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Old 11-19-2020, 04:04 PM   #1
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Default External green radiator corrosion

I have a green corrosion-like substance starting to appear on the OUTSIDE of my brass/copper radiator. Someone suggested this is a result of the manufacturing process chemicals and oxidation. What is this and what's the best way to clean this off,...vinegar, simple green, paint over it?
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Old 11-19-2020, 04:42 PM   #2
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Default Re: External green radiator corrosion

very minor leak, evaporating before you see it?
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Old 11-19-2020, 06:06 PM   #3
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Oxidation. I sort of agree with Alan if it is in a car. I have a NOS core that is almost completely covered with greenish/gray oxidation. Spray it with vinegar and see what happens.
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