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Mamel · 10-31-2018, 07:27 AM

What would be the best way to clean a brass model T radiator ore any old radiator.

FRANK PKNY · 10-31-2018, 01:05 PM

IF YOU CAN SUBMERGE IT , try apple cider vinegar. then wash with soap and water, and polish, any good brass polish.I like to use Never Dull. I found that the cotton they use with the polish seems to cut better than regular polish like Brasso Et.

Mamel · 11-01-2018, 04:00 PM

Sorry I ment to clean the inside

29spcoupe · 11-01-2018, 05:17 PM

Dilute washing soda in water. if it is connected to an engine, let the engine run until it gets good and hot. then drain the washing soda and refill with plain water and let run. You can also use the cheapest vinegar you can buy and do the same thing. If the radiator is not on the car, take it to a radiator man and have it boiled out.

rotorwrench · 11-03-2018, 09:45 AM

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Cleaning the inside without rodding out the tubes will get mixed results. Rodding is done by professional radiator shops since the tanks generally have to be removed for best results.

10-31-2018, 07:27 AM	#1
Mamel Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 52	Way's to clean brass radiator What would be the best way to clean a brass model T radiator ore any old radiator.

10-31-2018, 01:05 PM	#2
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Way's to clean brass radiator IF YOU CAN SUBMERGE IT , try apple cider vinegar. then wash with soap and water, and polish, any good brass polish.I like to use Never Dull. I found that the cotton they use with the polish seems to cut better than regular polish like Brasso Et. __________________ [email protected]

11-01-2018, 04:00 PM	#3
Mamel Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 52	Re: Way's to clean brass radiator Sorry I ment to clean the inside

11-01-2018, 05:17 PM	#4
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 761	Re: Way's to clean brass radiator Dilute washing soda in water. if it is connected to an engine, let the engine run until it gets good and hot. then drain the washing soda and refill with plain water and let run. You can also use the cheapest vinegar you can buy and do the same thing. If the radiator is not on the car, take it to a radiator man and have it boiled out.

11-03-2018, 09:45 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Way's to clean brass radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Cleaning the inside without rodding out the tubes will get mixed results. Rodding is done by professional radiator shops since the tanks generally have to be removed for best results.