Cleaning new heads.

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Cleaning new heads.

Post by ruckman101 » Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:01 pm

I tried my degreaser, and it didn't put a dent in the greasy/waxy kinda orange goo they seem to have been dipped in for a protective film. What has worked for folks? Does it burn off?


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Post by asiab3 » Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:11 pm

New from where? GumOut has worked for me on new VW of Germany parts that have that "cryolene" (?) wax protectant. Or is it cosmolene?

Some have used denatured alcohol on newly machined parts to remove coatings, lubricants, and swarf.

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Post by cegammel » Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:49 am

Carb or brake cleaner are my go to for the bottom layer...after scraping the thicker goo with a pointy piece of wood.

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