|
11-14-2012, 02:04 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
Posts: 3,455
|
Cleaning with CLR
Starting to winterize around here and thinking about stuffing the 1942 dump in the garage. Before I blow out the water lines I want to powerwash the truck. So, I'm thinking about using that CLR stuff on her first since shes wearing her original paint,then powerwash. Whats the proper procedure to using this stuff?
|
|
|
|
11-15-2012, 11:30 AM
|
#2 |
|
and a few others
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA
Posts: 5,638
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
It doesn't look like you've got an awful lot of surface rust on that truck. But here's a couple threads on the CLR subject....
Just use some luke warm water in a bucket, pour some CLR in like its time to mop the floor (meaning not a whole lot is needed) then use a green scotch brite pad and start scrubbing. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447159 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=clr
__________________
Bill  US Army Vet -193rd InfantryBlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi |
|
|
|
|
11-16-2012, 03:45 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Arlington,Tx
Posts: 103
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
I used clr om my sons 41 truck,we poured it on and scrubbed with a tire brush then hosed it off.worked great
|
|
|
|
|
11-19-2012, 12:38 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
Posts: 3,455
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
Well my results were not as good as others. The trucks paint looks better in pics than in person as alot of areas have a cracked look to them. The CLR did little to help the ol' man out. At least he's in the garage and i can do some work on him. I managed to put 9 miles of driving on the back streets with a giant grin on saturday with it, and it had a very comfortable ride for a 1 1/2 ton. Definately will be registering him in the spring!
|
|
|
|
|
11-19-2012, 02:14 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Maria, Calif.
Posts: 781
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
I use CLR to prep parts for paint. I don't think I'd use as a general wash agent since I'm afraid it would get in areas that wouldn't get flushed out and accelerate rusting that's already there.
For instance, I soaked this transfer case/ transmission adapter overnight to prepare it for a coat of POR-15. Works great when I use it like that.
__________________
1989 K1500 Chev. EC Original owner; some of the aftermarket parts I've installed are Borla headers, Hypertech chip, Edelbrock water pump, and a Stillen rear disc brake conversion kit. 2009 Hummer H3T 3.7L 5M (sold) 1997 K2500 Chev. EC 7.4L/ 4L80E 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 HD R/C |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2012, 06:30 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
Posts: 15,389
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
The CLR not only works on the surface rust but will help in cleaning off the calcium or lime skuz if the truck has been hit with sprinkler water or otherwise had a buildup. My 1-1/2 ton got hit with irrigation water out of the wheel line all summer and it will need a real scrubbing if and when I ever start on it.
__________________
Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. |
|
|
|
|
11-29-2012, 08:30 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
Posts: 1,757
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
I had really good luck with CLR and a Scotchbrite pad. It dull the paint to a matt finish,but I am fine with that.
    
|
|
|
|
|
11-29-2012, 08:51 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
Posts: 3,455
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
Thats what I hoped for mine to look like, but did'nt happen as pics shown. Nice truck and welcome to the forums.
|
|
|
|
|
11-29-2012, 10:50 PM
|
#9 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
Posts: 1,757
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-30-2012, 05:48 PM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Munising , mi
Posts: 144
|
Re: Cleaning with CLR
Ya know what will make that paint shine ? I have heard that automatic tranny fluid wiped on the paint makes it shine like crazy
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
