OT (semi) : Grease Remover

I'd probably start with wd40.

Jim

Carburetor or brake cleaner in the spray cans. Just don't spray any on the paint around the frame.

Gunner

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Freddie asks:

Automatic dishwashing liquid/paste

Kerosene to cut the grease. Then a water-based cleaner to allow you to wash the kerosene off.

I like Gunk engine cleaner or similar products. You mix a little bit with a lot of kerosene (or diesel fuel, etc.) but absolutely no water. Then, when you have cut through the grease, spray with water to dissolve everything.

Pretty cheaply, too.

John Martin

You didn't mention whether the frame is AL or wood. If it's wood, I wouldn't use anything stronger than 409. Metal, denatured alcohol should be fine.

Mineral spirits ("paint thinner"), naphtha, or charcoal lighter will remove the grease. Then wash with Dawn diswashing detergent and warm water.

Then get a spraycan of moly dry film lubricant, Loctite #39895.

I found it at a bearing supply place. This leaves a dry film that doesn't rub off, doesn't attract or hold grit, goesn't get gummy, and is seriously slippery. A patio door that took both hands and some weight to open now slides with one finger.

If anything else doesn't work try something called Xylol or Xylene, it is the basis for most over-the-counter adhesive gum solvents. It smells absolutely terrible, is availble from largely chemical distriubtor, but is also sold in cans by Home Depot. It's wonderfuly stuff, but must be used carefully, since it also disolves rubber and latex gloves.

Kindest regards, Harry C.

On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 09:46:56 -0500, Fred Fowler III scribed:

Wow, you guys are quick!

This is the reason R.C.M is such a great group!

I reckon from the advice, and I have wood frame I will try the Alcoa, dishwater series. In the event I still have crud there, may have to go the Naptha (Goo Gone) route.

Thanks everyone!

Freddie

On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:39:07 -0500, Fred Fowler III scribed:

I meant naphtha & Alcohol