Guy,
During my "frame-off restoration, for all the small parts, I used a
stand-mounted parts washer from Harbor Freight. I used standard "cleaning
solvent" bought in 5 gallon cans, from a petroleum jobber. For the large
surfaces, such as the inside of the fenders, underside of the car body, etc.
I discovered that the very best cleaner was "Scrubbing Bubbles" bathroom
cleaner! I know it sounds weird, but I bought it from Costco in 3 can packs.
It was very effective on 40 years worth of grease and road dirt. I spayed it
on thick, let it soak, and then sprayed it on again, scrubbed it with a
brush and rinsed it off with a hose. A second application was required in
the very greasiest areas, sometimes with a touch of the aforementioned
solvent, and then a final spray, soak, and rinse with the bathroom cleaner.
I am a devotee of the stuff, and will use it for that kind of cleaning over
any other method that I have tried. My brother who helped me on the
restoration, couldn't believe it either, but when he did a "light"
restoration on his Spitfire, he used it too!!
Good luck and as always, NFI and YMMV,
Jim Bauder
'58 TR3
Scottsdale, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Guy D. Huggins
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 5:58 AM
To: TR Mailing List
Subject: Cleaning Parts
Looking to fish around a bit and find out how folks here have cleaned
their various parts
of dirt, greasy and grime. What sort of solutions and techniques have
been used with
success?
Peace be with you!
Guy D. Huggins
1965 Triumph TR4A
CTC 63569LO
http://www.genfiniti.com/triumph/
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