Cleaning Carbies

Birko · tinkerer Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Posts: 180

hi,
im rebuilding a 32/36 weber a was wondering how to clean it up so i can paint it. Should i take it to the carby place and get it acid dipped? ive tried using petrol on it but i cant clean up things where i cant get a brush into. any suggestions?

Soop · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 May 2002 Posts: 748

You could acid dip it yourself with some mild hydrochloric acid then scrub it down with petrol and small wire brush/after sand paper after.

The hydrochloric does a pretty good job. My dad used to use it to clean his golf clubs, just burns all the shit right off.

TG 1985 · backyard mechanic Joined: 08 Jan 2002 Posts: 550

dude, cam i buy this shit in bunnings or hardware places or sumfin, used it in chem, but the teacher prolly won't giv me any?

Soop · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 May 2002 Posts: 748

Pool shops will have it for sure but also bunnings and stuff. Pretty easy to come by.

Its diluted so its not that powerful, but will still clean stuff though.

ByteMe22 · backyard mechanic Joined: 28 Dec 2001 Posts: 591

yeah..you can buy it from any hardware store....its use for cleaning motar off bricks......also try put some in a bottle put little balls of silver foil in it put the lid on it and throw it away...hehehe

Birko · tinkerer Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Posts: 180

What strength would i use? and do it matter if its sulfuric or HCl?