Parts Cleaning Guide

BLKTOPTRVL · 05-08-2008, 10:48 PM

I tried an aqueous cleaning solution (Monster Formula07) on a rotor. I liked the idea of using it because it is better for the environment and easier to get rid of when no longer needed.

But the results show that it would take a lot of scrubbing to get the rotor clean in that solution. And since I don't want to sand the rotor (because there are many recesses I won't be able to reach) I decided to place it in a bucket of Gunk Carburetor and Parts Cleaner.

I let it sit for about 7 hours. After the soak, I decided to try to brush some of the varnish and carbon off.

However, just the movement of the brush in the solvent revealed the shiny metal surface of the rotor. It appears that all of the carbon and varnish has dissolved onto the cleaner.

Tomorrow, I will rinse and dry the rotor and take a picture.

05-08-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
BLKTOPTRVL Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 18	I tried an aqueous cleaning solution (Monster Formula07) on a rotor. I liked the idea of using it because it is better for the environment and easier to get rid of when no longer needed. But the results show that it would take a lot of scrubbing to get the rotor clean in that solution. And since I don't want to sand the rotor (because there are many recesses I won't be able to reach) I decided to place it in a bucket of Gunk Carburetor and Parts Cleaner. I let it sit for about 7 hours. After the soak, I decided to try to brush some of the varnish and carbon off. However, just the movement of the brush in the solvent revealed the shiny metal surface of the rotor. It appears that all of the carbon and varnish has dissolved onto the cleaner. Tomorrow, I will rinse and dry the rotor and take a picture. __________________ ...shoot a mother-humpin moose, eight days of the week...