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Old 01-28-2020, 09:05 AM   #2
rockfla
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Default Re: Cleaning fasteners

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Originally Posted by russcc View Post
In Vern's recent book on rebuilding the flathead, he said on page 178 that they had the fasteners "professionally cleaned" and Parkerized". I know what Parkerizing is, but what does he mean by "professionally cleaned" ?
Is there some form of Ultra Sonic cleaning method or ? Thank you Fordbarners.
Yes
You can now buy ultra-sonic cleaners. MOST professional platter's use a form of muriatic acid to clean scale, rust etc off the metal before plating/coating metal.
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