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Tim Ayers 05-25-2024 07:04 AM

Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?
 

I have some NOS 21A radiator hoses that I would like to use. They are dirty from lying around all these years. I tried using Dawn dish soap to clean them up, but it doesn't seem to work.

Anyone have any tips/products that they've used to get radiator hoses black again?

Kube 05-25-2024 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers (Post 2313510)
I have some NOS 21A radiator hoses that I would like to use. They are dirty from lying around all these years. I tried using Dawn dish soap to clean them up, but it doesn't seem to work.

Anyone have any tips/products that they've used to get radiator hoses black again?

Lacquer thinner & scrubby pad.

Tim Ayers 05-25-2024 09:08 AM

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Thank you! Worked great, Kube.

Lanny 05-25-2024 11:34 PM

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Tim, get a tube of Lanolin Cream, Walmart has it. It will help
keep rubber pliable and looking good...;)



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V8 Bob 05-26-2024 07:59 AM

Re: Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?
 

I had very good results cleaning/restoring my Drake '40 running board rubber that had collected dust for over 30 years with Simple Green. They came out looking like new.

Tim Ayers 05-26-2024 08:19 AM

Re: Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?
 

Thanks, all. Will check out all the suggestions.

cmbrucew 05-26-2024 09:34 AM

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Used brake fluid for running boards.


Bruce

sshep 05-26-2024 10:16 AM

Re: Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?
 

I used Yuengling Lager. After I drank a dozen or so of them, my old hoses looked great. I didn't even have to touch them. An old friend of mine introduced me this trick years ago. Works on anything, give it try.

Tim Ayers 05-26-2024 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sshep (Post 2313734)
I used Yuengling Lager. After I drank a dozen or so of them, my old hoses looked great. I didn't even have to touch them. An old friend of mine introduced me this trick years ago. Works on anything, give it try.

Ah, yes. A little Vitamin Y always does the body good.

47topless 05-26-2024 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sshep (Post 2313734)
I used Yuengling Lager. After I drank a dozen or so of them, my old hoses looked great. I didn't even have to touch them. An old friend of mine introduced me this trick years ago. Works on anything, give it try.

Too Funny!!!
In my formative years, this technique used to work well on womens.:)

itslow 05-26-2024 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbrucew (Post 2313724)
Used brake fluid for running boards.

Way to close for brake fluid to be to painted surfaces for my comfort level.

1952henry 05-26-2024 09:24 PM

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As mentioned, lanolin, and another altenative, castor oil, after cleaning. No reproductions exist for F2-3 rear axle bump stops, so I made some. After shaping and smoothing, I gave these a rub down with castor oil. Not perfect, but presentable. Picture is deceptive, side by side, the “made” stops match the originals. Wasn’t able to duplicate part number on mounting surface.

petehoovie 05-26-2024 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952henry (Post 2313855)
As mentioned, lanolin, and another altenative, castor oil, after cleaning. No reproductions exist for F2-3 rear axle bump stops, so I made some. After shaping and smoothing, I gave these a rub down with castor oil. Not perfect, but presentable. Picture is deceptive, side by side, the “made” stops match the originals. Wasn’t able to duplicate part number on mounting surface.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1716776887

69a 05-27-2024 01:59 AM

Re: Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?
 

Sugar Soap. Good for tires too.

Gary Tosel 06-02-2024 01:15 PM

Re: Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?
 

I have used Wesley's Whitewall cleaner for my running boards and my Blackwall tires as well and it cleans well and the rubber looks like new. It probably would work on radiator hoses as well.

deuce_roadster 06-02-2024 01:40 PM

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Lots of products listed here. I always use Urethane or Enamel Reducer for cleaning rubber. I have found it cleans it without leaving any "residue", just clean rubber.

miniceptor86 06-02-2024 03:45 PM

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Even the ladies.

miniceptor86 06-02-2024 03:47 PM

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I have used McGuires tire and wheel cleaner on tires and running boards. Leaves a very black and no sheen surface.

Yoyodyne 06-02-2024 10:25 PM

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Awesome from the Dollar Tree and a scrub brush, finish with a pressure washer if you have it. Laquer thinner, paint thinner, mineral spirits, Prep-sol all seem to work well also.

Lanny 06-02-2024 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoyodyne (Post 2315361)
Awesome from the Dollar Tree and a scrub brush, finish with a pressure washer if you have it. Laquer thinner, paint thinner, mineral spirits, Prep-sol all seem to work well also.

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I did a search on what Lacquer thinner does to rubber !!!


What does lacquer thinner do to rubber?
Due to its solvent properties, paint thinner can cause rubber materials to swell
and degrade. This can lead to cracking and decreased flexibility, ultimately
leading to failure.





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