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#1 Gcornwall

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Posted 09 April 2016 - 05:53 PM

So my front subframe is off.... I don't really want to have have to take it all apart, will probably cost more money and time. 

 

So the idea was steam cleaning it, its covered in grease and wax oil which is extremely stubborn to get off. I have already degreased it with Gunk but that didn't do much. 

 

Any other ideas? anyone actually tired this?

 

Thanks all ! 



#2 Fast Ivan

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Posted 09 April 2016 - 06:04 PM

bite the bullet and strip it

take it to someone local for cleaning, blast and paint/powder coat

rebuild all your suspension parts as needed

 

you know it makes sense :)



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Posted 09 April 2016 - 06:11 PM

Strip it, Dip it, Coat it, Protect it, Rebuild it.

You'll be thankful when in 5 years time it still looks good!



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Posted 09 April 2016 - 07:04 PM

ah I know that makes sense, but having to buy the compression tool and spend all that money... I'm not sure. its in great condition.



#5 MIGLIACARS

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Posted 09 April 2016 - 07:11 PM

steam clean it all the ******* will come straight off

not  jet wash    steam clean



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Posted 09 April 2016 - 07:14 PM

Do you want all that protection washed off ?



#7 petey81

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Posted 09 April 2016 - 07:15 PM

Dont worry about rust as all that oil protects it 😀




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