Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / February 2004

Funny you should ask.....
I had an old exhaust header that was all gunked up with burnt-on crap.
I wanted to clean it up, to use with one of my boat's tuned pipes.
After several futile attempts with the wire-brush attachment on my Dremel... I
threw it in an old glass jar with some "Easy-Off" (spray-on) Oven Cleaner.
Not only did it remove all the gunk, all the purple anodizing came off as well.
Actually, the anodizing disolved off the pipe right before my eyes, the gunk
took a little longer. ;-)
In about 10 minutes, all that was left was a nice smooth aluminum finish. No
pits, or discoloring at all.
DISCLAIMER...........
Caution, this is some really nasty stuff.
Use only in a WELL ventilated area, the fumes were really bad when the stuff
was working. Avoid breathing any of the fumes.
The smell should give you a clue right away.    :-(~                          
       
Rinse the container, and the part  thoroughly before handling.  
(I threw the jar away afterwards)
Of course avoid any contact with skin, eyes, plastic, etc.
If you are a young person, ask for some adult help.
I would not want anyone to get hurt.