Hello. I just purchased a used set of fluidyne rads for my ktm smr, and they have mud stains all over them. I was wondering if it was possible to clean this off, and if so, how? Should I just soak them in hot soapy water, or something chemical? My search only turned up answers on how to flush rads. Thank you for your time.
Cleaning mud off radiators
Started by J-Seekz, Nov 28 2009 04:42 PM
8 replies to this topic
Posted 28 November 2009 - 04:42 PM
Hello. I just purchased a used set of fluidyne rads for my ktm smr, and they have mud stains all over them. I was wondering if it was possible to clean this off, and if so, how? Should I just soak them in hot soapy water, or something chemical? My search only turned up answers on how to flush rads. Thank you for your time.
Posted 28 November 2009 - 05:00 PM
For aluminum I like Spray nine. It is corrosive and removes stains very well. Use a brush on the tanks,flush well with water. Don't touch the fins they are far too delicate.
Posted 28 November 2009 - 05:18 PM
Cool man, I think my woman has some of that for tattooing.
I'll try it out tomorrow. Thanks.
I'll try it out tomorrow. Thanks.
Posted 28 November 2009 - 07:08 PM
Meguiars(sp?) Mag Cleaner(for auto wheels).Might turn it a little darker though.Spray on and let sit for 5-10 min. then just hose it off.
Posted 28 November 2009 - 07:37 PM
MXandy63 said:
Meguiars(sp?) Mag Cleaner(for auto wheels).Might turn it a little darker though.Spray on and let sit for 5-10 min. then just hose it off.
Posted 28 November 2009 - 07:52 PM
Chokey said:
Yep. Wheel cleaner is perfect. It won't hurt the aluminum, but will clean the radiators spotlessly. I've done it to mine plenty of times. I use the Autozone brand cleaner, it foams up inside the fins nicely to remove every spec of dirt trapped inside the fins.
Good idea.....
Never thought of that, I guess that's one more thing to add to my list for meticulous cleaning. Eventually, I'm gonna spend more time cleaning than riding..... :~|
