Removing milky grease from around outboard
Submitted by Eliasd on Thu, 2014-07-03 18:02
Hi, I have a milky colour grease on all the little arms and joints and on carby on my outboard, what would be the best way to remove it so I can grease them up with new, and something that's not going to discolour the alloy also what can I spray over the block to protect it. Thanks
scano
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To remove the grease build up
Use some regular brake cleaner that you can buy in aerosol cans at any major automotive chain.
for future protection or lubrication I would suggest a product called lanix which is a lanolin based lubricant. Again available at any major automotive store
Eliasd
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Ok great, so the brake
Ok great, so the brake cleaner wont damage or discolor anything, what if it gets on the paint of the motor. Thanks
scano
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Should be fine
I have used it on a variety of painted surfaces and haven't had any issues as yet. If you are worried about it then double check the label on the product first.
brake cleaner evaporates as well so once it has broken down the greasy substance it should evaporate to leave a nice clean surface.
scano
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Also
If you are concerned about paintwork damage
maybe try a very small amount first on a painted area to ensure there is no reaction
Eliasd
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Thanks heaps been very
Thanks heaps been very helpful
Eliasd
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Sorry before I forget after
Sorry before I forget after its been sprayed and Brocken down can I wash it with a pressure cleaner? Then do I spray the lubrication after its all dried up. Thanks
quadfisher
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High on codral?
Sorry , got a shocker of a flu atm , was squinting thru bloodshot eyes , thought you posted how to
get rid of milky geese from around outboard!
Im thinking , just shoo them away!
off to die now.
quadfisher
Eliasd
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Bahahaha
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