Pipe cleaning
08-31-2008, 09:46 PM
#32
I have 10+ racing pipes for my two 1/10 scale cars and all my pipes look like new eventhough most are over a yr old. From my experience it has no effect on the aluminum other than cleaning it spotless. I set my crock pot to low and leave the pipes in overnight or at least 12 hrs then remove them and rinse/wipe them off. Afterwards my wife does a pot roast.
Just kidding on that last statement. But kidding aside after the crock pot cools of I put the lid on and store it under my work bench for the next time. Haven't changed the anti-freeze out in over 8 months so it's about due for a new batch.
Regards,
Speyederjedi
Just kidding on that last statement. But kidding aside after the crock pot cools of I put the lid on and store it under my work bench for the next time. Haven't changed the anti-freeze out in over 8 months so it's about due for a new batch.Regards,
Speyederjedi
09-03-2008, 02:02 PM
#38
I use oven cleaner. Spray the pipe, let it sit for 15 mins, and rinse with warm water. Clean every time. 
09-03-2008, 03:45 PM
#39
All I can say is the antifreeze in the crockpot is AMAZING!! I put in 100% original green antifreeze(not diluted) and let the pipes cook on high for 6hrs let it cool and rinse and they look like new.Thanks for the tip.
09-03-2008, 03:47 PM
#40
Keep in mind anti-freeze is for keeping engine coolant from freezing and also for keeping the the cooling system clean and corrosion free. It's designed to do this at warm temps. So, when using it in a crockpot to clean pipes it's cleaning both the ouside and inside of the pipe. I for one have seen the gunk that comes out of the pipes when I use this technique and I'm sure that build up isn't helping the performance of the pipe.
Regards,
Speyederjedi
Regards,
Speyederjedi
09-08-2008, 10:14 PM
#43
Use a bench grinder with wire mesh disc extra fine, clean of the grim, then polish it down with steel polisher, looks like new.
