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?
Arp Studs/bolts And Nuts And Washers. Cleaning?
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nicklouse
, Jun 23 2020 05:15 PM
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 - 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.
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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