Cleaning the suspension

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Rick Wall
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Cleaning the suspension

#1 Post by Rick Wall »

What would be an effective cleaning solvent/degreaser to remove years of grease/oil from suspension parts, but still leave a paintable surface afterwards?

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Dan Kalinski
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Re: Cleaning the suspension

#2 Post by Dan Kalinski »

1. Pressure wash

2. Scrape off all the junk

3. Lacquer Thinner with Scotch Bright pad

4. Final rinse with Lacquer Thinner and clean shop rag

5. Mask off as needed

6. Prime-Paint.

Figure yours is as nasty as mine was:

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Today with about 1300 miles:

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Rick Wall
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Re: Cleaning the suspension

#3 Post by Rick Wall »

thanks Dan, I appreciate your reply, photos and suggestions. I will give it try. Rick

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