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Originally Posted by Dodge
I have used Glyptol and Arevoe when requested with great results. The Arevoe is way cheaper and very easy to use. Once it kicks it gives a great finish. On race motors that
are torn down regularly they are way easier to clean with just a quick run thru the wash tank.
Brent seems to use some form of the stuff and I'm sure we'll have his 2 cents along here at some point.
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My only 2 cents on this is, yes I think any sealer will fail if the metal is not clean. Maybe this is why some feel it will fail?
I do use Glyptol, and my engines are pre-soaked and agitated in 200° Caustic to soften the sludge, -then thermally heated to 375° which turns remaining oils into ash, followed by media cleaning in a Rotoblaster. Afterwards a thorough jet washing. At this point, all organic materials are gone and the metal surface is 'new-metal clean' including porous areas. I even use stainless steel shot in my Rotoblaster, so it abrades the surface which allows the epoxy to stick even better. I'm sure there are other successful ways of cleaning too.