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My machines are NASTY! - Joe DeSouza - 03-17-2014
Hey guys, I'm in the mood to clean up my cimex and Orbot/Sprayborg...after a while they accumulate stuff from encapping (especially the orbot as it drips a little)...my assumption is its dried up polymer from encap juice...I've tried windex, and a 3ph acid cleaner figuring it will remove alkaline build-up, but no luck...
Any advice?
RE: My machines are NASTY! - encapman - 03-17-2014
Time to buy a new machine.
Just kidding.
You could try letting a little bit of CTI PowerGel sit on there for a spell. That should loosen it up.
RE: My machines are NASTY! - Dave Lyall - 03-17-2014
Try using a little undiluted ammonia......or even wd-40 works well
RE: My machines are NASTY! - Joe DeSouza - 03-18-2014
Hey guys, I tried denatured alcohol, figuring that since releasit has alcohol in it, it would put the polymer residue into suspension, and it did a pretty good job! The spots of residue came up with a little rubbing action with a cloth soaked with alcohol...
RE: My machines are NASTY! - encaprodney - 03-18-2014
You can use a Fiberplus or Fiberplus Max scrubbing pad to scrub the products listed above.
When it is really stubborn and there is corrosion and or rust involved and the chemicals don't work I sometimes get steel wool or fine sandpaper and then touch up with a fresh coat of matched spray paint.
or...
Buy a new machine?
RE: My machines are NASTY! - lee@deepclean.us.com - 03-18-2014
I have had success with the non-scratch blue 3M pads. Make sure you wet them before using.
My machines are NASTY! - Anthony Hernandez - 03-18-2014
It'll last what a whole minute cleaned ? Lol
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RE: My machines are NASTY! - Hoss - 03-19-2014
I use Turtlewax and I agree about the WD40 too. WD40 is good for just about everything - making the quick connectors quick and making slick surfaces slick.
RE: My machines are NASTY! - rlord - 03-19-2014
X3 on wd40. I encaped a bunch of comercial chair backs and some got dried on the vinyl and I tried everything mentioned above nothing worked until wd40
RE: My machines are NASTY! - ChickaEladio - 03-20-2014
Ammonia works for me everytime like a charm.
RE: My machines are NASTY! - galenkpreston - 03-24-2014
I think a mix of alcohol and ammonia would help you to remove the stain.