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Arp Studs/bolts And Nuts And Washers. Cleaning?


Best Answer Spider , 23 June 2020 - 06:01 PM

It's a packaging / anti-rust film that's applied.

 

I do wash it off, usually in the parts washer and then a wipe with paint thinners.

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Posted 23 June 2020 - 05:15 PM

for those who have used them (virgin here) they seem to be covered with some coating giving a slight sticky feel. do then need cleaning before fitting/use?



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Posted 23 June 2020 - 06:01 PM   Best Answer

It's a packaging / anti-rust film that's applied.

 

I do wash it off, usually in the parts washer and then a wipe with paint thinners.



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Posted 23 June 2020 - 06:03 PM

perfect. it is what i was thinking but as they made no mention in their instructions i thought i would check.



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Posted 23 June 2020 - 09:14 PM

I chuck them in the ultrasonic. 20 mins at 50°
Done to perfection.

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Posted 23 June 2020 - 09:34 PM

perfect. it is what i was thinking but as they made no mention in their instructions i thought i would check.

 

I seem to recall it's mentioned n the master catalogue, but yes, it should be in the instructions !



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Posted 23 June 2020 - 09:42 PM

 

perfect. it is what i was thinking but as they made no mention in their instructions i thought i would check.

 

I seem to recall it's mentioned n the master catalogue, but yes, it should be in the instructions !

 

cant remember seeing it in the info. will check again.






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