What would you suggest, to at lease remove most of the caked grease?
Simple Green and Zep Tools Cleaner did not do anything.
Cheers.
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08-19-2025, 10:37 PM #1
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Caked Grease Remover
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08-20-2025, 06:32 AM #2
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Brake cleaner with an old toothbrush. I would go with non-chlorinated brake cleaner.
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08-21-2025, 07:52 AM #3
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Thank you so much for reminding me of the brake cleaner!
Originally Posted by Astro14
I don't know why on earth I did not first try the brake cleaner, which I use very often, every time I work in the car. I got gallons (non-chlorinated of course) and have a pressure sprayer. As soon as I got home yesterday, it was the first thing I tried.
Here are my plans:
- Cheap hard new tooth brush for longer and stronger bristles.
- Look for a narrow head cleaning brush with long enough handle.
- I already have soft metal brush.
- Of course, my compressor. After brushing (cleaning), I spray more brake cleaner and immediately clean it up with the compressor air.
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