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Simple green eats parts?

Old 07-19-2009, 02:02 PM
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Default Simple green eats parts?

Check this out.

Makes you wonder what's in that stuff!

http://www.corvette-guru.com/modules...=9084&forum=61
Old 07-19-2009, 02:57 PM
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I use Simple Green for a bunch of cleaning chores on the car, but never for long term soaks. The potential damage to light metals from long term exposure could really be a problem. Be sure to rinse completely if you are using it. Thanks for posting !!
Old 07-19-2009, 03:06 PM
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It was discussed a few years ago on the CF that using the concentrated Simple Green will quickly corrode aluminum if left on for any length of time. But if you dilute it to something like a 3-1 ratio of water to SG, it is a good cleaner. It just has to be rinsed very well.
Old 07-19-2009, 04:18 PM
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Simple Green cannot be used on aircraft on any type due to the citrus acid used as the base procuct. They have a Product only for aircraft-called Exreme Simple Green.
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Isn't there a blue-colored Simple Green for use on Aluminum?
Old 07-19-2009, 05:59 PM
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Awesome! I just sprayed my engine down and hosed it off today with Simple Green.
Old 07-19-2009, 09:57 PM
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great cheeyut fer degreasin ol motosikels n car engines,,but nevar knew itd eat metals as bogars werds say..thanks fer the warnin mayun...
I think this just about sums it up folks.

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