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By Tyrone Thomas - Topeka KS on Sunday, August 07, 2016 - 06:11 pm:Is there a rust/grease cleaning solution a radiator can soak in while building car?
By Royce in Dallas TX on Monday, August 08, 2016 - 07:42 am:Vinegar works well at cleaning radiators. It won't make it new.
By John Zibell, Huntsville, AL on Monday, August 08, 2016 - 08:57 am:Don't leave any cleaning solution in too long. It could cause damage to the radiator.
By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Monday, August 08, 2016 - 09:42 am:Fill it with cheap vinegar. Don't leave it more than a day. As Royce says, clean doesn't mean new. You may still end up with a clean radiator that doesn't work.
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By Les Schubert on Monday, August 08, 2016 - 10:36 am:Tyrone
If you have grease (from say a water pump) the vinegar won't touch it. A good start solvent is needed. Nothing beats lacquer thinner for dissolving most "mystery " substance. Cheap "gun wash" from the paint supply store maybe. Another option is CLR.
I do the vinegar maybe in two stages. One day with fresh vinegar. Empty it. Rinse well. Examine inside with a bright light. If there is still "lime build up" then strain the used vinegar and use it for a second day. It is weaker,so not to agressive. Do the de-greasing first.
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