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 Post subject: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:15 pm 
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When I was young we had Paul Revere cookwareImage that came with copper bottoms. We use to clean them by spreading ketchup on them and the natural acid would make them look really nice.

well I was thinking that that would be a good idea to clean up a fuse block since all the aftermarket blocks are junk. here is how it came out.
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the Ketchup
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the dirty part
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it even worked on the headlight terminal
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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:16 pm 
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I didnt scrub them at all just let the ketchup sit on it for about an hour. Then rinsed with warm water.

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:41 pm 
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Ketchup has vinegar in it, chemistry is fun :dance:

I showed the vid of the heater boxes in muriatic acid to my chemistry professor... got an A :D

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:07 pm 
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Fries or tots?

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:21 pm 
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supaninja wrote:
Ketchup has vinegar in it, chemistry is fun :dance:


straight vinegar wont work. I think it is the Ascorbic acid that is found naturally in tomatoes. They even sell it as a metal stain remover.


Ascorbic acid efficiently removes rust and metallic stains from fiberglass pools and spas. Must be used with Metal Free to prevent the recurrence of stains.
http://www.lesliespool.com/Home/Pool-Ch ... 14101.html

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:24 pm 
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I did notice the copper or brass parts on my throttle bodies looked brand new after soaking for a day in a can of Berrymins carb dip.

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
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supaninja wrote:
I did notice the copper or brass parts on my throttle bodies looked brand new after soaking for a day in a can of Berrymins carb dip.



What kind of acid is in Berrymins?

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:28 pm 
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I don't know but it's safe on aluminum.

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:35 pm 
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Found it online

Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) 75-09-2 55-65
Cresols Mixture 10-15
Mixed Xylenes 1330-20-7 20-30
Sodium Bichromate 10588-01-9 <4
Ethyl Benzene

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 Post subject: Re: Cleaning fuse block terminals
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I used to make a paste with Ketchup, flour, and salt to clean my copper. Bar Keepers Friend is what the pros like to use. Great for damn near everything. It has Boric Acid. It will dry your skin really fast, so use gloves.

Looks good E, but Hunt's tastes like shit....Heinz is the way to go. But what the fuck do you know, yer frum the kuntry....I bet you own Miracle Whip too :hillbilly:

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