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  1. mudgudgeon

    Is it safe to soak my upper intake in Simple Green to remove carbon?

    Simple Green data sheet I found shows pH of 8 ( I didn't search the entire product range, YMMV) which is getting toward caustic/alkaline, and at the upper end of what aluminum will tolerate. IME, cast aluminium is more vulnerable. You can't repair the natural oxide layer. It happens when...
  2. mudgudgeon

    Is it safe to soak my upper intake in Simple Green to remove carbon?

    I've had problems in the past using caustic degreasers causing corrosion on cast aluminium parts. If it's too caustic, a cleaner can strip the natural protective oxide layer off aluminium. Once that happens, corrosion occurs rapidly. Caustic cleaners also contain salts which increases the...
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