on the inside. What is a good way to clean this out? My thought was to drain the differential and flush some mineral spirits through the ends of the axle housing a few times. Any other ideas?

Also when I prepare to paint, there is quite a bit of grease that wont come off with the pressure washer. If I scrub what I can off and sandblast, will the sand take off the oil or will it push it into the metal?

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Posted By: BennyLumpkin
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 11:54am

I use kerosene.....mine was sludged when I drained it too. When you prep for paint, wash with either oven cleaner, or comet....neither will affect paint. I always wipe with laquar thinner too.

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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 12:08pm

Electrolysis works if you have a little time. It will remove old paint and rust also.
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm
Some say,"I don't have a container big enough" Just dig a hole in the ground or build a wooden box and line with plastic. Lots of old lawn mower blades help:)

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