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Canton_Model_A's · 09-20-2022, 01:40 PM

Hi all, New here, and a new Model A Owner.

Just a dumb question, can you use like 'Gunk' Carb/Choke cleaner to degrease parts. say the front end (spindle, control arms etc....)

Thanks!

Dave

51504bat · 09-20-2022, 02:06 PM

I'd use brake cleaner if you want a spray to clean greasy parts. JMO

kurt v · 09-20-2022, 02:24 PM

power washer and simple green

amclass · 09-20-2022, 03:03 PM

Carb./Brake cleaner is very aggressive and can damage the paint. I use regular paint thinner (not lacquer thinner) and a paint brush. It's way less aggressive and does the job. Old cars need some time. I only use a pressure washer or aggressive cleaning agents for extremely stubborn dirt.

nkaminar · 09-20-2022, 03:14 PM

Run it through the dishwasher when you wife is not home.

Flathead · 09-20-2022, 07:27 PM

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If no one's watching you can use the carb. cleaner but don't get it on paint that you are fond of. Brake cleaner works too but not as well, the environmentally friendly one is not as effective as the original.

Brentwood Bob · 09-20-2022, 08:18 PM

degreaser, then lacquer thinner, or kerosene.
Never gasoline, or diesel. Then simple green.

1crosscut · 09-20-2022, 08:26 PM

Simple Green full strength. Spray on and let soak but don't let dry.
Apply again and start scrubbing with stiff nylon scrub brushes.
Power wash off.

Grab your grease gun and grease things up after power washing to push any water out.

Canton_Model_A's · 09-21-2022, 07:21 AM

this would be for my front spindles after I take off my backing plate and yank out the kingpin. I figured Carb cleaner would work to clean it good, but guess get a 5 gallon bucket and a gallon of Simple Green and go to work. Appreciate all the help here, new Model A owner and my baby needs a lot of love (Brakes on all 4 corners)

D

Big hammer · 09-21-2022, 04:07 PM

I don’t use WD-40 for a lubricant, BUT it works as a solvent! buy it in a gallon can

09-20-2022, 01:40 PM	#1
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 118	Carb/Choke Cleaner Hi all, New here, and a new Model A Owner. Just a dumb question, can you use like 'Gunk' Carb/Choke cleaner to degrease parts. say the front end (spindle, control arms etc....) Thanks! Dave

09-20-2022, 02:24 PM	#3
kurt v Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: summerton, sc Posts: 353	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner power washer and simple green

09-20-2022, 03:03 PM	#4
amclass Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 58	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner Carb./Brake cleaner is very aggressive and can damage the paint. I use regular paint thinner (not lacquer thinner) and a paint brush. It's way less aggressive and does the job. Old cars need some time. I only use a pressure washer or aggressive cleaning agents for extremely stubborn dirt. Last edited by amclass; 09-20-2022 at 06:43 PM.

09-20-2022, 03:14 PM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner Run it through the dishwasher when you wife is not home. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-20-2022, 07:27 PM	#6
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,499	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If no one's watching you can use the carb. cleaner but don't get it on paint that you are fond of. Brake cleaner works too but not as well, the environmentally friendly one is not as effective as the original.

09-20-2022, 08:18 PM	#7
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,246	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner degreaser, then lacquer thinner, or kerosene. Never gasoline, or diesel. Then simple green.

09-20-2022, 08:26 PM	#8
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner Simple Green full strength. Spray on and let soak but don't let dry. Apply again and start scrubbing with stiff nylon scrub brushes. Power wash off. Grab your grease gun and grease things up after power washing to push any water out. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

09-21-2022, 07:21 AM	#9
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 118	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner this would be for my front spindles after I take off my backing plate and yank out the kingpin. I figured Carb cleaner would work to clean it good, but guess get a 5 gallon bucket and a gallon of Simple Green and go to work. Appreciate all the help here, new Model A owner and my baby needs a lot of love (Brakes on all 4 corners) D

09-21-2022, 04:07 PM	#10
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Carb/Choke Cleaner I don’t use WD-40 for a lubricant, BUT it works as a solvent! buy it in a gallon can __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done