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| Author: | Justin [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Axle cleaning |
I'm planning to thoroughly refurbish and paint my FW axles before installation. What's the best way to clean them up? Obviously I can have them sandblasted, anyone have a rough idea of what that costs or who in the Metro area would do a good job for a reasonable price? Anything else that can be done that would be as effective without spending the money? Finally, anyone have anything they like better than POR-15 for paint? |
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| Author: | Colorado75bronc [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Plenty of degreaser, a scraper, wire brush and hotsy pressure washer works great |
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| Author: | trei75bronco [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Most of the media blast places I have found wont touch a greasy axle... I spray the crap out of it and take it to a car wash. Power wash it and.scrap the crap out of it.. then at home your wife doesn't say. What is that pile of grease doing in the street or lawn :-) makes it easier for sure |
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| Author: | Gunnibronco [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Oven cleaner and a pressure washer. I used Chassis Saver with good results. Degrease, wire brush loose junk off, paint. Done. |
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| Author: | landshark [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
x2 oven cleaner and pressure washer.. i did take the rear 9" into Blastech - after i degreased it - I wanted to make weld it up and leak free and figured stripping it would allow me to make it nice.. and it did. i think it cost $50 just call and ask gary |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Another option for sand blasting is headstone engravers. I had a bumper done by one. Sandblasting places wanted over $100. I think I paid $30. I would also run a broomstick with a rag down the tubes a few times. Chimney sweep?? |
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| Author: | Justin [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Thanks guys, that helps. JD, I may have some hookups with the headstone folks, thanks for the tip. |
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| Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
| Author: | trei75bronco [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Has to be a Pomeranian kitten I think... |
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| Author: | Justin [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
I heard you had to dip the kitten in acetone first. |
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| Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Wow, Justin that's animal cruelty. I use Simple Green. Sorry, there is someone on CB.com that has a signature about pulling a kitten through an axle tube to clean it. I must be the only one who has noticed it. It always makes me laugh. |
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| Author: | Justin [ Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
I guess it did take a bit of a dark turn. Hopefully PETA finds this thread. You should hear the things we say at work. |
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| Author: | trei75bronco [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Not acetone. Muratic acid works great etches too |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
You are putting the cart before the horse here guys...it has to be the neighbors cat. |
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| Author: | Dirtheadz [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
X3 - Oven cleaner and a pressure washer. |
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| Author: | Gunnibronco [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
| Author: | Justin [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Axle cleaning |
Sounds like oven cleaner is the clear winner. Seems like it would be easier to dip the cat than spray it, though. |
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