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chevythunder33 · 03-09-2006, 06:59 PM

Hello guys would like to get a few ideas on getting all the old mudd built up on the frame off ?

8bolt · 03-09-2006, 07:07 PM

power washer

Fred T · 03-09-2006, 07:30 PM

Presoak with detergent & water mix for a few days before starting.
Power washer.

Hammer & chisel if the power washer won't cut it.

If all else fails, two sticks of dynamite, one under the front of the cab, one under the center of the bed.

This will leave the hard mud laying in the drive, probably in 2 or 3 pieces. But the truck and frame will be blown clean (clean into the next county)

rtsmith · 03-09-2006, 08:02 PM

Use lots of elbow grease your gonna do alot of scraping after the power wash. Just did that about a month ago.

rodnok1 · 03-09-2006, 08:55 PM

I try and scrape the big stuff off before soaking/power washing.

1BAD64 · 03-09-2006, 11:39 PM

see if you have a co-op at your local high school, they might blast it for you.the high school in my town willblast and prime mine for $40.you get a clean frame and the kids get some practice.

bpmcgee · 03-09-2006, 11:51 PM

I used about 10 cans of degreaser and a high-power powerwasher. Then I used a chisel for the parts that were REALLY tough.

Look on the bright side -- all that grease usually keeps the rust off of the frame!

Brian

Tx Firefighter · 03-11-2006, 09:01 PM

I always use Gunk Engine Brite at the local car wash on the way home. Then I use a twisted wire cup brush on a 4 inch grinder. It will be clean shiny bare metal in short order.

Get this type, the knotted wire one.

Not this type, they wear out much too fast.

You can get one at any Lowes or Home Depot for just about 15 bucks. I typically get at least 6 months of hard use out of one.

Geezer · 03-11-2006, 09:23 PM

Sand blast it! That get's it really clean.

03-09-2006, 06:59 PM	#1
chevythunder33 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bogalusa Louisiana Posts: 146	cleaning frame Hello guys would like to get a few ideas on getting all the old mudd built up on the frame off ?

03-09-2006, 07:07 PM	#2
8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	Re: cleaning frame power washer

03-09-2006, 07:30 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: cleaning frame Presoak with detergent & water mix for a few days before starting. Power washer. Hammer & chisel if the power washer won't cut it. If all else fails, two sticks of dynamite, one under the front of the cab, one under the center of the bed. This will leave the hard mud laying in the drive, probably in 2 or 3 pieces. But the truck and frame will be blown clean (clean into the next county) __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-09-2006, 08:02 PM	#4
rtsmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: york pa. Posts: 46	Re: cleaning frame Use lots of elbow grease your gonna do alot of scraping after the power wash. Just did that about a month ago.

03-09-2006, 08:55 PM	#5
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	Re: cleaning frame I try and scrape the big stuff off before soaking/power washing. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

03-09-2006, 11:39 PM	#6
1BAD64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 232	Re: cleaning frame see if you have a co-op at your local high school, they might blast it for you.the high school in my town willblast and prime mine for $40.you get a clean frame and the kids get some practice.

03-09-2006, 11:51 PM	#7
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: cleaning frame I used about 10 cans of degreaser and a high-power powerwasher. Then I used a chisel for the parts that were REALLY tough. Look on the bright side -- all that grease usually keeps the rust off of the frame! Brian

03-11-2006, 09:01 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: cleaning frame I always use Gunk Engine Brite at the local car wash on the way home. Then I use a twisted wire cup brush on a 4 inch grinder. It will be clean shiny bare metal in short order. Get this type, the knotted wire one. Not this type, they wear out much too fast. You can get one at any Lowes or Home Depot for just about 15 bucks. I typically get at least 6 months of hard use out of one. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-11-2006, 09:23 PM	#9
Geezer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Branch Texas Posts: 177	Re: cleaning frame Sand blast it! That get's it really clean. __________________ If you can't drive it park it! If you can't park it milk it!



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